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The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics: What It Means for Injection Molders
Sustainable materials are reshaping the plastics industry, and biodegradable polymers are becoming more widely used … Continued
High Pigment Volume Concentrates, More Color in Every Drop
Pigment concentrates play a valuable role in coatings formulations for all applications. From Point-of-Sale colorants … Continued
Multifunctional Additives Under Regulatory Pressure
Lubricant and metalworking fluid formulators are entering a period in which additive choice is no … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
Sustainability has moved beyond being a corporate buzzword. It’s now a defining pillar of how nutraceutical and bioactive ingredients are sourced, produced, and marketed. As consumers become more eco-conscious and regulations tighten around environmental claims, the nutraceutical industry faces growing … Continued
Donald Thomson hates to see plastic go to waste. Literally. The Canadian-born builder and entrepreneur –– who has lived in Costa Rica for the past 34 years –– has gone through many phases in his mission to find viable, long-term … Continued
What Are Neurocosmetics? Neurocosmetics are personal care and cosmetic products formulated to influence the skin’s neurosensory network and the skin–brain connection. Rather than targeting only visible or functional skin parameters, these products interact with the skin’s sensory receptors, neuromediators, and … Continued
As polymers respond to the challenge of using feedstocks other than fossil fuels, several innovative examples are emerging, especially for the 3D printing industry, which is increasingly calling for resins made with renewable resources to advance more sustainable additive manufacturing. … Continued
If you’re like me, you might not have set your sights on a career in the coatings industry during your preprofessional education. Reflecting on your own path to coatings manufacturing as a vocation, do you wonder where the new skilled … Continued
