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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 Associated Polymer Labs, Inc. The C.W. Brabender Instruments, Inc. laboratory extruder systems cover the complete range of processing conditions for quality control, product development, research applications, pilot plant and small scale production. The extruders provide close test reproducibility acting … Continued
By Gretchen Leighliter, Laboratory Manager (Lodi, OH), and Bob Trinklein, Color Technology Manager (Pawtucket, RI), Teknor Color Company The twin forces of computerization and global competition are continually raising the standard for quality in manufacturing, and some of the most … Continued
By Protomold – Nobody’s Faster In The Short Run.® The fundamental rapid injection molding design rules for this decade are the same as those for the last decade (and several before that). But we wanted to reiterate them to help … Continued
By R.J. Pierce & John Bozzelli I. Introduction Some operating conditions may generate levels of static electricity on thermoplastic pellets that can cause significant operating problems. These problems may manifest themselves as separation of lines, irregular product feeding or separation of … Continued
By RJG Inc. In today’s global economy absolute quality to the customer is the world standard for any successful molder. While all molders talk about world class Lean Manufacturing and total quality, the fact is that most are still attempting … Continued
