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What are polycarbonates? Types, uses and properties
Polycarbonate is a highly versatile material used in various applications due to its strength, lightness and transparency Polycarbonate is a high-performance, amorphous, transparent thermoplastic polymer. It is a polymeric material derived from carbonic acid and is...
The injection molding process step by step
Injection molding is one of the most efficient processes in the manufacture of plastic parts. Learn the step-by-step process of this method Injection molding is one of the most widely used methods for the manufacture of plastic parts, especially when large runs of...
Chemical recycling of plastics: what is it? Benefits and advances in 2024
Chemical recycling represents a positive step towards reducing waste disposal and contributing to a circular economy for plastics Chemical recycling of plastics is a process of breaking down plastics into their basic chemical components to produce new materials or...
PLA does not create persistent microplastics: study
The study's authors found that the occurrence of PLA microplastics in nature has been reported "only a few times" from environmental samples A new meta-study from research lab Hydra Marine Sciences concluded that hydrolysis of polylactic acid (PLA) prevents the...
PVC pipe makers sued for price fixing in US
A Minnesota electrical contractor has sued U.S. PVC pipe manufacturers for what it claims is “price fixing” and is seeking to convert the case into a class action. Price fixing is an illegal practice in which several companies, which should be competing with each...
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Can AI mold monitoring improve the quality of parts with recycled plastics?
Avidens leverages sensor technology and artificial intelligence for assisted processing of recycled polymers Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into mold monitoring not only improves production quality and efficiency, but also offers significant benefits in...
Recycled Plastics Market Will Reach $63.69 billion by 2030
The global recycled plastics market will reach a value of $63.69 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.41%, according to a report by 360iResearch, titled “Recycled Plastics Market by Product (Polyethylene, Terephthalate of polyethylene, polypropylene), method...
Can AI mold monitoring improve the quality of parts with recycled plastics?
Avidens leverages sensor technology and artificial intelligence for assisted processing of recycled polymers. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into mold monitoring not only improves production quality and efficiency, but also offers significant benefits in...
How to optimize energy savings with extrusion gear pumps
These devices make it possible to reduce the overall energy load for the extrusion line and minimize the amount of material required for the product. Extrusion gear pumps play a key role in optimizing energy savings in industrial processes. These pumps are essential...
Complete guide to Polystyrene (PS): what it is, types, uses and applications
PS is often combined or copolymerized with other compounds to form plastics with improved properties. Learn everything about this versatile material. Polystyrene (PS), also called polyphenylethene, is a thermoplastic polymer obtained from the polymerization of...
New grade of plateable PPS can replace metal with plastic in automotive applications
DIC's new DIC.PPS MP-6060 Black can be chemically etched with a general purpose solution such as chromic acid, allowing coated PPS to be produced on existing plastic coating production lines. DIC Corp. of Japan, in collaboration with the companies Tsukada Riken...
5 trends that will shape the retail industry in 2024
The unexpected emergence of Covid-19 completely transformed the retail ecosystem around the world. With prospects for growth and technological adoption on the horizon, the Retail Commerce Center of the Tecnológico de Monterrey Business School has identified 5 trends...
Polypropylene prices rise in the European market
Logistical problems and shortages of raw materials cause significant increases in the prices of plastic resins for the European market. Polypropylene (PP) prices rose sharply this week in the European market as a result of limited domestic availabilities, supply...