August 24, 2024Can Flexible Plastic Packaging Be Recycled?The TotalRecycle MRF in Pennsylvania led a groundbreaking project that effectively sorted and repurposed flexible plastic packaging (FPP) into marketable materials. Read more
August 22, 2024How to Break Down Polymers Using Light and OxygenResearchers discovered how to break down polymers effectively, without using high temperatures or pressures. Read more
August 20, 2024Top 6 Best Injection Molding MachinesWhen selecting the best injection molding machine for your manufacturing needs, several brands stand out for their innovation, quality, and reliability. This article will compare six leading brands. Read more
August 15, 2024Plastics Injection Molding: Definition, Benefits and ApplicationsPlastics Injection molding accounts for nearly 50% of all plastic processing methods. Compared to other processes like blow molding or thermoforming, it is preferred for its ability to produce complex parts with high repeatability and minimal waste. Read more
August 15, 2024Fluorination in Packaging and PFAS ContaminationDirect fluorination is a widely used surface treatment in the packaging industry to enhance barrier properties. However, it has recently been linked to PFAS contamination in HDPE and PP. Read more
August 13, 2024PFAS Characterization and the Push for InformationPFAS are everywhere. As laboratory characterization techniques evolve, governmental entities adjust. Read more
August 12, 2024Plastics Training: The Secret of CompetitivenessPlastics training is a significant component of employee development. PE will present the main sources around the world to keep trained your team based on innovation and research for the industry. Read more
August 7, 2024Next Gen Injection Molding: Best PracticesWhy an assessment of the next gen of injection molding is needed? The global injection molding market was valued at USD 265.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2021 to 2028. Read more
July 17, 2024Setting the Tone with Functional PigmentsImprovements in functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability highlighted discussions of colorant advances during the virtual CAD RETEC conference in September presented by SPE’s Colors and Appearance Division. The online event was one of many virtual presentations SPE has instituted to cope with travel restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
July 10, 2024Carbon Capture in Plastics ManufacturingInnovative carbon capture technologies are revolutionizing the plastics industry by reducing GHG emissions and transforming carbon waste into valuable materials. Read more
July 5, 2024Olympics to Use Recycled HDPE in Seats and PodiumsLe Pavé, a small French industrial startup, is playing an outsize role in creating uses for recycled plastics at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The Paris-based company has provided 11,000 recycled HDPE seats for use in two Olympic arenas as well as recycled plastic panels for use in the award podiums. Read more
July 3, 2024GreenMantra: Advancing Molecular RecyclingDomenic Di Mondo, President of GreenMantra Technologies, spoke to Plastics Engineering Magazine at NPE 2024 about the company’s innovations. Read more