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Thanksgiving leftovers
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Extrusion Basics: What Thanksgiving Leftovers Can Teach Us About Plastic ScrapExtrusion Basics: What Thanksgiving Leftovers Can Teach Us About Plastic Scrap

Plastic material is the “food” of extrusion processes. Scrap must be stored cleanly and used wisely, just like holiday leftovers.

byAllan Griff
Nov 12, 2021
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Opportunities for High-Performance Polymers in the Semiconductor SpaceOpportunities for High-Performance Polymers in the Semiconductor Space
Nov 11, 2021
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How Composites Support Camouflage on the BattlefieldHow Composites Support Camouflage on the Battlefield
byNorbert Sparrow
Nov 10, 2021
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Paying Attention to Problems Can Lead to Significant InnovationPaying Attention to Problems Can Lead to Significant Innovation
bySumit Mukherjee
Nov 8, 2021
1 Min Read
futuristic car dashboard
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In-Mold Electronics: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain?In-Mold Electronics: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain?
Nov 5, 2021
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carbon-fiber wheel
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Carbon-Fiber Composites on a Roll in Auto WheelsCarbon-Fiber Composites on a Roll in Auto Wheels
Nov 5, 2021
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Are You Neglecting the Most Critical Injection Molding Metric?
Are You Neglecting the Most Critical Injection Molding Metric?
Nov 2, 2021
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byPierre Maillet
Jetson One in flight
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Jetson One Takes Personal Flight to a New Level
Jetson One Takes Personal Flight to a New Level
Oct 28, 2021
byStephen Moore
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Need a Light-Curing Adhesive Solution? These 5 Tips Will Help
Need a Light-Curing Adhesive Solution? These 5 Tips Will Help
Oct 22, 2021
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Giulia GTA
Materials
Hexcel, HP Composites Deliver Supercar Body Panels
Hexcel, HP Composites Deliver Supercar Body Panels
Oct 21, 2021
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byPlasticsToday Staff
micro-molded parts
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Micro-Molding Machine Scales Production on Existing Automation Platform, Increasing Throughput
Micro-Molding Machine Scales Production on Existing Automation Platform, Increasing Throughput
Oct 21, 2021
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1 Min Read
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How Adhesives Are Driving Advances in E-Mobility
How Adhesives Are Driving Advances in E-Mobility
Oct 19, 2021
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Lanxess and BP Partner to Make Plastics Green
Lanxess and BP Partner to Make Plastics Green
Oct 13, 2021
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byNorbert Sparrow
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Understanding the Hardness of Metals
Understanding the Hardness of Metals
Oct 12, 2021
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byDave Palmer
Rendering of Tiangong Space Station
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Plastics, Composites Venture into Orbit and Beyond
Plastics, Composites Venture into Orbit and Beyond
Oct 12, 2021
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Solvay plant in Greenville, SC
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Solvay Adds Thermoplastic Composite Capacity at South Carolina Plant
Solvay Adds Thermoplastic Composite Capacity at South Carolina Plant
Oct 5, 2021
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Kraiburg graphic
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Smooth Touch TPEs to Debut at Fakuma
Smooth Touch TPEs to Debut at Fakuma
Oct 1, 2021
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byPlasticsToday Staff
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Conductive Thread Magically Turns Shirt into Lifesaving EKG Heart Monitor
Conductive Thread Magically Turns Shirt into Lifesaving EKG Heart Monitor
Sep 15, 2021
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byElizabeth Montalbano
business forecast
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Supply Chain Shortages a Drag on Plastics Processing Equipment Shipments
Supply Chain Shortages a Drag on Plastics Processing Equipment Shipments
Sep 7, 2021
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byPlasticsToday Staff
plastic waste mixed with asphalt
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Adding Plastic Waste to Asphalt Reaps Environmental Benefits
Adding Plastic Waste to Asphalt Reaps Environmental Benefits
Aug 28, 2021
byPlasticsToday Staff
Toronto skyline
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PLAST-EX Returns to Toronto under Advanced Design & Manufacturing Umbrella
PLAST-EX Returns to Toronto under Advanced Design & Manufacturing Umbrella
Aug 27, 2021
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byPlasticsToday Staff
future factory touchscreen
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Harnessing Technology to Optimize Medical Injection Molding 44028
Harnessing Technology to Optimize Medical Injection Molding
Aug 26, 2021
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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App Gamifies Recycling by Rewarding Consumers
App Gamifies Recycling by Rewarding Consumers
Aug 24, 2021
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plastic bottles forming recycling symbol
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New Survey Shows Consumers Want Products Made from Recycled Materials
New Survey Shows Consumers Want Products Made from Recycled Materials
Aug 19, 2021
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byClare Goldsberry
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Designers Benefit in Move From Metal to Other Materials. How Best to Proceed?
Designers Benefit in Move From Metal to Other Materials. How Best to Proceed?
Aug 16, 2021
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1 Min Read
Sadhan Jana, PhD.
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Lego Bricks Inspire New Load-Bearing Aerogel Design
Lego Bricks Inspire New Load-Bearing Aerogel Design
Aug 12, 2021
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
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Blockchain Traceability for Recycled Plastic Waste Revealed
Blockchain Traceability for Recycled Plastic Waste Revealed
Aug 12, 2021
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
New VW emblem
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Acrylic Resin Sets Stage for New-Look VW Emblem
Acrylic Resin Sets Stage for New-Look VW Emblem
Aug 6, 2021
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byStephen Moore
car radar systems
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Glass-Fiber PBT Probes Potential in Vehicle Radar
Glass-Fiber PBT Probes Potential in Vehicle Radar
Aug 5, 2021
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byPlasticsToday Staff
micro-molded components
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A Few Fundamental Facts About Micro Molding 43723
A Few Fundamental Facts About Micro Molding
Aug 5, 2021
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Bacteria-based Bioplastics Have Agricultural Benefits
Bacteria-based Bioplastics Have Agricultural Benefits
Aug 5, 2021
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High-Tech In-Store Machine Incentivizes Recycling
High-Tech In-Store Machine Incentivizes Recycling
Jul 28, 2021
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spotlights on stage
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Plastics Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Inductees
Plastics Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Inductees
Jul 28, 2021
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byPlasticsToday Staff
vaccine and needle
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Plastic Bag Shortage Hinders Rollout of COVID Vaccines
Plastic Bag Shortage Hinders Rollout of COVID Vaccines
Jul 27, 2021
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Eastman-USAMP-PADNOS chart
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Eastman Lends Chemical Recycling Expertise to Automotive Recycling Project
Eastman Lends Chemical Recycling Expertise to Automotive Recycling Project
Jul 27, 2021
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff

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