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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,...
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3Dirigo: the world’s largest 3D printed ship
The US Navy patrol boat 3Dirigo boasts two Guiness World Records: being the largest 3D printed ship in the world and also the largest 3D printed object in the world. The 7.62 m long and 2,268 kg ship was printed in 72 hours by the world's largest 3D printer. The...
New anti-fog film for visors, lenses and goggles in front-line work environments with high humidity
Sabic sells the Lexan HP92AF anti-fog film, specially designed for the demands of protective equipment against COVID-19, such as face shields and safety glasses for front-line work environments. The film incorporates a one-sided coating that retards fogging even in...
HandShield, the surface protector that guarantees sanitary safety
HandShield is one of those ideas that can change our daily reality. Something that arises on any given day and becomes a turning point. It is a protector to avoid direct contact between our hand and a surface, guaranteeing our safety and that of those around us. A...
Innovative white composite IO cane for the blind
With the support of Refitech Composite Components and its German 'partner' Whitecane has developed the fully composite white IO cane. Thanks to its ergonomic thin-walled carbon grip and tube, the IO material is extremely lightweight, making it easy to handle while...
50% biodegradable products by 2025
The problem that exists with plastic waste is more than evident. There are several studies that show that badly managed plastic is a serious problem: plastic islands in different geographical points, percentage of plastic waste in the sea (more than 50% of waste in...
Demand for Erema’s PET recycling technology continues to grow
The recycling of PET bottles has gained global acceptance during the last 20 years and has become a model of the circular economy of plastic. This development has been driven by Erema's bottle-by-bottle innovations. During this time, the Austrian recycling machine...
Automotive Industry: Towards Economic Recovery
José Guillermo Zozaya, AMIA's new executive president, said that digital transformation will be a key factor in overcoming the development traps in Latin America and the Caribbean "Today more than ever, in a context of uncertainty and global complexity, the national...
Unique PET tray-to-tray recycling in a single extrusion step
If a circular economy is to be achieved, it will be necessary to recycle post-consumer thermoformed PET trays into PET trays. Currently, extensive use is made of post-consumer PET bottle flakes that are used in the manufacture of PET trays, but this raw material...