In cooperation with machine builders KraussMaffei, Evonik Industries has achieved a milestone in plastics processing ‒ the CoverForm system solution that enables the manufacture of injection-molded plastic components with a functional surface in just one step.
Thanks to the CCD 300, embossing at 3000 caps per minute
Over the past decades, structural adhesives have evolved into effective and dependable alternatives to conventional joining techniques such as bolting, riveting and welding.
DuPont launches innovative In Mold Hold Press technology, a new principle aimed at increasing molding productivity by decreasing cycle times.
Plastic Technologies' oPTI PET bottle technology offers improved shelf-presence, barrier customization for beer applications.
Trends and technologies in injection moulding solutions for the production of food packaging was the main topic of the third Market Segment Meeting at the main Demag plant in Schwaig, owned by the Japanese-German machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH.
The public’s perception of UV printing has changed. One reason for this is the level of photoinitiators from UV printing inks measured in food. At the beginning of this year BASF announced a technological breakthrough: Igracure 270 is said to ensure quick curing for UV inks with only very low emissions – which is a first.
More and more high quality optical components are being produced using polymers. Two factors are driving this trend.
High performance injection molding is like racing: fast laps can be made only by those who previously extensively tested and optimized.
Ever since the advent of food packaging, food preservation has been a factor which has had a significant influence on the development of new forms of packaging.
Teknor Apex and Genesis Plastics Welding cooperate in applying ecoGenesis technology to the fabrication of fluid delivery, storage, and drainage bags from TPE film.
The Dow Chemical Company announced that it has successfully demonstrated the use of recycled plastic to generate energy.
