Extrusion: Film & Sheet

Glass fiber PP composite taking off in automotive interior applications

February 19, 2019

Thermoforming, Extrusion: Film & Sheet, Materials

Renolit Tecnogor, a 100% recyclable, glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene-based composite material, has reportedly gained a leading position in the automotive interiors market with major OEM customers.

Extrusion basics: All about amperes, or making the current ‘current’

February 17, 2019

Extrusion: Film & Sheet

Extrusion: Pipe & Profile

Allan Griff

Most extruder screws are driven by electric motors, so managing the current (electron flow) through these motors is essential. Here’s why.

EcoCortec opens bioplastic and anti-corrosion film plant in Croatia

February 14, 2019

Extrusion: Film & Sheet

Sustainability

Clare Goldsberry

Located in Croatia’s Baranja region on a 10,000-square-meter site, the plant offers complete converting, extruding and printing capabilities.

Journey to the Big Time Recycling Extravaganza coloring book

Inteplast colors outside the lines to teach about recycling

February 12, 2019

Recycling

Sustainability, Extrusion: Film & Sheet, Injection Molding, Materials

Clare Goldsberry

A coloring book published by Inteplast Group (Livingston, NJ) teaches kids about the science of recycling and explains that plastic bags have a value that should be recovered.

Toray Plastics (America) expands OPP film production

February 06, 2019

Packaging

Automotive and Mobility, Building & Construction, Consumer Products, Extrusion: Film & Sheet, Medical

Clare Goldsberry

The installation of a new, state-of-the-art 8.7-meter polypropylene film line marks the next phase of Toray’s multi-year strategic plan to expand and automate production capabilities.

Gecko-inspired adhesive combines strong bond with damage-free, clean removal properties

February 01, 2019

Packaging

Automotive and Mobility, Consumer Products, Extrusion: Film & Sheet

Clare Goldsberry

The groundbreaking dry adhesive from Akron Ascent Innovations is based on biomimicry research studies conducted at the University of Akron.

Why manufacturing needs augmented reality

January 30, 2019

PLASTEC West

Injection Molding

Extrusion: Film & Sheet, Extrusion: Pipe & Profile

Norbert Sparrow

In addition to boosting productivity and efficiency and, in some cases, achieving stunning ROI, augmented reality (AR) also can mitigate the skills gap, according to AR pioneer Scott Montgomerie.

BTG portable film scanner SA2001 screen close

Hand-held device offers instant and accurate inspection of flexible films

January 29, 2019

Packaging

Extrusion: Film & Sheet

PlasticsToday Staff

Surface Analyst Entry-Level SA 2001 determines in two seconds if a film has been properly prepared for adhesion processes including lamination and printing.