Plastics Today

MARCH 14, 2024

The “PlastChem Report” released today includes a database that lists 16,000 known plastic chemicals, more than a quarter of which it classifies as hazardous.

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Design World

APRIL 30, 2024

It can’t be easy being a plastics manufacturer these days, with a barrage of news reports about plastic particles being found on remote beaches or the seabed itself. But count on Rumford, R.I.-based based igus Inc.

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Manufacturing 147

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 19, 2025

Image: Coates Coates is breathing new life into its end-of-life cycle Armorzone plastic traffic barriers by collaborating with Ingal Civil Products to recycle and reuse the materials to manufacture the worlds first road crash-tested recycled plastic barriers. Once in the Coates fleet, they are hired by customers.

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Design World

JUNE 17, 2024

Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease released worldwide every year.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 27, 2025

And then when he bought his plastic machine shop in 1985, I was in high school. Over the past 19 years, they’ve managed risks and opportunities to grow from a garage shop to a 10,000-square-foot facility producing plastic parts. And I think it would be harder to break into that business than plastic.

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E&T

OCTOBER 30, 2023

She added: “Many businesses across Wales have already adopted the change prior to the ban by switching to reusable products or swapping out their plastic for cardboard or paper alternatives where reusables aren’t suitable. According to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, people living in England use 2.7

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

series of e-chain plastic cable carriers as part of JEEVES, an autonomous robot from Robotise Technologies that can autonomously navigate its environment and replace up to 300 hotel minibars. igus has supplied its E2.10

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 25, 2022

25, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, announced the next step in delivering on Canada’s commitments on plastic waste and pollution by launching two consultations to: Develop rules for recyclability and compostability labelling; and. We must find a way to recirculate plastics in our economy.

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Compliance Manufacturing 122

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Enclosures come in various forms, including different types of metal and plastic, and are commonplace across all industrial applications, from indoor manufacturing plants to outdoor mining sites. An easy decision Manufacturing environments often require highly customised setups to accommodate various equipment and processes.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

MARCH 8, 2023

‘Cleanup is futile’ if production continues at current rate, amid rapid rise in marine pollution An unprecedented rise in plastic pollution has been uncovered by scientists, who have calculated that more than 170tn plastic particles are afloat in the oceans. Continue reading.

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Manufacturing 110

E&T

MAY 24, 2023

It found that while natural and wood-based cellulose fabrics degraded within a month, synthetic textiles - including so-called compostable plastic materials like polylactic acid (PLA) and the synthetic portions of textile blends - showed no signs of degradation even after more than a year submerged in the ocean.

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Electronics 105

Design World

JUNE 3, 2024

Emerson has announced its new Branson GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users the flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex, or delicate plastic components and assemblies. The… The post Emerson’s new laser welder automates assembly of small plastic parts appeared first on Design World.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 29, 2024

Countries are for the first time considering restrictions on the global production of plastic – to reduce it by 40% in 15 years – in an attempt to protect human health and the environment. Motion sets out worldwide target in alignment with Paris agreement to limit global heating to 1.5C

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Manufacturing 111

Plastics Today

JULY 9, 2024

The accreditation gives SPE observer status in the assembly and enables its participation in negotiations surrounding the global treaty on plastic pollution.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 27, 2025

A considerable amount of engineering goes into making plastic surfaces look and feel good. Plastic textures are often specified by choosing a sample reference number from one of several mold texture systems ( Figure 1 ). FIG 1 — A texture card with reference samples for VDI 3400 plastic textures.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 22, 2023

Alternatives to single-use drinking cups are now being trialled at stadium venues in Brisbane as part of a government effort to protect Queensland’s environment and lifestyle. The stadium trials will build on our single-use plastic bag and straw bans, the successful ‘Containers for Change’ program and our $1.1

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Beverage Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Dr Ruirui Qiao from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is working with her team of researchers to refine new polymerisation techniques – the team’s goal is to provide a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics; she spoke with Manufacturers’ Monthly to explain. billion by that time.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 14, 2024

Creating a thriving ecosystem for global plastics circularity, built by North American industry players and Canadian research institutions CALGARY — On Mar. This Centre of Excellence demonstrates a pragmatic approach to addressing the opportunities and challenges presented by plastic circularity.

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Value chain Manufacturing 104

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 16, 2022

Smart Bin Technology automatically sorts plastic, metal, and glass as well as specific types of plastic using Internet of Things (IoT), sensors, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and infrared spectroscopy technologies.

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Artificial Intelligence Prototype  Sourcing Robotics 124

The Guardian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Food container firm affected by ‘challenging macroeconomic environment’ Tupperware, the lossmaking 78-year-old American plastic food container brand, has filed for bankruptcy and is on the hunt for new owners as it attempts to lure younger customers. Continue reading.

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Manufacturing 111

Plastics Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

How the plastics industry can make plastic work better for the environment.

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Design World

OCTOBER 10, 2023

OKW has added tough new SOLID-BOX to its range of plastic enclosures for test and measurement electronics. SOLID-BOX (IP 66, IP 67) has IK 08 impact protection, making it suitable for devices used in challenging industrial and outdoor environments.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Electronics 130

Design World

APRIL 13, 2023

These new sensors, available in diffuse and through-beam sensing styles, offer sensing distances up to 2000mm, rugged stainless steel and plastic housings, and protection ratings up to IP68 for use in challenging industrial environments. Wenglor ultrasonic sensors are IO-Link v1.1

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Plastics Today

JUNE 16, 2023

When you consider the chemical structure of things and the energy needed to make and use them, plastics are kinder to the environment and human health than alternative materials.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Rotomolder forgoes legal fees in prison diversion case Rotational molder Hendren Plastics and its CEO, Jim Hendren, are forgoing $380,000 in court costs they could collect in a long-running legal battle over the company's use of workers from a drug treatment prison diversion program. Lights, Camera, Plastic? Court of Appeals in St.

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Design World

AUGUST 17, 2023

OKW’s robust DATEC-MOBIL-BOX handheld plastic enclosures are now available in seven versions. They are rated IP 65 (optional) for use in harsh environments. High-performance DATEC-MOBIL-BOX is ideal for mobile data recording and transfer, measuring and control, and stock and sales logging.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 17, 2023

NSW businesses are being encouraged to apply for a grant under a new $60 million national program to transform plastic waste into valuable products. NSW Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe spoke about why a project such as this is so important for the environment.

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E&T

JANUARY 27, 2023

These items are all wrapped in plastic and this is contributing to all those particles in the operating room. “It It is a very dense environment for plastic particles to be introduced into the surrounding air. The types of microplastic particles identified relate to common plastic wrapping materials.”

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i4.0 today

JUNE 17, 2025

a developer of advanced laser processing and metrology systems, today announced the launch of two precision measurement systems engineered to deliver fast, accurate, and repeatable non-contact measurements for sensitive materials in cleanroom and high-tech manufacturing environments. Bold Laser Automation, Inc., Today Magazine.

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E&T

MARCH 20, 2024

Europe’s plastic manufacturers are steadily losing market share to China and are struggling to meet environment and climate targets, a study has found.

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Manufacturing 111

Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 10, 2025

This initiative is in line with Québec’s efforts to reduce plastic pollution and promote more sustainable packaging strategies. “The Québec population is increasingly aware of the impact of their food consumption on their health and the environment. Danone Canada understands this!

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Supply Chain Manufacturing 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 26, 2024

Image: benqook/stock.adobe.com More than 43,000 tonnes of soft plastics is set to be diverted from Victorian landfills every year thanks to a $15.6 Three projects that were delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government have been announced under the new Recycling Modernisation Fund Plastics Technology stream.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Putting food waste to good use: the hub is developing sustainable plastics using food waste, such as cooking oil. The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 26, 2023

The Victorian government is launching the next phase of its landmark ban on single-use plastics which is set to roll out at the beginning of February. Plastic pollution has significant impacts on our health, wildlife, and the environment.

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Manufacturing 98

E&T

APRIL 9, 2024

In a study led by the University of Sheffield, researchers found that substituting plastics with alternative materials actually results in increased greenhouse gas emissions.

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Plastics News

JULY 12, 2023

Willemijn Peeters, head of consultancy Searious Business, says the treaty needs to move the world away from virgin plastic and into what she calls “real recycling” with extended producer responsibility laws and deposit return systems. PN interviewed her in her role with Searious Business.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 23, 2024

Ensuring the efficiency, durability, and safety of these systems in harsh Australian environments requires innovative solutions, with compact enclosures playing a crucial role. Rittal’s AX plastic enclosures are specifically designed to protect electrical engineering components in harsh outdoor environments.

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