Sharp decline for polyolefins with overall downward trajectory for PS, PVC and PET.

Uniloy showed off new integrated machine vision, a new leak tester and a new extruder for up to 100% PCR; and gave a peek at ...

SABIC introduces the LNP Thermocomp OFM76XXP and OFM76EXP compounds, based on polyphenylene sulfide resin, offering high CTI ...

Funding for building out advanced materials and polymers hub to be disbursed over the next decade.

Alroy will stay on with Hitech through an unspecified transition period. Rod Crue, an engineer for 16 years at Hitech, will join the new firm as an employee. Hitech has also hired extrusion and ...

High-frequency vibrations are applied to two parts’ surfaces by a vibrating tool, commonly called a “horn” or “sonotrode.” Ultrasonic welding is a widely recognized and accepted process for joining ...

Examine your purge pile for specks and uneven color distribution. If there are random specks in the pile as shown here, then your streaks are likely being caused by the screw and barrel. Photos: ...

Perhaps the most important application of tubing is in the medical field for such functions as delivering intravenous medication, restricting blood flow, tying off wounds, in catheter systems and ...

AEC 's new VacTrac Atlas Series control platform offers advanced control and monitoring of bulk material handling systems. The Advanced Transfer & Loading Automation System (Atlas) is designed to ...

As finding and training talented staff becomes ever more difficult, injection molders across the country are looking to improve their current automation and add more. While automation is a perfect fit ...

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of flexible and protective packaging, has announced it is expanding its senior leadership roles, with Kevin Baudhuin adding the title of chairman in addition to ...

The Braskem resin is said to allow the production of completely transparent stretch film with excellent mechanical properties on SML stretch film lines. Resultant films are reportedly highly resilient ...