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
July 20, 2024Enhancing Molding Processes with Dielectric AnalysisBy leveraging the capabilities of Dielectric Analysis (DEA), manufacturers can achieve higher standards of quality and performance, leading to better products and increased market competitiveness. Read more
June 12, 2024Optimizing Agri-Food Value Chains with Digital TwinsBBTWINS project addresses challenges in the EU agri-food sector. It unites tech companies, biochemistry specialists, and innovative feedstock producers to create a digital platform based on ‘digital twins’ technology. Read more
June 5, 2024Roadway Pavements as Energy SourcesInnovative Roadway Pavements can fulfill multiple functions, including pavement condition monitoring, snow-melting, urban heat island effect (UHI) reduction, and self-healing. Read more
May 22, 2024Family and Multi-Cavity Tools: The Manufacturing EquationFamily and multi-cavity tools are two different approaches, and the choice between them can significantly impact production, efficiency, cost, and flexibility. Read more
May 15, 2024Cotton Transformed: Next-Gen Innovation with Conductive FibersResearchers at Washington State University have developed an exciting new conductive, cotton-based fiber that melds cotton’s flexibility with the electrical conductivity of polymers. Read more
May 10, 2024Exploring the Dynamics of Self-Regulating Heating CablesIntroducing SR (Self-Regulating) heating cables opens the door to innovative heating solutions that revolutionize efficiency and reliability across various industries. Read more
April 30, 2024Cutting Costs and Kilowatts in Plastics ManufacturingThe plastics processing industry is going through a significant transformation, driven by rising energy costs and concerns regarding future supply reliability. Read more
April 15, 2024The Hidden Power of Taggant Technologies in PlasticsEmployed by myriad sectors ranging from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and retail packaging to pharmaceuticals, construction, and even government identification initiatives, these technologies have played a pivotal role. Taggants imbue plastic products with an additional layer of security and authentication, presenting a formidable challenge to counterfeiters who attempt to replicate or alter these items. Read more
April 1, 2024The Future of Plastics: The Technology – Chapter 2 of 3The future of the plastics industry emerges as a focal point, in a world inundated with crisis reports and the relentless hustle of daily life. It’s crucial to take a step back and examine the industry through different lenses. Read more