Plastic Innovations
Glass Filled Plastic – What is it? And What is it Used For?
Glass-filled plastic is a moldable composite material. It is made up of short glass fibres in a polymer material and is an excellent alternative for strong durable materials. The development of glass-filled plastic has allowed a fantastic alternative for heavy plastic or metals and has streamlined many manufacturing processes across all industries. What can Glass-filled…
Read MoreCreative and Sustainable Innovations in Plastic to Reduce Waste
Plastic is one of the most commonly used materials around the world, and over 100 billion pieces of plastic waste are produced each year. Many brands and businesses work to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly with the materials they use to reduce the amount of plastic waste that is produced.
Read MoreThe Secrets Behind How Plastics Benefit the Environment
As an industry we are overcoming the bad name that has been created for plastic and while many of us use mostly recycled materials (we ourselves purchase upwards of 60% recycled material and recycle 100% of waste), we still have some way to make the industry completely sustainable. The fact of the matter is that it isn’t plastic itself that is causing an…
Read MoreCompostable Straw Wins a Bioplastic Award
Co-developed by Danimer Scientific and WinCup, the Phade straws and stirrers have recently won the bioplastic award for their revolutionary design. These are the first-ever commercially sold straws that are compostable. Continue reading to find out all about this revolutionary product.
Read MoreNew Polypropylene Breakthrough
A white paper released by Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) revealed the co-production of a new polypropylene breakthrough! The two businesses are aiming to generate an injection moulding-like finish for 3D printed polypropylene. Polypropyelene is an extremely popular polymer, especially in the plastics industry. The recent breakthrough explores a new version of polypropylene that can printed using a 3D printer and has an even smoother…
Read MoreHigh Tech Advancements in Plastic Materials
Plastic is a material that so many of us find ourselves using a lot, and with the increased use of this material in a variety of industries, it’s no surprise that there have been some major advancements in plastic Here are some of the most notable advancements in plastics that we’ve seen recently.
Read MoreAdvances in Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics
Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics have crept into the industry in recent years and have generated a lot of interest in their use and sustainability for both the industrial and domestic markets.
Read MoreRayda Plastics: Plastic Innovations in the Food Industry
Without plastics, our food industry wouldn’t be half as successful as it is now. From increased shelf life to revolutionised packaging, plastics have transformed the food industry for good.
Read MorePlastic Innovations in the Medical Industry
It’s not uncommon to see plastics revolutionising a number of different industries, but one sector where plastic innovation has made huge developments is within the medical industry. Thanks to plastic, new equipment and medical storage solutions have been created, extraordinary treatments have evolved, and lives have been saved. Here are some of the most notable…
Read MorePlastic Innovation: The New Hybrid Thermoplastic
Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing Corporation unveiled the results of a recently completed test demonstrating the bond strength of over-moulded thermoplastic composite hybrid parts. Validating the performance of hybrid composites, the bond between the unidirectional thermoplastic composite and the injection-moulded thermoplastic was shown to be twice as strong as industry standard adhesive and 85% the strength of…
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