November 1, 2024Inside Materials – PEFPEF represents the next generation of sustainable PET by combining high-performance quality with sustainability—two essential requirements for today’s consumers. Read more
October 18, 2024Reverse Engineering in Plastics ProcessingReverse engineering (RE) in plastics processing has become an essential method for product reproduction, improvement, and optimization. It involves a thorough understanding of the design, manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance stages. Read more
October 16, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Resource Efficient DesignSustainability or design for the environment was almost always considered at the end of the design process. This can no longer be the case; sustainability is no longer about the environment. It is the environment. Read more
September 27, 2024Essential Additives for Plastic ModificationPlastic modification involves selecting the right additives to enhance the polymer’s properties, such as mechanical strength, surface quality, or processability. Read more
September 18, 2024Inside Materials – PVCPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC) drives innovation across industries due to its properties like exceptional cost-performance ratio, versatility, and sustainability. Read more
September 12, 2024Choosing the Right Polypropylene GradeSelecting the right polypropylene grade for your project is crucial to ensuring optimal performance. 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
July 29, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Create and Deliver a Staff Training CourseA policy and Sustainability Management Program are not really useful unless the employees know about them and can take action to meet the targets. The employees can only do this if they know the targets and the progress towards the targets. Read more
July 23, 2024The Facts About Antimony in PET BottlesPET has long been the most popular material for food and beverage packaging. However, antimony (Sb) has been associated with bottled water for the last 20 years. What are the facts? Read more
June 19, 2024The Holistic Approach to Requalifying a ResinExxonMobil is using Techmer PM’s TechSperse dispersion technology to help HDPE blow molders reduce the let-down ratio of the colorant, thereby saving money and enabling thinner-walled containers while maintaining consistent coloring. Read more