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 ratings, impact strength and flame retardancy for IGBT and other ...

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

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 ...

To date I have written few articles on effective process monitoring, making the case that third-party monitoring is the most robust option for accomplishing this. That said, I’m not sure if I have ...

Application requirements for polyolefin compounds continue to push the performance envelope with respect to improved mechanical properties such as flex modulus, tensile strength, and heat-distortion ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

In addition to these new educational offerings, PTXPO will once again feature the Tech Talk Theater for specific technology-focused presentations on the show floor, as well as in-booth demos from key ...

Kafrit, a well-known Israeli masterbatch and additives manufacturer, has collaborated with start-up Israeli additives company N3Cure to create what they call a breakthrough in crosslinking technology ...