Blog
Featured
Microcapsules allow self-lubricating plastics
In the case of plastics, less friction can significantly reduce the presence of microplastics in the environment Industry experts estimate that up to 23% of global energy consumption can be attributed to friction losses. That thesis extends to the Plastics Industry,...
Amcor tests first recyclable thermoformed blister
AmSky from Amcor removes PVC in healthcare packaging, which can be problematic to recycle using conventional methods, with thermoformed polyethylene (PE) blister and lidding film Amcor began trials with AmSky customers, calling it the world's first recyclable...
Impact Copolymer Polypropylene Resins for Rigid, Thin-Walled Containers
These ICP grades provide molded parts that feature low shrinkage, improved heat resistance (HDT) SOCAR Polymer introduced two new grades of Impact Copolymer Polypropylene (ICP) resins, the first in its portfolio to incorporate Milliken Chemical's Hyperform® HPN®...
Stratasys Launches J5 DentaJet 3D Printer for Dental Solutions
The new J5 DentaJet printer can produce at least five times more teeth in a single mixed tray than traditional 3D printers Additive manufacturing is completely transforming different industries and more and more large companies are joining this model. For the dental...
Status of Plastics Recycling 2021: Mexico, United States, Spain and United Kingdom
Education about “circular economy” is the great challenge: only 35% of Mexican respondents understand the meaning of the term. Consumers in Mexico indicate that 30% recycle 75% or more of their plastic waste Seven out of ten Mexicans recognize a decisive role of...
More news
Plastic extends the degrees of freedom
Faced with the COVID-19 panorama, today more than ever, the Plastic Industry must work 100%, says Mauricio Yánez, Sales Manager at Polymer Solutions Plastic mitigates the spread of COVID-19, says Mauricio Yánez, Sales Manager at Polymer Solutions. As he explains, many...
Coronavirus management: leadership and teams
The before and after the coronavirus. By Ángel Baguer Alcalá, senior management consultant, professor and writer COVID-19 is going to leave a trail of deaths and an economic situation that heralds unprecedented global chaos. Has this crisis been managed correctly? The...
Negri Bossi and Complastic manufacture glasses and face shields to face COVID-19
In Italy, many companies are also converting part of their production to the manufacture of protection devices and to face the emergency. Negri Bossi who since April 9, 2020 has been using two injection machines to produce masks for the community through the help of...
How to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at work?
This year, World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020 (SST 2020) seeks to stop the COVID-19 pandemic around the world According to Gabriela Padrón Gamboa, Coordination of Safety, Hygiene, Environment and Civil Protection at CIQA (Center for Research in Applied...
Historic Black Monday for US Oil
At the time that COVID-19 affects world economies, US crude, the main reference for Mexico, is trading in negative numbers. This Monday, April 20, US oil faces the worst day in its history, since for the first time it operates at a negative price; the sale of crude...
They will produce 10 thousand respirators for patients with COVID-19
The lack of respirators in France calls on several companies in the industry to get to work against COVID-19 Air Liquide, Groupe PSA, Schneider Electric and Valeo face the challenge of producing 10,000 respirators. The lack of medical equipment in France calls on...
What is the advantage of disposables against Covid-19?
In addition to the practices recommended by health institutions, disposable plastic and cardboard products are an additional measure to avoid contagion In the face of Covid-19, single-use items provide security and prevention, since they have not been previously used...
The hour of plastic: So that they do not say that the industry does not comply
Things must have a certain order, says Aldimir Torres, president of the Anipac (National Association of Plastic Industries). As the manager refers, in the manufacture of any product, the impacts must first be measured through a life cycle analysis; Only then - he...