Machine learning models narrow down solutions in synthesis, compounding, product design, and more.

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 ...

Keith Luker is at it again. The CEO of Randcastle Extrusion Systems continues developmental work on his patent-pending Molecular Homogenizer (MH) mixing screw and has been busy releasing test data ...

PACK EXPO International 2026, produced by PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, runs Oct. 18-21, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The trade show is one of North ...

Mokon has launched a new low global warming potential (GWP) portable chiller Iceman Micro Series. Featuring the R-513A low GWP refrigerant, the chiller lowers environmental impact by reducing the ...

Acrylic polymers were developed in Germany over the course of around 70 years, despite technical and economic hurdles and battles over intellectual property and professional pride. (Photo: Evonik) ...

In November 2020 as part of its Tech Days webinar series, Plastics Technology hosted a session on “Establishing & Maintaining a Robust Molding Process,” in which I participated. During this webinar ...

The intensification ratio is equal to the ratio of the effective areas of the hydraulic ram to that of the screw check valve. Since those values often are not readily available, the intensification ...

Today, more than ever, granulation is an important step in the total production process. For many processors, specifically those making industrial parts, regrind has often been considered a problem or ...

Repeatability means the ability to produce parts that have identical properties. It is therefore often necessary to assess production systems or their components in advance according to whether they ...

I especially enjoy writing articles on subjects that are important to our industry but are rarely given the attention they deserve. Maybe it’s because these topics are not often, if ever, discussed in ...

When extruding tube and related products, the goal is always to convert process measurements into process adjustments that continually improve line stability and product quality. But always, the ...