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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
A recent study by CC Technologies Labs, Inc. showed the U.S. Industry spent $276 billion a year in costs related to, or caused from, corrosion. In the plastics industry, these costs are not limited to mold damage and repair. Corrosion … Continued
Do The Bump! Paid Content by Protomold Nobody’s Faster In The Short Run.® A bump-off is a small undercut in a part design that can be safely removed from a straight-pull mold without the use of side actions. It works … Continued
By Paulson Training All of us are looking for ways to increase productivity, decrease costs and improve profitability. While watching expenses and increasing your revenue are important elements to efficiency and growth, the most commonly overlooked key to your success … Continued
By Protomold – Nobody’s Faster In The Short Run.® We’ve written often about issues – sink or gas bubbles – that can be caused by overly thick walls in plastic parts, but thin walls can be problematic too. Obviously a … Continued
By RTP Company There are a variety of TPE technologies available offering a wide range of mechanical properties and end-use performance. In may cases, the performance range of different TPE polymers overlap and make specific grade selection uncertain. Knowing how … Continued
