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Industry Associations Line Up to Support PTXPO
Plastics Industry Association, AMBA, MAPP and CAMM are among the leading trade groups supporting this new North American trade show.
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PC Has Come a Long Way with a ‘Bright’ Future Ahead
SABIC’s recent study on automotive rear-quarter windows underscores Lexan PC’s merit for integration, styling and aerodynamics.
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TV Ad Sells Anti-Manufacturing Bias?
A new TV ad celebrates women’s opportunities for professional advancement. But does it hint that manufacturing isn’t one of those opportunities?
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Plastic Bank Stops 2 Billion Plastic Bottles from Entering the Ocean
In reaching this milestone, the social enterprise worked with more than 30,000 collectors across the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, and Egypt.
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Solvent-Based Recycling: Emerging Technology for Reclaiming & Purifying Polyolefins with Twin-Screw Extruders
Just now being applied commercially, solvent-based recycling turns colored polyolefin waste into clear, clean and even food-grade resin comparable to virgin—all while keeping the polymer structure intact. Specially engineered systems of tandem twin-screw or twin- and single-screw extruders can do the trick.
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Stretch-Blow 1000-Liter IBCs from PET
Cypet introduces a one-stage ISBM system to provide a clear alternative to HDPE bulk containers.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: PBT
The slow crystallization of PET polyester made it a poor option for processes like injection molding. This led to the development of more molder-friendly options such as PBT.
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Service Helps Manufacturers Buy Energy When the Time is Right
Insulating manufacturers from market volatility can pay off big, as one firm can attest.
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Understanding Fountain Flow in Injection Molding
The phenomenon of fountain flow affects almost every aspect of the molded product — starting with filling, extending to pack and hold, and ultimately manifesting in part defects like bubbles and voids.
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R&D Tax Credit Opportunities for Plastics Processors
The R&D tax credit remains one of the most lucrative opportunities for domestic companies to reduce (or eliminate) their income tax liability, and its eligibility is much broader than you may realize.
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Three Keys to Managing a Successful Tool Transfer
How to effectively manage a tool transfer despite rundown tools, an outdated automation system and difficult materials.
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What’s Controlling Your Cycle Time? Part 2
Follow these mold-cooling guidelines to maximize your profits.
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