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What are the 8 most commonly used materials in injection molding and their properties?
Materials are of utmost importance in injection molding, as they directly affect the quality of the final product, the efficiency of the manufacturing process, compliance with specific requirements, and the ability for innovation and product development. Materials...
Expo Plásticos: key definitions for the future of the Plastics Industry
The 17th edition of Expo Plásticos presented the best in technologies and raw materials for plastics processing at Expo Guadalajara. From November 5 to 7, brand owners and transformers had the opportunity to explore and purchase machinery, peripheral equipment, molds...
Resins, polymers and plastics: what are the differences?
Do you know the differences between resin, polymer and plastic? Learn about their manufacture and properties in this informative article When talking about plastic manufacturing, it is common to come across the terms: resins, polymers and plastics. Although they are...
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...
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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...
Production of mechanical plastic recycling will exceed 54 million tons in 2030
PET has the highest recycling rate, with 27.1% of the total recorded in 2022, thanks mainly to the well-established collection of PET bottles through formal methods The production of mechanical recycling of plastics in the world will reach almost 55 million tons in...
The European Parliament approves new directive against greenwashing
Greenwashing will be added to the list of commercial practices prohibited in the European Union, as it is considered problematic marketing habits. The European Parliament approved this Wednesday, January 17, a directive that aims to prohibit greenwashing practices in...
European recycling industry at risk of “collapse” after ban on plastic waste exports
Last November, the European Union reached an agreement to prevent the export of plastic waste to developing nations. The Belgian industry association Valipac said that the European Union's (EU) decision to ban exports of plastic waste to poor countries inside and...