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.
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.
In this blog, RJG Technologies examines the pros and cons of six common injection moulding materials, including Polypropylene, Polycarbonate, Polylactic Acid, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyethylene and finally, Polyamide.
In this blog, ASACLEAN, a worldwide leader in commercial purging compounds, shares three reasons why purge training should be part of your processor training.
In this blog, Telsonic UK’s Martin Frost outlines the principles and benefits of the Cut’n’Seal process which, due to its flexible nature, is leading a growing number of manufacturers to incorporate the technology within their production systems.
Wondering what plasma and plasma treatment is? In this blog, Tantec, manufacturers of plasma and corona surface treatment systems, explain what plasma and plasma treatment is in a nutshell.
In this blog, Process Parameters, a UK-based manufacturer of Industrial Temperature Sensors, discusses how an Optris Thermal Imaging Camera can become part of your process measurement and control.
Have you thought about adopting Industry 4.0 technology but are worried about: costs, expertise, training, or the viability of connecting to existing machines? In this blog, Intouch Monitoring answers your questions about smart manufacturing technology.
If your company is processing significant quantities of plastic material, it could be time to consider a centralised material handling and drying system. In this blog article, PlastikCity examines the benefits of moving to a centralised system and look at factors that could make such a move impractical.
Especially in these Covid times, everyone is after your online marketing spend – but what gets you ‘REAL’ results? Directories, SEO, PPC, marketing agencies or PlastikCity?
Medical device manufacturer, Europlaz, looks back at the projects it was involved in during a memorable 12 months by revisiting some of its top stories from 2020.
In this blog article, RJG Technologies outline seven ways to lower your injection moulding costs so you can improve your bottom line.
‘Here at a crossroad for 3D printing, we reflect on a truly extraordinary year – and look ahead to a new one’, writes Mark Dickin, Additive Manufacturing & Moulding Engineering Manager at Ricoh 3D in this blog article.
