Processes These cute 3D knitted flats are made from recycled water bottles July 25, 2016 / February 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart It seems that San Francisco based footwear company Rothy’s is hoping to get shoe lovers and fashionistas on board with sustainable fashion with their latest collection of flats made from, believe it or not, recycled plastic bottles. Of course, clients won’t be wearing water bottles on their feet like you may be imagining, as the […] Read more »
Industry Injection Molding: New Robot & Servo Picker at K 2016 July 25, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart A four-axis SCARA type and a versatile picker join Engel’s line. Engel Austria (U.S. office in York, Pa.) is expanding its robot line at the upcoming K 2016 show in Dusseldorf in October. One new entry is an addition to the easix line, which currently consists of six-axis articulated-arm robots. For pick-and place, stacking, and […] Read more »
Plastic Raw Material Plastic industry waits on EU workers’ rights July 23, 2016 / May 15, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Leading figures in the plastic industry have warned of the potential impact of reduced rights for European Union (EU) workers and increased import costs, following the political events triggered by the Brexit vote. British Plastics Federation director general Philip Law, said: “As a result of currency movements following the referendum there are widespread concerns over […] Read more »
Processes Consumer options exist for difficult-to-recycle plastics July 22, 2016 / February 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Americans generate more than 33 million tons of plastic annually. And plastics are top of mind as a commodity accepted by the municipal infrastructure, along with paper and certain metals. But the EPA’s most recent report places the plastics recovery rate at 9%. Why does so little plastic find its way back into the system? […] Read more »
Industry George Utz unveils IMHX 2016 offering July 22, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart As a specialist in injection moulding and thermoforming, the Utz Group (UK in Alfreton, Germany, Poland, France, Switzerland, USA and China) specialises in innovative and customer-specific solutions that go beyond “off-the-shelf”. The Swiss-owned company, which has made a multi-million pound investment in its UK manufacturing facility in the last two years, is a key player […] Read more »
Design New 3D design tool turns flat 2D sheets of metal or plastic into complex 3D shapes July 21, 2016 / February 28, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Researchers at Carnegie Mellon and EPFL have devised a new computational design tool which turns a flat sheet of plastic or metal into a 3D shape with hexagonal slits. Using a combination of 3D printing and the new technique, the researchers were able to create a high-heel shoe and other objects. New 3D design tool […] Read more »
Design Akro-Plastic sheds lights on lightweight design with ICF carbon fiber reinforced plastic July 20, 2016 / February 28, 2017 by plasticsinfomart At K 2016, lightweight design will be the main focus of Akro-Plastic GmbH, part of the K. D. Feddersen Group. “With our innovative ‘ICF’ carbon fiber reinforced compounds, we have been able to realize a number of serial applications that actively contribute to lowering CO2 emissions,” stated Thilo Stier, Head of Sales and Innovation at […] Read more »
Processes High-conductivity copper alloy for plastics processing July 20, 2016 / February 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Switzerland – Moulds for producing plastic parts require good thermal conductivity, high hardness and easy machinability. A new nickel-silicon-chromium copper alloy, designated as Ampcoloy 944, offers the best combination of properties, the supplier says. High-conductivity copper alloy for plastics processing Ampcoloy 944 is beryllium-free alloy that is said to offer high thermal conductivity (160 W/mK […] Read more »
