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Intro to Plastics: Flash in Injection Molding

2 months ago

Flash is a common defect in injection molding that can be effectively resolved once its root causes are identified. Below…

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LCA of Smart Labels – Insights for Intelligent Packaging

2 months ago

Researchers in Finland developed a new smart label for intelligent packaging and conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate…

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Tackling PFAS: SPE’s Event Addresses Regulatory and Industry Challenges

2 months ago

For the second year in a row, the SPE's event in Baltimore will examine the regulatory, economic, and technological impacts…

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PFAS Legislation- What’s Next?

2 months ago

PFAS regulation. Should they stay, or should they go? Legislative insights offer answers to common questions.

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Design-Related Surface Defects in Injection Molding

2 months ago

Some surface defects in injection-molded parts arise from poorly designed components or gates. This article reviews these types of defects…

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Upcycling Microplastics into Graphene

2 months ago

Researchers at James Cook University have developed a groundbreaking method to convert microplastics into graphene.

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Design Meets Engineering: The Creation of a Superchair

2 months ago

Integrating design, engineering, and sustainability is critical in modern manufacturing, especially large-scale production.

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Inside Materials – PVC

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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) drives innovation across industries due to its properties like exceptional cost-performance ratio, versatility, and sustainability.

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Denmark’s Styrofoam Recycling Strategy

2 months ago

Denmark leads in environmental initiatives, including recycling Styrofoam (EPS). Widely used in packaging and insulation, expanded polystyrene presents significant challenges…

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Exploring the Extrusion Industry for Custom Plastic Solutions

2 months ago

Plastic extrusion is vital in manufacturing a wide array of plastic products. Therefore, choosing the right extrusion partner is crucial…