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
May 27, 2023Precision ProductionRaising the bar of extrusion quality and efficiency requires controlling the variables Maximizing the precision of process operations is a growing issue in many production operations. The digital age, and especially Industry 4.0, is generating an array of advanced capabilities… Read more