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At Plast India 2023 from February 1 to 5 in Delhi, India, injection molding machine manufacturer and system solution provider ENGEL will be demonstrating how the benefits of all-electric injection molding machines can be leveraged in a cost-efficient way. Precision Molding for Caps and Closures By manufacturing flip-top caps and closures from a 32-cavity mold…

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VICTREX FG™ series has achieved successful certification to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 for use in drinking water system components from global public health organization NSF, in addition to the existing NSF 51 for use in food equipment materials. VICTREX FG™ series is a range of high-performance polymers for use in food, beverage and drinking water processing equipment. Suitable…

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SABIC introduced LNP™ KONDUIT™ 8TF36E compound, a new specialty material that helps address the stringent demands of burn-in test sockets (BiTS) used to stress-test double-data-rate (DDR) memory integrated circuits (ICs). High Temperature Resistance to Enhance BiTS Functionality As the number of pins and the testing temperature for DDR ICs increase and their dimensions shrink, materials used in BiTS…

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Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it has developed a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film that combines excellent applicability and adhesion for water-based and solvent-free coatings and can eliminate solvent-derived carbon-dioxide emissions. Eliminating CO2 Emissions Associated with VOCs The company looks to produce the film at a domestic plant by end-March 2024 to help popularize eco-friendly film products for which…

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What do a T-shirt, a rug, and a soda bottle have in common? Many are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a ubiquitous plastic that revolutionized the materials industry after it was patented in the 1940s. Created from petroleum refining, PET is a material known for its durability and versatility. It is easily molded into airtight containers,…

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Plastic Energy has announced the opening of its new research and development labs at Loughborough University in the UK. Plastic Energy and Loughborough University have had a partnership for the past 10 years, with Plastic Energy’s research team being based at the University and previously occupying shared laboratory space. State-of-the-Art Equipment for Quality Improvement The…

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Berkat Safety has launched KAMU® safety boots made with BASF’s Elastollan® Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), Elastopan® Polyurethane (PU) and Infinergy® Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane (E-TPU). Perfect for Harsh Conditions The innovative material solutions provide long-term comfort, energy return, lightweight cushioning, and superior slip resistance for workers. “The KAMU range is made for wearers of worksites with harsh conditions such as…

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Digital solutions are making it easy to maximize the full potential of production cells. They deliver a major contribution in terms of saving energy and cutting carbon footprints. At the Swiss Plastics Expo 2023 event, which will take place in Lucerne, Switzerland from 17 to 19 January, ENGEL will show how this works by using…

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Researchers from University of Michigan devised a way to recycle polyvinyl chloride plastic, a plastic that has a 0% recycling rate in the United States. Using Phthalates as Chemical Reaction Mediator University of Michigan researchers, led by study first author Danielle Fagnani and principal investigator Anne McNeil, have discovered a way to chemically recycle PVC…

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Polyplastics Co. Ltd. has developed unique CAE analysis technology that predicts the occurrence of vacuum voids in injection molded products made of DURACON® POM. Short Development Cycles This new CAE tool can predict the risk of voids forming before creating the mold, and thus helps to reduce trial samples, shorten the development cycle, and reduce energy usage.…

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