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Sustainability is about much more than the manufactured product, and it’s about more than the environment—recycling, waste reduction, energy efficiency, etc. The good news is that plastics processors are concerned with all of what Sustainability entails—even if they don’t think of it that way. (Photo: Graham Packaging) Last week, I wrote a brief “book review” of a highly useful new publication from consulting engineer Dr. Robin Kent, whose 18 articles…

In response to a petition filed by a coalition of healthcare professionals, scientists, and public health and environmental organizations, FDA reportedly has agreed to reconsider the safety of bisphenol A (BPA) in polycarbonate, metal can coatings, and other food-contacting materials. FDA will come to a final decision on the safety of the additive by Oct. 31, 2022, according to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), one of the petition’s signatories. The…

A new patent-protected method and technology for micro molding medical parts, created by Westfall Technik, eliminates cold runners and increases the allowable residence time of material in the machine. The benefits include slashed production time, lower per-piece cost, and reduced material usage. Vijay Kudchadkar, Director of Advanced Engineering for Westfall Technik, will detail the company’s new technology — developed over the past 10 years — in a June 14 presentation at…

Our guest this month on the Resin Report Monthly Edition is Jeremy Pafford, Head of North America, Market Development, at business intelligence firm ICIS. As always, we began our conversation with a recap of resin pricing trends in the previous month and a look at what might be in store in June and beyond. In terms of future trends to watch, Pafford believes that supply and demand may begin to find some…

Published 6/3/2022 | 1 MINUTE READ Resin pricing, screw design’s impact on gels in films, hiring mistakes, getting rid of bubbles in injection molding and the basics of leader pins and bushings in tools were just some of the most-viewed articles at PTonline.com in May.

Sabic will be exhibiting its portfolio of innovative foam and lightweight solutions for the first time at Foam Expo North America from June 28 to 30 in Novi, MI. Sabic offers more than 20 foam products based on PP, EVA, PE, PS, and PU resins, as well as elastomers. At booth 2702, Sabic will be showcasing a variety of end applications made using its foam and lightweight materials for the mobility,…