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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
By RTP Company Design engineers choose TPEs for improved ergonomics, enhanced grip performance, improved aesthetics, and critical impact protection. Applications that benefit from TPE overmolds range from consumer goods to medical instruments to industrial tools and can include knobs, handles, … Continued
By Vishu Shah, Consultek Plastics part failure is generally related to one of four key factors including Material Selection, Design, Process and Service Conditions. Material Selection Failures arising from hasty material selection are not uncommon in plastics or any other … Continued
Based on Dr. Stefan Glaser’s work on Predicting Reinforced Plastic Material Performance. By Dr. Emile Homsi Design engineers have traditionally used Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to predict reinforced plastic material performance. However, the technique presumes uniform distribution of fiber throughout … Continued
By Steve Gerbig, DSM Engineering Plastics There are several variables that impact the long-term success of a new program. Some of these variables include material, processing, tooling, and manufacturing. Any one of these may affect the manufacturing efficiency of the product … Continued
By Vishu Shah, Consultek Chemical Failure Very few plastics are totally impervious to all chemicals. Chemical failure occurring from exposing the products to certain chemicals is quite common. Residual or molded-in stress, high temperatures, and external loading tend to aggravate … Continued
