The FDA-compliant Metro G material loaders incorporate filters with specially designed seals to ensure safe processing in cleanrooms....
Thu, 28 Sep 2023
Kistler will showcase the miniature sensors, which achieve heightened levels of precision in process monitoring, at Fakuma....
Thu, 28 Sep 2023
Polyurethane binder from Wanhua Chemical (America) Co. enables fabrication of molded pallets using waste wood rather than virgin wins top...
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Bringing the carrier in-house will give plastics company PolyQuest a more solid footing when US supply chains wobble....
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Ever-smaller molded parts with thinner walls enable breakthroughs in medical device and drug-delivery design....
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Medical 3D printing must reckon with regulatory guidelines, which prioritize consistent, stable processes....
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
A study by research students at North Carolina University have found a way to break down PET using a modified...
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
FPA talks EPR and regulations, groundbreaking soil bags, chocolate's home-compostable bags, rFlex bale produced, Südpack Medica breaks ground, IML label...
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
The trend began before the pandemic, but it has now accelerated and is poised to reshape manufacturing for the next...
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
Here are five myths about the decline in US manufacturing that are soundly busted....
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
The project, launched two years ago, was supposed to produce “greener” bricks. It led to increased carbon emissions, instead....
Mon, 25 Sep 2023
Bio-naphtha, industrially compostable clarity, hemp bioplastic, Danimer and Chevron expand biopolymers partnership, bioplastic for electric/electronics, BioCO2-Trapping project....
Mon, 25 Sep 2023
The plastics industry is showing resilience navigating pockets of opportunity in a challenging global economic landscape....
Mon, 25 Sep 2023
Pack Expo Las Vegas delivered a variety of show-stopping products and ideas, including these standout recyclable flexible packaging innovations....
Mon, 25 Sep 2023
There’s chatter in some circles downplaying college degrees as a job requirement, but in the plastics manufacturing space, at least,...
Mon, 25 Sep 2023
The Atlanta-based phenolic resin supplier augments its product portfolio with the takeover of its Canadian counterpart....
Sat, 23 Sep 2023
New PPE grades featured at Fakuma are produced with 100% renewable electricity, while the new Echo brand is engineered with...
Sat, 23 Sep 2023
Products with mechanically recycled content based on sustainable certified raw materials that include circular and bio-based feedstock will be on...
Fri, 22 Sep 2023
A German research project is addressing issues such as high fuel consumption and road usage regulations as agricultural machinery gets...
Fri, 22 Sep 2023
Additive manufacturing can be a transformative production resource if you apply calculated intentionality and consider its use early in the...
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
Approximately 300 employees will be affected....
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
Plastics market reports for plastic processing equipment, recycled PVC, plastic caps and closures, nutraceutical packaging, printed electronics, and more are...
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
The draft for the next revision of ISO 10993-1 represents a complete overhaul, including many updates and a shift towards...
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
Resin producers continue to funnel incremental resin supplies into the red-hot export market, leaving scant availability for spot domestic sales....
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
The micromolding technique was developed for thin-walled cannulas, but it may have applications in other sectors besides medical....
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
The 120,000-square-foot center at the company’s Germantown, WI, headquarters will include cleanrooms and a dedicated quality lab....
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
Back to the Roots is switching to certified circular, 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic bags from ProAmpac for its best-selling...
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
The liquid thermoplastic polyurethane enables rapid manufacture of high-performing midsoles while advancing the circular economy. ...
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
Highlights at the Fakuma stand include thermoplastic composites, glass-replacement materials, bio-based feedstock, and a new recycling technology for polyamide....
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
B9Creations and researchers have created robot skin with abilities beyond human skin....
Wed, 20 Sep 2023