August 23, 2024Inside Materials – PolycarbonatePolycarbonate (PC) is an essential thermoplastic renowned for its clarity and durability, making it widely used across various applications. Read more
August 16, 2024Boosting Efficiency with Purging CompoundsIn the competitive world of plastic processing, ensuring clean machinery and minimal downtime is crucial for maintaining high production standards. 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 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
June 15, 2024Understanding Thermoplastic Elastomers: Versatile and RecyclableThermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are unique materials that combine the elastic properties of rubber with processability. These polymers exhibit elastic behavior due to thermo-reversible cross-links and phase separation. Read more
June 10, 2024Polyurethane (PU): Latest Biomedical ApplicationsPolyurethane (PU) is a highly adaptable polymer recognized in the biomedical field. Its ability to be tailored by adjusting its soft and hard segments grants it superior mechanical strength and biocompatibility. Read more
June 7, 2024HDPE: Superior Performance and Durability in ConstructionHDPE’s widespread applications in construction components and piping systems underscore its role in enhancing performance, longevity, and sustainability across diverse sectors. Read more
June 3, 2024Extrusion Troubleshooting – Key Drivers (Part 3 of 3)Extrusion troubleshooting draws the interconnection between the pillars of materials engineering, processing technology, and product development, bridging the gap between theory and praxis. Read more
May 30, 2024PVC-Fiberglass Composites in Piping SystemsPVC-fiberglass composites have been positioned as an effective and innovative alternative, combining the strengths of both materials to create pipes with improved characteristics. Read more
May 29, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Set up a Sustainability Management ProgramSustainability management is a continuing process that must become an integral part of the business operations. Sustainability management is not a single act but a process. Read more
May 28, 2024Extrusion Troubleshooting – Key Drivers (Part 2 of 3)Extrusion has contributed to a 5.5% increase in the construction sector’s growth, underscoring the importance of addressing its troubleshooting factors. Read more
May 28, 2024Life Cycle Assessment: From Packaging into Paving BlocksResearch explores the environmental impacts of transforming multilayer metalized plastic packaging (MLP), commonly used in consumer goods, into paving blocks (PVBs). Read more