April brought a diverse mix of topics to the forefront of plastics processing, from practical troubleshooting and material ...

Star Plastics, a compounder of engineering-grade thermoplastics, has launched six new polycarbonate (PC) compounds that are ...

From resin types to equipment, this resource will walk you through everything you need to know about proper resin drying in your plastic production process.

Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) offers unmatched versatility for producing high-quality, durable parts. If you’re starting a new LSR molding operation, what steps should you take to ensure success and ...

Members of the moldmaking community were recently honored for excellence at the Plastics Technology Exposition (PTXPO) 2025. The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers ...

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) measures the current state of plastics processing activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier ...

Melt flow rate testing, like any method of evaluating material characteristics, is helpful when it is used for its intended purpose. Two areas where it is not useful are related to processing. One of ...

While PE price reductions were not as apparent, they too were following the year-end price trajectory of PP, PS, PVC and PET.