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LATEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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 John Bozzelli Black specks, streaks or color mixing errors are the most commonly recurring problems that mar the surface of highly cosmetic injection molded parts. Three likely culprits causing the surface issues are resin degradation, equipment contamination, or process … Continued
By Randy Hough One time I was looking through a career book that featured tool and die making. I was hoping it might actually accurately describe what it is like to be a toolmaker, but, as usual, I was disappointed. … Continued
By Steve Gerbig, DSM Engineering Plastics Frequently Asked Questions I’ve been making this plastic part for a long time and never had a problem. Now the parts are failing. What’s wrong? Whose hot runner system should I use? How much regrind … Continued
By Jim Zwynenburg, Associated Polymer Labs, Inc. Abstract: Dynamic mechanical analysis was proven an effective tool in characterizing open cell foams like polyurethanes, and closed cell polyolefin foams.1, 2, 3 The foam hinged lid container market continues to grow as … Continued
By BASF New Ultradur® HR (Hydrolysis Resistant) PBT and Ultradur® HR + NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide) Resistant PBT. The new Ultradur® HR (Hydrolysis Resistant) PBT grades are designed for applications that demand mechanical property retention, during exposure to high heat and … Continued
