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The role of recycled resin in packaging isn’t a straightforward, linear one. In this blog, David Wilson, Managing Director of Vanden Recycling UK, discusses the role of recycled resin in packaging, including the challenges of using recycled content and where it all started.
Industrial robots are being used more and more in so many industries, no more so than the manufacturing industry. In this blog, igus explains what industrial robots are and discusses why they are important.
Tight production schedule? Imagine production quality parts delivered the next day. In this blog, Plunkett Associates discuss how 3D printing can support production schedules, bridging gaps in your production.
In this blog, RJG explains what knit lines are in injection moulding and how you can minimise their appearance and improve overall part quality and strength.
“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people,” said Steve Jobs. Never is this more so than in the world of tooling and moulding. In this blog, Plunkett Associates discuss the importance of the relationship between your moulder and toolmaker.
Plasma and corona surface treatment systems play an increasingly critical role in the manufacture of high-quality products within various high-technology industries around the world. In this blog, Tantec UK shares five reasons why medical device manufacturers, in particular, use plasma and corona treatment.
In this blog, the BEC Group discusses the mechanics and use of recycled materials as well as which industries are making headway (and not) in the recycling and reusing of plastic materials.
Struggling with flash? In this blog, process support and training provider RJG explains what flash is, its two causes and how to troubleshoot them.
There are many reasons to change a nozzle tip, from damage to maintenance to switching out a colour. In this blog, RJG shares a step-by-step guide to properly changing a nozzle tip to prevent future damage or difficulties.
Viscosity is one of those tricky things that can throw off part quality if you don’t account for it. In this blog, process support and training provider RJG explains what viscosity is, why it’s important, and how it’s measured.
In this blog, Bright Green Plastics explains what common recycling symbols mean to help you understand what you need to look out for when recycling your packaging at home.
Part concept and design are vital to the moulding process, so it’s important to spend some additional time analysing your design before creating the mould. In this blog, RJG Technologies shares some part design considerations.
It can be challenging to manufacture plastic products that are genuinely ‘green’ – reusable, recoverable, remanufacturable and if all else fails, recyclable. So, where are we at as an industry today? This blog from the BEC Group highlights the good, the bad, and importantly, what must be done to meet future goals for plastics recycling and a circular economy.
In this blog, injection moulder Pentagon Plastics highlights why they are working to bring mindfulness and well-being into their manufacturing environment and the benefits of doing so.
In this blog, Davis-Standard, a leader in high-performance converting and extrusion systems, has summarised thirteen common pellet quality issues with photo examples, defect names, possible causes and troubleshooting steps for correction.
Some variation in material is expected and acceptable as long as the same part is produced every time. In this blog, RJG Technologies discusses how second stage speed influences your process and can reduce part variability.
With antimicrobial products becoming more readily available in the market, BioCote® discusses the benefits of antimicrobial technology and why you should add it to your product range.
Liquid colour offers several advantages over solid masterbatches. In this blog, Riverdale Global discusses the top 10 reasons why plastics processors are choosing liquid colour and additives.
In this blog, RJG Technologies, a company offering injection moulding process support, training, and consultancy services, examines what effects the second stage speed setting has on your specific pressure curves as well as the part weight at different volumetric speeds.
Following a demographic study carried out by Sierra 57 Consult and its HR advisors, the technical and engineering recruitment specialists have listed eight common reasons why valued employees up sticks and leave.
