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Real-Time NIR Testing Can Slash QC Costs Up to 90%
Using the right near-infrared (NIR) measurement devices for the job is key—whether for moisture, composition analysis, or full-spectrum testing.
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Researchers Combine Mechanical and Chemical Recycling
This research team is working on developing a novel hybrid chemical-mechanical technology for recycling and upcycling of laminated and multilayered plastics.
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Have You Considered the Sustainability Benefits of Liquid Color?
Add less pigment to the solid-waste or recycling streams, save energy, and reduce waste to landfill, among other advantages.
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New Central Blending System Offers Greater Accuracy, Flexibility
Developed by Israel’s LIAD and available from Ampacet, system features dedicated ingredient weighing hoppers conveyed to specific machines to eliminate the risk of batch contamination.
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Innovative Recycler Sets Sights on PET Thermoforms
Green Impact Plastics becomes first to focus on thermoforms in tray-to-tray recycling venture.
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Novel Nozzle Tip Prevents Stringing, Saving Molds & Cycle Time
New design is said to eliminate mold damage from nozzle stringing or work-arounds that slow cycles.
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Novel Dual-Wheel Blow Molder Allows Quick Product Changes
Two wheels, one extruder, two sets of molds: all you need to change products without a mold change.
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‘Game Changing’ Flat Die Lives Up to Its Billing
Revolutionary ‘touchless’ die and control system for cast film and coating/laminating offer speed, efficiency and operational efficiencies to processors that were previously ‘unheard of.’
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Melt-Temperature Measurement Shows New Potential for Monitoring & Control
Unique melt-measurement system provides new types of data for quality and process control. A new version is coming soon.
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New Mold Grease Smooths Operations for Troublesome Tool
Switching to a new synthetic grease helped an injection molder keep a difficult die running, eliminating unplanned downtime and cutting scrap.
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