Background: The initial development work on microcellular foaming was done using a batch process. In this process, a plastic part is placed in a high-pressure chamber and the chamber is filled with a supercritical fluid (shown in the figure below). The sample is left in the chamber a sufficient length o time, normally in excess of [...]
Precision tool manufacturer PB Swiss Tools AG relies on Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to deliver innovative multi-component, MuCell moulding cell, featuring index plate drive and automation – all from a single source. Schwaig, July 2024 – Renowned Swiss hand tool manufacturer - PB Swiss Tools AG - recently installed one of the most innovative injection moulding [...]
Sam Dix, R&D director at Trexel Inc., dissects Trexel’s expansion into the foamed blow moulding space for consumer packaging in response to challenging new sustainability targets. Key Highlights:The EU has seen a significant rise in packaging waste, prompting legislation to enforce a circular economy approach, aiming for at least 35% recycled content by 2040.In [...]
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