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CHINAPLAS VIRTUAL SHOW is getting closer
CHINAPLAS Virtual Show 2022 will highlight the latest technological advances, as well as thousands of the newest technologies for different markets "CHINAPLAS Virtual Show 2022: Innovative Plastics & Rubber Technology Connects the World", the online meeting for...
May 25 Spectacular online auction of Industrial Machinery!
Myron Bowling Auctioneers Mexico, a leading company in industrial auctions, offers equipment for the transformation of plastic and other key solutions for the industry. Auction closes May 25 at 11 am Central time Myron Bowling Auctioneers Mexico, will auction a large...
War in Ukraine causes rises of up to 40% in construction materials
The increase in construction costs will have a direct relationship with the increase in the prices of developments, shops, offices, premises and homes that they present during the end of their construction. In addition to the human cost, the war between Russia and...
Strong, recyclable and degradable sugar-based plastics
A group of researchers created two different organic compounds from sugar alcohols and used them as building blocks for their plastics. Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Duke University have developed a plastic made from sugar, a material they hope could...
Antithrombogenic polymer improves artificial kidney performance
New technology improves the quality of life of patients with chronic and acute renal failure while reducing the workload of medical professionals Tokyo-based Toray Industries Inc. received this year's prestigious industry Ichimura Award for Outstanding Achievement for...
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New 50ml PET bottle for spirits
In response to the growing popularity of gins and the increase in Internet sales of beverages, Berry M&H has launched a new 50 ml PET bottle for spirits, a lightweight bottle ideal for e-commerce. Available in round and square designs, the clarity of the PET...
Develop a medical grade TPE film for wound healing
USP's new custom medical grade TPE film relieves patients of irritation and wound pain caused by traditional plastic solutions United Soft Plastics (USP) Inc., a world leading manufacturer and custom mixer of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), developed a custom extruded...
New ways of biorecycling for food packaging and plastic waste
The world production of plastics is about 350 million tons per year. The sectors that consume the most are agriculture and the food industry. It is estimated that the packaging sector consumes 40% and agricultural applications, 3.5%. Once used, plastic waste...
APR Task Force Develops Recyclable Black Plastic
APR developed a low-cost test method for the rapid detection of HDPE and PP-based black packaging components using near-infrared technology. An intersectoral working group made up of companies belonging to the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) successfully...
Swiss engineers create a new approach to plastic recycling
Researchers devised a revolutionary new method to combat plastic pollution by harnessing the inner workings of proteins Engineers from the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland created a new method for recycling plastic by harnessing the inner...
Lanxess launches hollow profile hybrid injection technology
The new molding process features innovative tolerance management for profiles in different dimensions Lanxess announced that it is in the process of launching a hybrid technology with which the metal hollow profiles will be able to be functionalized in conventional...
Bioplastics market will reach a value of 29.7 billion dollars by 2026
The size of the global market for bioplastics and biopolymers is projected to grow from the current $ 10.7 billion in 2021 to a value of $ 29.7 billion in 2026 The global market for bioplastics and biopolymers will reach a value of 29.7 billion dollars in the next...
Launch of a new pyrolytic carbon black masterbatch from tires
Low volume masterbatches, such as the one developed by Germany's Rowa Masterbatch, have become important developments in the Plastics Industry in reducing the use of fossil resources. Rowa Masterbatch from Germany has presented a new carbon black masterbatch,...