September 7, 2023New Masterbatches Reduce Contaminants in PackagingAmpacet masterbatches protect food and drug packaging. Read more
September 5, 2023Seaweed-Based Bioresins Are Ready for Prime TimeSupply Deal Targets Compostable Resins for Europe. Read more
August 22, 2023Polymer Resources Adds Capacity to Satisfy Demand for Engineering CompoundsNew extrusion line and larger plant help company meet growing sales demand. Read more
August 16, 2023Brazilian partners commercialize graphene-enhanced stretch filmBrazilian firms Sevenpack and Gerdau Graphene have jointly commercialized what they claim is the world’s-first graphene-enhanced stretch PE film. Read more
August 1, 2023New Grades of Santoprene, a Versatile Elastomer, Developed for Medical TubingTwo versions of the rubber vulcanizate/polyolefin elastomer are for peristaltic pumps. Read more
July 27, 2023Bausano Readies Innovative Extruder Drive System and Novel Heater for PLASTNestmover twin-screw extruders feature Multidrive technology and induction heating. Read more
July 17, 2023Intumescent PP Compounds for Electric Vehicles Resist High Heat, Offer Process EconomySABIC grades are for extrusion and thermoforming of battery platforms and components. Read more
July 12, 2023Multi-material 3D Printer Enables Printing of Flexible ElectronicsMulti-wavelength, high-powered lasers are key to printing flexible, stretchable circuits. Read more
July 5, 2023Ultra-High-Heat Thermoplastics Make Broad GainsThermal stability to 1,000°F creates diverse application opportunities. Read more
June 6, 2023Heat Waves: Electromagnetic Induction Heat Improves Twin-Screw PerformanceExtruder manufacturer Bausano of Turin, Italy (North American office is in Houston), offers electromagnetic induction heating on its machines as an option to conventional ceramic band resistance heaters. Called the Smart Energy System (SES), benefits include the ability to reach… Read more
May 31, 2023PepsiCo Sees Biopolymers as Key to Sustainability in Flexible PackagingGoal is for all packages to meet environmental standards and to significantly reduce virgin plastics use PepsiCo Inc. continues to strive to move “beyond the bag and beyond the bottle” in the quest to minimize the impact of its packaging… Read more
May 31, 2023Flexible and Recyclable: Monomaterial Packaging Meets Sustainability NeedsIndustry turns to monomaterial packaging for circular economy needs. Read more