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It can be challenging to manufacture plastic products that are genuinely ‘green’ – reusable, recoverable, remanufacturable and if all else fails, recyclable. So, where are we at as an industry today? This blog from the BEC Group highlights the good, the bad, and importantly, what must be done to meet future goals for plastics recycling and a circular economy.
In this blog, injection moulder Pentagon Plastics highlights why they are working to bring mindfulness and well-being into their manufacturing environment and the benefits of doing so.
In this blog, Davis-Standard, a leader in high-performance converting and extrusion systems, has summarised thirteen common pellet quality issues with photo examples, defect names, possible causes and troubleshooting steps for correction.
Some variation in material is expected and acceptable as long as the same part is produced every time. In this blog, RJG Technologies discusses how second stage speed influences your process and can reduce part variability.
With antimicrobial products becoming more readily available in the market, BioCote® discusses the benefits of antimicrobial technology and why you should add it to your product range.
Liquid colour offers several advantages over solid masterbatches. In this blog, Riverdale Global discusses the top 10 reasons why plastics processors are choosing liquid colour and additives.
In this blog, RJG Technologies, a company offering injection moulding process support, training, and consultancy services, examines what effects the second stage speed setting has on your specific pressure curves as well as the part weight at different volumetric speeds.
Following a demographic study carried out by Sierra 57 Consult and its HR advisors, the technical and engineering recruitment specialists have listed eight common reasons why valued employees up sticks and leave.
In the last 20 years, the technological advancements within industrial metrology have been enormous. In this blog, 3D metrology specialist GOM discusses what you should expect from industrial metrology in 2021, including the use of Computer Tomography.
In this blog, RJG Technologies, an injection moulding training and technology company, discusses how cavity pressure sensors can help you troubleshoot processes more effectively without button-pushing.
Many companies are choosing to go British right now for a multitude of reasons. In this blog, Plunkett Associates explores the positives of UK manufacturing.
With global supply chains breaking down due to the COVID pandemic, coupled with the ‘Brexit effect’, many companies have considered bringing their outsourced tooling manufacture closer to home.
In this blog, RJG Technologies, an independent company providing injection moulding process support, training and consultancy services, highlights the three main methods of injection moulding processing and the pros and cons of each.
In this blog, RJG Technologies, an independent company offering injection moulding process support, training, and consultancy services, addresses what sink marks are and shares five tips to prevent the common plastic processing issue from occurring.
In this blog, plastics recycling company Vanden Recycling examines whether the flexible packaging industry should be reducing the use of multilayer film – a question on the minds of most brands, retailers and converters.
Many UK companies that currently import components into the UK believe that they should be looking at a reshoring programme, and the reasons are numerous.
We’ve all watched webinars, especially since the pandemic arrived. We’ve watched good ones, boring ones, and even some calamitous ones. But one thing for sure – they’re here to stay.
In this blog, market-leading antimicrobial additives provider BioCote® shares the benefits of integrating antimicrobial technology into food manufacturing surfaces.
In this blog, Matsuura Machinery explains how you can access new manufacturing opportunities with increased design freedom and a shorter time-to-market, using familiar materials with HP Multi-Jet Fusion 3D Printing – the perfect complement to your injection moulding process.
Looking to switch up your manufacturing methods? Additive manufacturing can help streamline your processes, localise production, reduce costs and embed sustainability into your manufacturing. In this blog, Ricoh 3D shares its top 10 reasons why you should embrace the 3D printing revolution.
