Results

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, many SMEs face challenges, including limited resources, that slow AI adoption. This includes not only the plastics industry, but is a bottle neck across all fields.

For tooling digitalization, we already spoke about the basics and application milestones here the final chapter closing loop checking the role of knowledge management across the supply chain.

Apple is replacing plastic with wood fiber in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max packaging as part of its environmental commitment.

Temperature in injection molding processes plays a crucial role in part quality, either improving or compromising essential attributes.

The demand for sustainable, low-carbon materials is rising, driven by the global push toward decarbonization and the increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions.

Energy consumption in injection molding can be reduced by paying attention to material selection and by closely watching different stages in process parametrization.

Xact Metal spoke to Plastics Engineering at NPE 2024 about how the company is transforming the metal additive manufacturing landscape by making it more accessible and affordable.

A recent study by Shell Polymers shows some trends that will impact companies’ operations due to significant shifts in regulatory and consumer demands.

Researchers have developed a novel approach combining Lean Thinking and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), significantly reducing plastic products’ negative environmental impacts.

Plastic credits aim to mitigate global plastic pollution and foster sustainable waste management practices.