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Looking Back on 2021's Major Recycling and 3D Printing Stories
A review of the top recycling and 3D printing stories of 2021.
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Global Robot Density Nearly Doubles
The number of robots per 10,000 employees globally jumped from 66 in 2015 to 126 in 2020, rising 45% in the U.S. from 176 to 255 units over the same time period.
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Compact Line Turns Blown Film Processing Upside Down
Space-saving blown film line blows bubble down and is height-adjustable to optimize film temperature for the material.
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Processing Activity Still Expanding, But at a Slowing Pace
Supplier delivery activity declines to January 2021 levels, which may bode well for production in 2022.
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’Tis the Season...Whether You Like It or Not
It’s the holiday season, also a time when some of your employees just think about making it through each day.
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Mixed Pricing Outlook for Volume Resins
The direction is down for polyolefins and up for nearly all others.
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Printed Polymers that Change Shape Once in a Predefined Way When Heated?
Fraunhofer’s new 4D Printing technology can shrink printed objects up to 63%.
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Lots of Orders Out There—If You Can Fulfill Them
It’s feast and famine for many plastics processors—lots of 911±¬ÁÏÍø available, but their hands are tied by clogged supply chains and frustrating labor shortages.
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Circular Manufacturing Helps Startup Produce Sunglasses from Recycled Material
Yuma Labs has created a closed-loop model for its sunglasses line.
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Why Put Flow Simulation on an Injection Machine?
This emerging technology sounds promising, but its practical benefits have yet to be demonstrated clearly.
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The Long and Short of It (Part 1)—Tips for Molding Long Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
In Part 1 of this series, we address long-fiber processing fundamentals and best practices, including practical tips and guidance on maintaining fiber length and deriving maximum advantages for demanding end applications. Part 2 will provide the same information for short-fiber materials.
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Productivity & Profitability ‘Turbo' Charged At Young, Growing Film Processor
Polymer Film & Bag adds extrusion capacity and new technology to make its two-year-old processing 911±¬ÁÏÍø more efficient.
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