The geopolitical, economic and natural disruptions (extreme weather, pandemics) of the last few years suggest a new order. Manufacturing Connected reveals it.

M²-USG generation of underwater strand pelletizers feature a redesigned cutting head, integrated sensors and machine widths ...

INEOS Styrolution announced the permanent closure of its polystyrene production site in Channahon, Illinois, with decommissioning and an orderly closure process expected to be completed in the fourth ...

Omri Schulman is a materials scientist with a master’s degree in materials science and engineering and more than eight years of R&D experience spanning plastics, polymers and additive manufacturing.

While prices of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) all moved up in January, with potential for a bit more by the first quarter’s end, the volatility ...

Regulatory changes may have slowed electric vehicle adoption in the United States, but the global picture is quite different. EVs accounted for over 20% of new car sales in 2024, according to the ...

Friction is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact. In plastics, friction can generate heat, leading to dimensional changes or even melting. Wear, on the other hand, is the ...

Supply/demand imbalances, generally lower feedstock costs, and scheduled and potential unscheduled plant maintenance during the early part of the first quarter are likely to keep most resin prices ...

Moving to the end of fourth quarter, prices for polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) appeared to be bottoming out. While prices for polyethylene ...

Barring any major production disruptions, prices for polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are expected to be flat or a bit down through the fourth ...

The K 2025 fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, will see the global debut of a new injection stretch-blow molding (ISBM) system from Nissei ASB Machine Co. The ASB-70DPH/50E is a fully re-engineered version ...

After more than eight years in development, Sidel has launched what it calls “the world’s first industrialized laser-powered solution” for PET preform heating in stretch-blow molding. First previewed ...