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LATEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
4D Printing – the extra dimension
For decades, additive manufacturing (AM) has focused on optimising three-dimensional spatial architectures, optimising strength-to-weight ratios … Continued
How Paint is Formulated
A paint batch can look fine in the can and still fail where it matters: … Continued
Best Practices for Formulating with Niacinamide
Why Niacinamide Matters to Formulators Unlike many trend-driven cosmetic actives, niacinamide offers multiple benefits across … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
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
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
