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Webinar: Supply Chain Lessons from COVID-19
In the wake of Coronavirus it is important for manufacturers to re-examine existing supply chain strategies. Developing local supply chains where possible can make turn-around times shorter, ensure continued production and improve profit.
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Time for Another Look at Fiber-Direct Compounding for Molding
Despite its benefits in cost, performance and lightweighting, fiber-direct compounding (FDC) has seen relatively limited adoption—is that changing?
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Thermoformed Detergent Tub Now Contains 50% Recycled PP
Tub sits inside a recycled cardboard wrapper that permits a 40% reduction in the overall weight of plastic.
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NatureWorks Partners with Nonwoven Institute in N95 Mask Production for Coronavirus Fight
Amidst the coronavirus crisis, NatureWorks has donated PLA bioplastic to produce as many as 2 million/week reusable N95 masks from a new nonwoven structure.
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What ‘Cobots’ Can Do for Blow Molders
Low-cost and easy-to-program collaborative robots are a new solution to bottle handling, trimming and packing automation.
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Plastic-Like Packaging Material Made from Completely Renewable Raw Materials
Finland’s VTT has developed a material that can be used in thermoformed food packaging applications.
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The Cosmetic Process Window: Key to a No-Tweak, Robust Process
Establishing a process with the widest possible cosmetic window can help put your injection molding on cruise control.
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Tooling: How to Properly Size, Gates, Runners and Sprues, Part 2
Get the sprue, runner and gate sizes close to ideal the first time around.
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Troy University's Center for Materials & Manufacturing Sciences Looking for Sustainable Personal Protection Equipment Materials
Spurred by coronavirus pandemic, Troy University researchers are exploring recycled HDPE for PPE and the recycling of uncontaminated medical packaging.
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Tradeshow Giveaway Converted to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Arburg, Ems-Chemie and Uvex quickly converted darkened, freebie sunglasses into transparent, certified goggles for use by frontline healthcare and emergency workers.
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'Live-in-Mode' Braskem Employees Ensure Continued PP Production in the Battle Against Coronavirus
Volunteer Braskem workers move into plant to supply PP for nonwoven fabric used in N95 masks and more.
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Medical Tubing: No Tradeoff of Speed for Quality with New Downstream Package
New technology from Novatec packages next-generation multi-pass tank, novel gauging technique, and enhanced coilers to boost rates to 1000 ft/min or more without tube-quality issues.
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