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Plastics Engineering is the official publication of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). We offer high-quality analyses of the latest plastics news.
Injection Molding Factors Influencing Part Quality https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/injection-molding-factors-influencing-part-quality-006241/
The integration of the RJG approach and the scientific method pioneered by Donald Paulson offers a robust framework for optimal part quality
Top 6 Best Injection Molding Machines https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/top-6-best-injection-molding-machines-006166/
When selecting the best injection molding machine several brands stand out for their innovation, quality, and reliability.
Heavier Cars, Lightweight Materials: A Modern Paradox - The rise in lightweight materials directly connects to efforts to boost fuel efficiency, cut emissions, and meet strict environmental standards.
https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/heavier-cars-lightweight-materials-006212/
Lightweight materials directly connect to efforts to boost efficiency. However, consumer preferences for larger vehicles pose sustainability challenges.
Boosting Efficiency with Purging Compounds - In the competitive world of plastic processing, ensuring clean machinery and minimal downtime is crucial for maintaining high production standards. https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/boosting-efficiency-with-purging-compounds-006189/
Purging compounds offer a cost-effective and straightforward approach, while ensuring clean machinery and minimal downtime.
Fluorination in Packaging and PFAS Contamination https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/fluorination-in-packaging-and-pfas-contamination-006119/
Direct fluorination is a widely used surface treatment in the packaging industry and it has recently been linked to PFAS contamination in HDPE and PP.
New Insights into Plastics Industry Growth Trends https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/new-insights-into-plastics-industry-growth-trends-006117/
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released its inaugural Plastics Demand Estimate starting with data from May 2024.
PFAS Characterization and the Push for Information - PFAS are everywhere. As laboratory characterization techniques evolve, governmental entities adjust. https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/pfas-characterization-005925/
PFAS are everywhere. New PFAS characterization methods and hardware trends enhance existing knowledge.
Plastics Training: The Secret of Competitiveness https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/plastics-training-005827/
PE presents the main sources around the world to keep trained your team based on research, innovation and application for the industry.
Mango Materials Transforms Waste Methane into PHA https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/mango-materials-transforms-waste-methane-into-pha-005952/
Mango Materials converts waste methane into biodegradable PHA, offering a sustainable plastic alternative for various industries.
Fluoropolymers Explained: Basics and Applications https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/fluoropolymers-explained-005977/
Fluoropolymers enhance various applications across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, packaging, and medical.
Next Gen Injection Molding: Best Practices - The global market was valued at USD 265.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2021 to 2028. https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/injection-molding-best-practices-005823/
In an era where efficiency, precision, and sustainability are paramount, the injection molding sector must react to meet the challenges head-on.
Pulp Injection Molding for Packaging Solutions - Injection molding has become more versatile, now accommodating various raw materials, including paper. This flexibility makes it suitable for packaging and pharmaceutical applications.
https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/pulp-injection-molding-for-packaging-solutions-005933/
Injection molding has become more versatile, now accommodating various raw materials, including paper pulp.
BASF Introduces Alternative Leather 100% Recyclable - BASF, a global leader in the chemical industry, recently introduced Haptex® 4.0, an innovative, eco-friendly synthetic that is set to revolutionize the leather industry. https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/basf-introduces-alternative-leather-100-recyclable-005899/
BASF’s Performance Materials division recently introduced Haptex® 4.0, an innovative, alternative leather.
Melanin Upcycling – From Pigment to Polymers https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/melanin-upcycling-from-pigment-to-polymers-005857/
Researchers created novel polymeric materials with a wide range of applications by transforming melanin decomposition products.
Oxo-Biodegradable Packaging in Industrial Composting: Key Findings https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/08/oxo-biodegradable-packaging-in-industrial-composting-005876/
The study revealed that only the biodegradable-compostable packaging fully decomposed. Oxo-biodegradables showed minimal degradation.
Harmful Additives in Compostable Packaging - A recent report by the University of Auckland, commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment, sheds light on the presence and impact of harmful additives in compostable products. https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/harmful-additives-in-compostable-packaging-005817/
A recent report by the University of Auckland sheds light on the presence and impact of harmful additives in compostable products.
Revolutionizing Materials: The Rise of Supramolecular Polymers - Supramolecular polymers offer high-quality properties and low-viscosity melts. These features enable advanced applications such as self-healing materials and adaptive coatings. https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/revolutionizing-materials-the-rise-of-supramolecular-polymers-005831/
Supramolecular polymers offer high-quality properties and low-viscosity melts.
Visual Volumes: Insights into Packaging Shape https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/visual-volumes-insights-into-packaging-shape-005807/
Packaging shape plays a critical role in perceived volume, influencing consumer behavior and purchase decisions.
Reinforced PVC Composites from E-Waste https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/reinforced-pvc-composites-from-e-waste-005793/
PVC Composites reinforced with non-metallic printed circuit boards (PCBs) offer a groundbreaking solution for recycling e-waste.
Inside the Global Plastics Treaty - The Global Plastics Treaty ambitiously aims to tackle plastic pollution but currently needs a defined scope. INC must unite on a legally binding document that addresses political, economic, and social realities, emphasizing the science behind responsible plastic use across sectors.
https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/inside-the-global-plastics-treaty-005750/
The Global Plastics Treaty ambitiously aims to tackle plastic pollution but currently needs a defined scope. INC must unite on a legally binding document that addresses political, economic, and social realities, emphasizing the science behind responsible plastic use across sectors.
Cleaner Latex, Safer Planet: Ammonia-Free Solutions https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/cleaner-latex-safer-planet-ammonia-free-solutions-005742/
Researchers have developed two innovative methods to preserve and stabilize natural rubber latex using ammonia-free solutions.
Biomethanol-Based Silicone Rubber – A Future Perspective https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/biomethanol-based-silicone-rubber-a-future-perspective-005711/
WACKER has adopted the mass balance approach, enabling the simultaneous processing of both fossil-based and renewable raw materials.
Redesigning Marine Structures for Sustainability https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/redesigning-marine-structures-for-sustainability-005604/
The marine industry is increasingly adopting sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Looking Ahead – Future Shifts in the Plastics Industry https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/looking-ahead-future-shifts-in-the-plastics-industry-005716/
A recent study by Shell Polymers shows some trends in the plastics industry that will impact companies' operations.
Hard-to-Recycle Plastics – Facing The Challenge https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/the-challenge-of-recycling-hard-to-recycle-plastics-005655/
Hard-to-recycle plastics represent a challengue for the current recycling system, and innovations are needed to meet this challenge.
A lot has changed at SPE and in the plastics industry over the past 82 years! Take a look at the timeline showcasing notable events in SPE's history to celebrate Plastics Engineering's anniversary and its first year going fully online. Keep an eye out for more anniversary posts this week!
This timeline was initially published in the July/August 2022 print magazine, and we've updated it with key moments from the past two years.
Innovative Gel-Filter for PFAS Removal from Water https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/innovative-gel-filter-for-pfas-removal-from-water-005546/
The Reuther Research Group at UMass Lowell University has developed a gel-filtration system that helps remove PFAS from water.
PET Thermoforms- A New Landscape for PET Recycling https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/pet-thermoforms-a-new-landscape-for-pet-recycling-005440/
PET thermoforms are still gaining momentum and this industry segment is paving the way for a new landscape in PET recycling.
Researchers have developed a novel approach combining Lean Thinking and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), significantly reducing plastic products’ negative environmental impacts. https://plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/combining-lean-thinking-and-lca-for-sustainable-manufacturing-005599/
Researchers have created a new method that combines Lean Thinking and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to reduce the environmental impact of plastic manufacturing.
Five Start-Ups Leading Reuse, Resale, and Refill in Plastics https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2024/07/five-start-ups-leading-reuse-resale-and-refill-in-plastics-005574/
Reuse, resale, and refill are innovative business models that take old-school solutions to the next level, reduce plastic waste and significantly drive sustainability.
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