Material News Toray Plastics introduces gamma-sterilizable PE film for medical packaging applications May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Toray Plastics (America) Inc. (North Kingstown, RI) has introduced polyester (PE) films for use in gamma sterilization packaging applications. Lumirror GA10, GA25, and GA66 PET films, which are listed in the U.S. FDA’s Drug Master File, reportedly provide superior retention of tensile properties (tensile strength at break, Young’s modulus and elongation break) as well as […] Read more »
Material News Milliken highlight PET packaging protection at Interpack 2017 May 8, 2017 / May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Chemical is at the Interpack 2017 show in Düsseldorf, demonstrating how its ClearShield Colourless UV Absorbers bring value to PET packaging by effectively protecting UV-sensitive contents from degradation. Personal goods manufacturers are replacing artificial colours and preservatives with more natural ingredients in everything from solid food, drinks and vitamins, to shampoos, dyes and cleaning chemicals. […] Read more »
Environment The Very Hungry Caterpillar Joins Fight Against Plastic Pollution May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart PARIS: A moth caterpillar commonly bred to provide fish bait feasts on a notoriously resistant plastic, scientists reported Monday, raising hopes the creature can help manage the global problem of plastic-bag pollution. “This discovery could be an important tool for helping to get rid of the polyethylene plastic waste accumulated in landfill sites and oceans,” […] Read more »
Plastics News BASF partners with Essentium to accelerate development of 3D-printed functional parts May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Chemicals giant BASF (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has made a commitment to do its part in taking 3D printing to the next level across all major additive manufacturing technologies. For some time now, it has partnered with HP to develop materials that can be used in its Jet Fusion 3D Printing technology. Yesterday, it announced that it […] Read more »
Plastic Packaging Cost-reducing bio-based sealant web targets flexible packaging May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The fast-growing market for bioplastics got another nudge forward with the debut of EarthFirst UL, an ultra-thin, bio-based sealant web used for flexible packaging applications that lowers the cost of sealant films used in flexible packaging. Introduced by Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (Columbus, OH), the EarthFirst UL sealant filmrevolutionary material offers all the environmental advantages of […] Read more »
Plastics News Western Washington University showcases success of Plastics and Composites Engineering program May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart With employers in the plastics industry continuing to struggle to find skilled and educated employees with plastics knowledge, it has become more critical than ever for colleges and universities to promote programs that will provide students with a pathway toward a bright future in the industry. Western Washington University (WWU; Bellingham, WA) is known for […] Read more »
Industry Wittmann Battenfeld shows turnkey molding machine work cells at Amerimold May 5, 2017 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Wittmann Battenfeld Inc. (Torrington, CT) will feature two turnkey injection molding work cells at booth 1205 at the upcoming Amerimold 2017 trade show. This year’s Amerimold, held June 14 and 15 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, is co-located with the new Plastics Shop Floor Expo, produced by the Plastics Industry Association […] Read more »
Material News Natvar introduces tight-tolerance, micro-extruded thermoplastic medical tubing line May 5, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Medical tubing supplier Natvar (City of Industry, CA), a Tekni-Plex company, has introduced a new tight-tolerance micro-extrusion product line made from thermoplastics and other engineered materials. Micro-extruded tubing is in demand for a variety of neurovascular and surgical applications. Natvar micro-extruded medical tubingMore expensive materials such as glass and fluoropolymers historically have been used to […] Read more »
