Fluoroplastics in focus: Between environmental protection and industrial needs
The debate about fluoroplastics and their environmental impact is reaching new heights. While environmentalists are calling for a ban on…
POLYMERS & RUBBER MATTERS (PRM) is World’s leading business magazine for Plastics Processing featuring Injection molding technology; Recycling, Thermoforming and forming technology; Extrusion technology; Additive manufacturing/3D printing technology; Tooling, materials, process engineering and services.
3D Printing Redefined: Manufacturing Plastic Components Faster and More Precisely
Just a few years ago, 3Dprinting was stillaniche product. Today, it has long been relevant to the market. The marketvolume for 2024 is estimated at 27.52 billion US dollars, with an annual growth rate of 23.6% forecast until 2032.
Plastic Tax: The Plastics Industry between Environmental Protection and Economic Efficiency
In response to the growing environmental impact, the EU has introduced the so-called plastic tax – a step that has…
3D Printing: New Recyclable Polymer Enhances Circular Economy
3D printing technology enables the precise fabrication of plastic components with minimal material waste. However, there is a lack of…
Innovative Process for Recyclable In-Mould Electronics
Making injection – molded a electronics more the environmentally friendly while providing developers with greater design freedom is a key challenge for the…
Durable Plastic Gets a Sustainability Makeover
ar tires, replacement hip joints, and bowling balls – all these products rely on thermosets, a class of plastics known for their extreme…
FAQ on Plagiarism Protection in the Plastics Industry
Only the best get copied. However, for companies in the plastics industry, it is hardly a reason to celebrate when their own products…
Ultrasonic welding of plastic: joining…
Anyone who has ever had to wear a plaster for a long time knows that this can sometimes irritate the skin. This is often triggered by the adhesives that hold the…
International Women’s Day: Women in…
8 March is International Women’s Day – the perfect occasion to highlight the role of women in the history of plastics. Although the plastics industry has long been dominated by men,…
Clean Industrial Deal: Plastics as…
The European plastics industry plays a crucial role in achieving climate goals and transitioning to a sustainable circular economy. Plastics Europe welcomes the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal but sees an…
Reifenhäuser Expands Service Capacity in…
The Reifenhäuser Group, a global specialist in extrusion technology, has strengthened its service infrastructure in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. By establishing a new Service Hub, Reifenhäuser aims…
In-house Recycling: Economical Plastics Recycling…
Rising raw material prices, sustainability pressure and the development of a circular economy are presenting the injection molding industry with new challenges. With in-house recycling, which integrates waste directly back…
Global Recycling Day: The Status…
Waste volumes are increasing, natural resources are limited and the environment is facing major challenges. Recycling is an important part of the solution – but where do we actually stand?…
National Circular Economy Strategy: Guidepost…
On 4 December 2024, the Federal Cabinet adopted the National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS). This strategy aims to accelerate the transformation of the German economy towards a more sustainable, resource-conserving…
From the 3D printer to…
In the world of additive manufacturing, innovations are constantly revolutionising the possibilities. Despite the progress, there is one major challenge: the need for support structures. They prevent material layers from…
Wilson Sporting Goods using 3D…
Baseball bats. These are not the products that one would typically associate with accelerated product development for injection molding. Unless, of course, your name is Glen Mason and you are…
Efficient Chemical Recycling Technology for…
Toray Industries has developed a proprietary technology for the efficient chemical recycling of nylon 66. Using subcritical water, the process enables fast depolymerization and recovery of monomers, offering a significant…
Clothing Goes Circular: The World’s…
Carbios, a French biotechnology leader, is at the forefront of innovation in plastic recycling, introducing a cutting-edge process of enzymatic recycling that promises to revolutionize the industry. This method allows…
Advancing Sustainable Automotive Materials: SK…
SK chemicals and Hyundai·Kia are driving sustainability in the automotive sector through innovative recycling technology. By incorporating circular and bio-based materials into Kia’s EV3 Study Car, the collaboration paves the…
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