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
September 25, 2024Tackling PFAS: SPE’s Event Addresses Regulatory and Industry ChallengesFor the second year in a row, the SPE’s event in Baltimore will examine the regulatory, economic, and technological impacts of PFAS on the plastics industry. Read more
September 24, 2024PFAS Legislation- What’s Next?PFAS regulation. Should they stay, or should they go? Legislative insights offer answers to common questions. Read more
September 17, 2024Denmark’s Styrofoam Recycling StrategyDenmark leads in environmental initiatives, including recycling Styrofoam (EPS). Widely used in packaging and insulation, expanded polystyrene presents significant challenges in waste management. Read more
August 17, 2024AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance in the Plastics IndustryArtificial intelligence (AI) transforms the plastics industry through predictive maintenance, which uses data-driven insights to foresee equipment failures. Read more
August 16, 2024Boosting Efficiency with Purging CompoundsIn the competitive world of plastic processing, ensuring clean machinery and minimal downtime is crucial for maintaining high production standards. Read more
August 6, 2024Pulp Injection Molding for Packaging SolutionsInjection molding has become more versatile, now accommodating various raw materials, including paper. This flexibility makes it suitable for packaging and pharmaceutical applications. 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 23, 2024Biomethanol-Based Silicone Rubber – A Future PerspectiveThe German company WACKER has adopted the mass balance approach, which enables the simultaneous processing of fossil-based and renewable raw materials to produce silicone rubber. 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
July 16, 2024Hard-to-Recycle Plastics – Facing The ChallengeRecycling has become a turning point for environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. However, not all materials are equally easy to recycle. Read more
July 10, 2024Carbon Capture in Plastics ManufacturingInnovative carbon capture technologies are revolutionizing the plastics industry by reducing GHG emissions and transforming carbon waste into valuable materials. Read more