Injection Molding

Neste, LyondellBasell and two others create supply chain to supply carbon-storing natural fiber-reinforced biopolymers for construction materials.

Positive Plastics is launching a third version of its kit of eco-conscious plastic materials, alongside yet another new kit––Positive Surfaces––developed in conjunction with Roctool.

Leading injection molding machine makers, including Arburg, Engel and Wittmann Battenfeld, are planning to showcase their wares at Fakuma 2023 in Germany.

SABIC joins Formula E GenBeta racecar development program, supplying sustainable polymers from Trucircle line for vehicle components.

Husky Technologies won a bioplastics innovation award for its UltraMelt hot-runner system that addresses issues encountered when injection molding bioresins.

Growing use of electronification creates an automation-rich medical device market that relies on high-plastics parts for robot assembly and high precision.

Lego has found it’s not easy being green. The Danish toymaker spent years testing PET resin made from recycled bottles as a potential replacement for ABS in its famous building bricks but has now abandoned the effort. Lego pledged in…

Weber Fibertech, a specialist in long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic parts, has partnered with KraussMaffei and a pair of former professional cyclists to produce a safe, sustainable children’s bicycle via the injection molding of nylon 6 reinforced with 40 percent recycled carbon fibers. They call it “a groundbreaking new and resource-saving material mix in the bicycle industry.”

Supply Deal Targets Compostable Resins for Europe.

Use of optical-grade silicone in smart headlights advances with technique from Elmet and Dow.

Recycled ABS and ocean-bound plastics used in huge curved monitor.

Servo-powered hydraulic micromolding model saves energy, has faster molding speed.