3D Printing and Molding Bone Replacements
One company, FibreTuff is compounding a cellulose-based biomaterial for 3D rinting and molding of medical devices for spine, trauma and sports medicine. One major benefit to the material is that it can be seen on x-rays without the introduction of additives a term known in medical circles at r...
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The Canadian Conundrum
As of right now, the US economy is doing well, but what about our second-largest export market? There is a believe that Canada's consumer spending is past its peak and will see a downward trend over the next two years. Compared to the US, Canadian households have much higher levels of de...
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Great Cover Story in Plastics Engineering Magazine
I may be a little biased on the article since I'm quoted in it, but the article outlines some of the new things with auxiliary equipment and Industry 4.0 that were highlighted at NPE. It's an interesting article and be sure to read to the end to the section of Values in Used Auxiliaries . (Tha...
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Australia Bans Plastics Bags
We've seen plastics bags banned by municipalities, but never on such a grand geographical scale as the ban taking place on single use bags in Australia. The issue comes down to people not recycling bags and the pollution that follows. Plastic bag producti...
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US Tariffs Became Effective July 6th, 2018
The tariffs on goods produced in China beginning July 6th, 2018 will definitely affect the machinery market. How that happens will remain to be seen, but here are some things to consider. We have already been notified by some suppliers of Chinese machinery that their...
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The Two Main Injection Mold Terms You Need to Know
In terms of plastic processing, injection molding machines are the most versatile and essential pieces of equipment on the floor. No matter what industry you are in, you can find a use for these tools, which are capable of making the smallest parts for cell phone and the largest parts of t...
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Complete Blow Molding Facility Auction
Accumulator Head Blow Molding Machines, Pelletizers, Robots, Granulators, Blenders, Surge Bins, Vacuum Loaders, Conveying, Plant Support, Material Handling, Machine Shop & Much More June 20th & 21st. Assets Located in Fremont, OH More Information BLOW MOLDING MACHINES• 100 LB /50...
Continue readingA science fiction take on plastics
Plastic Eating Microbes Have Potential for PET It sounds like a science-fiction movie, but scientists working in Japan working with a plastic-eating microbe created a mutant enzyme that breaks down PET. PET is widely used in millions of plastics bottles. By tweaking the enzyme while studying i...
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Polypropylene (PP) is trading lower while PVC and polystyrene prices have increased in North America. PP dropped about 6 cents in March after dropping about the same in February, essentially wiping out the gains made in January. This swing tends to show a great volatility in the pricing...
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Four 3.5" Polytruder Extruders for Sale
We have a great offering of 3.5" Polytruder Extruders for Sale at this time. They are all Air Cooled, with 75 Hp motors. We have 24:1 LD and 32:1 LD machines available. Just in and won't last long. For more information:Polytruder Extruders
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