Spot resin trading remained active last week, but it was off the previous week’s pace — the best week of the year, so far, at the PlasticsExchange trading desk — as many market participants got a jump on the long Memorial Day weekend. Domestic demand showed marked improvement during May: As prices moved lower, spot market deals multiplied,…
In-mold electronics is an emerging technology that produces multi-functional surfaces for applications in an array of industries, including consumer products, automotive, and medical technology. It has tremendous potential: Valued at $147 million in 2022, the in-mold electronics sector is projected to grow at 28.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2030 and reach $2.8 billion by 2030, according to Verified Market…
5 Crucial Steps of Digitizing Your Production Source: Eric Whitley. Leading2Lean 12/15/21, 05:42 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Digital Transformation The fourth industrial revolution is here. During the last decade, smart manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things and digitized systems have become a reality in the manufacturing industry. While some have moved to smart manufacturing, many in the industry are…
What is Plastic Injection Moulding? (PIM) Plastic Injection Moulding is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting plastic material into a mould. PIM enables parts to be manufactured to a high degree of accuracy in a variety of materials, surface finishes and with a high degree of repeatability. Many different types of plastic can…
