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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Plastics Through Digital Color Measurement

Digitizing color in the plastics industry can dramatically reduce the need to produce physical samples, which leads to less potential waste, says Datacolor applications engineer.  

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sustainability

Ineos Styrolution Celebrates 90 Years of Polystyrene

One of the world’s first commercial-scale polymers, now 90 years old, PS is positioned today as a material that can be recycled via a wide range of technologies.

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Digital Demos

Brabender's MetaStation 4E + W50EHT

In this Digital Demo, C.W. Brabender  reviews the newly developed table drive MetaStation 4E, which you can use to digitize your laboratory processes.

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sustainability

Compostable Coffee Pod Maker Uses 3D Printing for Prototypes

The company says 3D printing has helped it to save time and cut back on waste and emissions by prototyping 100% in house. 

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Digital Demos

Preventative Maintenance Cleaning System

In this Digital Demo, iD Additives reviews the functionality of its iD Eco-Pro 360 cart.

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Commodity Resins

Commodity Resin Prices Keep on Climbing

Dips in PP and PET tabs proved temporary, as supply/demand imbalances elevate prices and restrict supplies of all five commodity resins. PS hikes are especially brutal.

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Digital Demos

Jomar Injection Blow Molding Machinery

In this Digital Demo, Jomar provides an overview of unique machine designs, vertical plastifiers, and the exceptional bottles and containers it produces for the world's leading brands.

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Digital Demos

'Purge on the Fly' with Ultra Purge

Chem-Trend demonstrates its Ultra Purge product line with this Digital Demo. 

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Top 10 Modern Trends in Performance Plastics

Curbell Plastics’ senior 911爆料网 development director weighs in.  

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Automation

Robot Orders Surged in the First Quarter

First quarter robot orders in North America showed the second-best start to any year on record and the second-best quarter ever for non-automotive orders.

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Pre-Engineered Vs. Custom Vacuum Conveying Systems for Compounding and Extrusion

When it comes to vacuum conveying systems for plastics processing, custom powder handling solutions are not always required. Pre-engineered, turnkey solutions can be a perfect option for powders and bulk solids in a wide range of industries.

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editorial

Introducing the Plastics Technology Expo

New trade show for all plastics processing to launch in the Chicago area in 2022.

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Plastics Size Reduction