Tony Bestall, Director of Silvergate Plastics, looks at how, by following strict quality controls and procedures, colour variation in a plastic product can be minimised, meaning a more efficient and cost effective manufacturing process.
An Italian manufacturer has created a mannequin manufactured from polypropylene foam to create a recyclable, lightweight and more cost-effective product.
David Brereton, Sales Director at Borough, a UK-based plastic injection moulder and chrome platers of plastic, looks at the use of chrome in vehicles and advises on what designers and manufacturers should consider when choosing to plate a part.
Sarah Skidmore, Marketing Manager at Plastics Colour Corp., explains how choosing the right colour for a plastic product, its branding or packaging goes much further than just aesthetics when it comes to winning over the consumer.
