January 23, 2025Non-Woven Polypropylene: Trends in the Hygiene IndustryNon-woven technologies are among the most innovative textile methods, and the strong demand for PP fabrics is expected to grow. Read more
January 6, 2025The UAE to Host the World’s Largest PLA Production FacilityEmirates Biotech and Sulzer are joining forces to build the UAE’s world’s largest PLA production facility. This initiative aligns with global environmental goals and the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030. Read more
November 14, 2024AI for Small & Medium Businesses: Potentials and FeasibilityArtificial 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. Read more
November 12, 2024Tooling Digitalization: Knowledge ManagementFor 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. Read more
November 8, 2024Apple’s New iPhone Packaging: A Sustainable Shift?Apple is replacing plastic with wood fiber in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max packaging as part of its environmental commitment. Read more
November 6, 2024Impact of Temperature on Molded Part QualityTemperature in injection molding processes plays a crucial role in part quality, either improving or compromising essential attributes. Read more
October 17, 2024A Look Ahead: Green Materials Trends for 2030The demand for sustainable, low-carbon materials is rising, driven by the global push toward decarbonization and the increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions. Read more
October 1, 2024Two Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption in Injection MoldingEnergy consumption in injection molding can be reduced by paying attention to material selection and by closely watching different stages in process parametrization. Read more
July 26, 2024Affordable Metal-Additive Manufacturing for the Plastics IndustryXact 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. Read more
July 18, 2024Looking Ahead – Future Shifts in the Plastics IndustryA recent study by Shell Polymers shows some trends that will impact companies’ operations due to significant shifts in regulatory and consumer demands. Read more