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Protolabs to offer new design-for-manufacture guidance for injection moulding designs
Prototyping firm Protolabs has launched a new injection moulding ‘Consultative Design Service’, with advice being given by the firm’s own engineers, in tandem with its pre-existing digital quoting platform. Read more
6 Jul 2022
UK plastics industry firms join forces under new group structure
Protool Plastic Components Ltd and Protool Precision Plastics Ltd have joined Advanced Plastics Ltd under a new group structure. Read more
4 Jul 2022
Call for papers: Interplas Insights Conference 2023
On 26-28 September 2023, the definitive and longest running UK plastics exhibition will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. In preparation, calling on the industry to present at the debut Interplas Insights Conference. Read more
DIP 2022 winner announced: Student uses reaction moulding to create bedpan solution for healthcare settings
A student from Teesside university has claimed top prize in the 2022 Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition, after designing a re-usable bedpan. Read more
1 Jul 2022
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UK’s plastics industry cuts lead times in half since lockdown
UK-based plastic and rubber product suppliers have reduced their delivery lead time delays caused by COVID-19 by more than half, according to new data published by software company Unleashed. Read more
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RecyClass publishes certification scheme for plastics recyclers
RecyClass will extend its scope with the first European-wide audit scheme for plastic recyclers based on EN 15343 and fulfilling the requirements for conformity assessment described in ISO 17065. Read more
30 Jun 2022
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RecyClass publishes certification scheme for plastics recyclers
RecyClass will extend its scope with the first European-wide audit scheme for plastic recyclers based on EN 15343 and fulfilling the requirements for conformity assessment described in ISO 17065. Read more
30 Jun 2022
LyondellBasell takes ‘Advancing Possible’ as its theme for K
During the emg Pre-K press conference, held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 15-16 June, Andrea Brown, Director Global Sustainability for LyondellBasell, discussed how sustainability and circular economy can go beyond possible through collaboration. Read more
20 Jun 2022
Why a participation-based safety culture is essential for plastic manufacturing safety
Billy O’Brien, Chartered Member of the Institution of Safety and Health (CMIOSH) for EcoOnline, explores how plastics professionals can create a participatory safety culture. Read more
10 Jun 2022
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PolyCert Europe approves two additional certification schemes
PolyCert Europe has announced that the Germany-based DIN CERTCO and France-based IPC by LNE certification schemes have been approved. Read more
11 May 2022
Call for papers: Interplas Insights Conference 2023
On 26-28 September 2023, the definitive and longest running UK plastics exhibition will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. In preparation, calling on the industry to present at the debut Interplas Insights Conference. Read more
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Mould firm derby: Has a Kipsta-Demgy partnership created a football boot for the circular economy?
A fully moulded football boot, made in a single step, is the latest innovation from Decathlon and its football brand Kipsta. Requiring no glue or material cut-offs, the Traxium Compressor has been produced in partnership with Demgy. Read more
26 May 2022
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Worley to provide engineering services for Avantium bioplastics facility
Engineering, procurement and construction consultant Worley will support Avantium in its new bioplastics facility, based in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. Read more
18 May 2022
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Become a plastics pro: Six injection moulding arenas you need to master
US-based injection moulding solutions provider RJG, Inc. Describes the six steps injection moulding specialists can take to become a 'plastics pro'. Read more
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Become a plastics pro: Six injection moulding arenas you need to master
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