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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...
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Continental tires with polyester made from recycled plastic bottles are now available across Europe
Continental's tires containing polyester made from recycled PET bottles are now available at all points of sale in Europe. The manufacturer launched series production of the so-called ContiRe.Tex technology in April this year, which can completely replace conventional...
Stratasys Releases its First Radiopaque Material for the Stratasys Digital Anatomy 3D Printer
Stratasys Ltd. introduces its first radiopaque 3D printing material for the company's Stratasys Digital Anatomy 3D printers. Stratasys' new RadioMatrix material produces radio-realistic anatomical models that are visible under CT scans or X-ray images. "This new...
New Side Feeder Makes Plastic Recycling More Economical
With the aim of making the recycling of high-volume, lightweight fibers and flakes much cheaper and in some cases even possible, Coperion has developed a new version of its ZS-B side feeder. With the ZS-B MEGAfeed, recycled plastic material with a bulk density of less...
Scientists discover worm capable of eating plastic
The worms can reach between 5 to 6 cm in their maximum size and are native to Central America and the northern part of South America. Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ), in Australia, have discovered a species of worm capable of eating plastic that could...
The CEP organizes the free webinar ‘Smart for Tools for Advanced Factories’ on June 16
The CEP and RLE International Iberia have organized the webinar 'Smart Tools for Advanced Factories' in which three very different industrial projects will be shown that have been viable thanks to the development and implementation of very different Industry 4.0...
Food Packaging: 56% of growth will come from APAC
China and India are the key markets for food packaging in Asia Pacific, a region where market growth will be faster than growth in other regions The food packaging market will reach a market growth of 60.33 billion dollars between 2020 and 2025, according to the...
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...