PET Technologies' innovative solutions can redefine the future of the rPET market, driving the circular economy. All their blow mould machines are compatible with 100% rPET, helping manufacturers reduce waste and carbon footprint.
Can any form of plastics production ever be zero impact? And is it more environmentally considerate to produce products on a small scale, or is mass production more attuned to what the French refer to as Industrial Ecology?
How do you manufacture consistent, high-quality parts from materials that behave unpredictably? This is a critical question for manufacturers integrating post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics into their operations.
Adam Howard, Director at Seals Direct, explains the benefits of organic rubber injection moulding, including resilience, elasticity and abrasion resistance.
Big data, smart manufacturing, vertical integration and cross-platform communication. Does anyone know how to do it? And is it even feasible? Sumitomo (SHI) Demag explores the questions as we enter this new age of connectivity and transparency.
Tom Cash, Director of automation parts supplier Foxmere, dives into the different technologies that can help prevent plastic pollution, from blockchain traceability to AI sorting.
Here Peter Swanson, Founder and Executive Chair of adhesives specialist Intertronics, weighs up mechanical bonding vs adhesive bonding, and gives some advice for designing in an adhesive.
DIEFFENBACHER joins the IPAI community to foster a collaboration between research, AI development and established partners. This highlights the company's investment in digitalisation and AI.
Advanced surface texturing should be on everyone’s wishlist, and Fimark, a UK-based supplier of laser marking and laser etching, knows this well. 5-Axis laser texturing uses lasers to create complex patterns on three-dimensional objects’ surfaces.
Ceramicx, a leading manufacturer of infrared ceramic and quartz heating elements, has recently invested in pressure casting systems, gaining a competitive edge. It can now make IR heating products and systems bespoke for the thermoforming industry.
