This in turn can negatively impact people’s physical and psychological wellbeing and discourage tourism, a key industry for local communities in both Australia and Indonesia.

Discover how artifical intelligence is revolutionizing plastics processing. Hear from industry experts on the future impact of AI on your operations and envision a fully interconnected plant.

Join Wittmann for an engaging webinar on the transformative impact of manufacturing execution systems (MES) in the plastic injection molding industry. Discover how MES enhances production efficiency, quality control and real-time monitoring while also reducing downtime. It will explore the integration of MES with existing systems, emphasizing compliance and traceability for automotive and medical sectors. Learn about the latest advancements in IoT and AI technologies and how they drive innovation and continuous improvement in MES. Agenda: Overview of MES benefits What is MES? Definition, role and brief history Historical perspective and evolution Longevity and analytics Connectivity: importance, standards and integration Advantages of MES: efficiency, real-time data, traceability and cost savings Emerging technologies: IoT and AI in MES

Successfully starting or restarting an injection molding machine is less about ticking boxes on a rote checklist and more about individually assessing each processing scenario and its unique variables.

Ultradent's entry of its Umbrella cheek retractor took home the awards for Technical Sophistication and Achievement in Economics and Efficiency at PTXPO.

Across all process types, sustainability was a big theme at NPE2024. But there was plenty to see in automation and artificial intelligence as well.

While prices moved up for three of the five commodity resins, there was potential for a flat trajectory for the rest of the third quarter.

The two companies will develop depolymerization and monomer separation and refining technologies by employing intake manifolds as raw materials for engine intake system parts. They seek to apply these technologies for  recycling chemicals in automotive resin parts by around 2027.

After successfully introducing a combined conference for moldmakers and injection molders in 2022, Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology are once again joining forces for a tooling/molding two-for-one.

Plastics Technology’s Tech Days is back! Every Tuesday in October, a series of five online presentations will be given by industry supplier around the following topics:  Injection Molding — New Technologies, Efficiencies Film Extrusion — New Technologies, Efficiencies Upstream/Downstream Operations Injection Molding — Sustainability Extrusion — Compounding Coming out of NPE2024, PT identified a variety of topics, technologies and trends that are driving and shaping the evolution of plastic products manufacturing — from recycling/recyclability and energy optimization to AI-based process control and automation implementation. PT Tech Days is designed to provide a robust, curated, accessible platform through which plastics professionals can explore these trends, have direct access to subject-matter experts and develop strategies for applying solutions in their operations.

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“Southern bluefin tuna (SBT) and the related tropical tuna species are of major economic significance for both Australia and Indonesia,” Ms Fyfield said.

Plastic pollution knows no borders. Bags, bottles, cups, straws, cutlery, containers, pens, packaging; plastic is central to our daily lives. It’s convenient, it’s reliable and it’s cheap. It’s also highly disposable. And we all know it’s a growing global problem, across land and water. 300 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced every year.

CSIRO will also be working with the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam to deliver the Plastics Innovation Hub Vietnam later this year, supported by the Aus4Innovation program.

The Indo-Pacific region accounts for around 60 per cent of the planet’s mismanaged marine plastic waste. CSIRO is collaborating with Australia’s Indo-Pacific partners to tackle the issue through the launch of the Plastics Innovation Hub Indonesia.

Despite price increase nominations going into second quarter, it appeared there was potential for generally flat pricing with the exception of a major downward correction for PP.

Plastic waste threatens the region’s incredible marine biodiversity and damages the aesthetic value of coastal areas. Plastic debris injures and kills hundreds of marine species through ingestion, suffocation and entanglement. Floating plastics can also transport invasive marine species. This further threatens marine biodiversity and the food web.

“These partnerships share crucial knowledge and approaches while combining resources and efforts to tackle plastic pollution with social, cultural and environmental sensitivity,” Ms Fyfield said.

“The need to accelerate regional collaboration was a key theme that emerged from a virtual East Asia Summit Workshop on Marine Plastic Debris co-hosted earlier this month by the Governments of India, Singapore and Australia,” Ms Fyfield said.

Sustainability continues to dominate new additives technology, but upping performance is also evident. Most of the new additives have been targeted to commodity resins and particularly polyolefins.

Of all the trends you can see at NPE2024, this one is BIG. Not only is the auto industry transitioning to electrification but there are concerted efforts to modify the materials used, especially polymers, for interior applications.

Study shows the plastic compounding process is being used to boost electrical properties and UV resistance while custom compounding is increasingly being used to achieve high-performance in plastic-based goods.

Mr Adhitya recalls meeting a university lecturer who lives mid-island with a warehouse full of plastic. He converts the plastic into biodiesel using a machine he created himself.

While prices moved up for three of the five commodity resins, there was potential for a flat trajectory for the rest of the third quarter.

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.

In a time where sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, the food and beverage packaging industry is required to be at the forefront of this innovation. By adopting circular packaging processes and solutions, producers can meet regulatory requirements while also satisfying consumer demand and enhancing brand reputation. Join Husky to learn more about the broader implications of the circular economy — as well as how leading brands are leveraging this opportunity to reduce costs, increase design flexibility and boost product differentiation. Agenda: The cost and operational benefits of embracing circularity Key materials in circular packaging — including rPET and emerging bioplastics How to design a circular food and beverage package Strategies for selecting sustainable closures to future-proof packaging solutions Optimization and streamlining of production processes for enhanced efficiency How Husky Technologies can enable your sustainable success

Mold maintenance is critical, and with this collection of content we’ve bundled some of the very best advice we’ve published on repairing, maintaining, evaluating and even hanging molds on injection molding machines.

Amelia Fyfield is CSIRO’s Counsellor for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. She builds long-term institutional relationships and multi-disciplinary programs of work with Australia’s regional partners. Ms Fyfield is currently working to end plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific region, with the launch of the Plastics Innovation Hub Indonesia. The Hub is a new initiative through CSIRO’s Ending Plastic Waste (EPW) Mission.

Learn about sustainable scrap reprocessing—this resource offers a deep dive into everything from granulator types and options, to service tips, videos and technical articles.

In this three-part collection, veteran molder and moldmaker Jim Fattori brings to bear his 40+ years of on-the-job experience and provides molders his “from the trenches” perspective on on the why, where and how of venting injection molds. Take the trial-and-error out of the molding venting process.

Exhibitors and presenters at the plastics show emphasized 3D printing as a complement and aid to more traditional production processes.

In this collection, which is part one of a series representing some of John’s finest work, we present you with five articles that we think you will refer to time and again as you look to solve problems, cut cycle times and improve the quality of the parts you mold.

This month’s resin pricing report includes PT’s quarterly check-in on select engineering resins, including nylon 6 and 66.

Gifted with extraordinary technical know how and an authoritative yet plain English writing style, in this collection of articles Fattori offers his insights on a variety of molding-related topics that are bound to make your days on the production floor go a little bit better.

Core Technology Molding turned to Mold-Masters E-Multi auxiliary injection unit to help it win a job and dramatically change its process.

Resin drying is a crucial, but often-misunderstood area. This collection includes details on why and what you need to dry, how to specify a dryer, and best practices.

Mike Sepe has authored more than 25 ANTEC papers and more than 250 articles illustrating the importance of this interdisciplanary approach. In this collection, we present some of his best work during the years he has been contributing for Plastics Technology Magazine.

“There is a clear economic rationale for coastal states such as Australia and Indonesia to work collaboratively to minimise plastic leakage into the environment to help mitigate the impacts key fish species.”

August 29-30 in Minneapolis all things injection molding and moldmaking will be happening at the Hyatt Regency — check out who’s speaking on what topics today.

Japan’s Ministry of the Environment adopted this technology for a fiscal 2023 project to establish a decarbonized circular economy system, including validation of recycling systems for plastics and other resources. Toray and Honda look to employ that project to set up a pilot facility with a processing capacity of 500 metric tons annually of raw resin, conducting validation testing with it.

The Plastics Innovation Hub Indonesia is one mechanism for identifying regional-based solutions, best practices and a pipeline of priority projects.

Across the show, sustainability ruled in new materials technology, from polyolefins and engineering resins to biobased materials.

technotrans says climate protection, energy efficiency and customization will be key discussion topics at PTXPO as it displays its protemp flow 6 ultrasonic eco and the teco cs 90t 9.1 TCUs.

Mixed in among thought leaders from leading suppliers to injection molders and mold makers at the 2023 Molding and MoldMaking conferences will be molders and toolmakers themselves.

CSIRO is partnering with other countries in the region too. The India-Australia Circular Economy of Plastics initiative will develop projects to build recycling capabilities. India is one of the world’s leading producers of plastic and one of the largest generators of un-managed plastic waste leaching into terrestrial and marine ecosystems. It also has an economy and culture that repairs, re-uses and recycles its resources too.

When, how, what and why to automate — leading robotics suppliers and forward-thinking moldmakers will share their insights on automating manufacturing at collocated event.

While the major correction in PP prices was finally underway, generally stable pricing was anticipated for the other four commodity resins.

Additive technology creates air pockets in film during orientation, cutting down on the amount of resin needed while boosting opacity, mechanical properties and recyclability.

“We will see action-based projects, producing information, tools, technologies and processes to affect real-world change,” Ms Fyfield said.

Mr Adhitya says there are many benefits in partnering with CSIRO and learning about new technologies. But mainly, “we can start piloting new innovations and accelerate our own targets to reduce plastic waste.”

While the melting process does not provide perfect mixing, this study shows that mixing is indeed initiated during melting.

In this collection of content, we provide expert advice on welding from some of the leading authorities in the field, with tips on such matters as controls, as well as insights on how to solve common problems in welding.

It will benefit our broader region, too. Mismanaged plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific region has key implications for its economies, security and environments.

Processors with sustainability goals or mandates have a number of ways to reach their goals. Biopolymers are among them.

The companies chose to focus on subcritical water for its dissolving power and hydrolysis effect on resins. According to Toray, depolymerization of nylon 6 with subcritical water can generate high yields of raw monomer. Separating, refining and repolymerizing the monomer generates nylon 6 that performs like a virgin material.

Join KraussMaffei for an insightful webinar designed for industry professionals, engineers and anyone interested in the manufacturing processes of PVC pipes. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of the technology behind the production of high-quality PVC pipes: from raw material preparation to final product testing. Agenda: Introduction to PVC extrusion: overview of the basic principles of PVC pipe extrusion — including the process of melting and shaping PVC resin into pipe forms Equipment and machinery: detailed explanation of the key equipment involved — such as extruders, dies and cooling systems — and their roles in the extrusion process Process parameters: insight into the critical process parameters like temperature, pressure and cooling rates that influence the quality and consistency of the final PVC pipes Energy efficiency: examination of ways to save material and energy use when extruding PVC pipe products

The Hub is curated by CSIRO in partnership with the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology and with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It brings together researchers, start-ups, NGOs, investors, industry and government to design, develop and scale-up solutions for plastic waste.

Introduced by Zeiger and Spark Industries at the PTXPO, the nozzle is designed for maximum heat transfer and uniformity with a continuous taper for self cleaning.

Second quarter started with price hikes in PE and the four volume engineering resins, but relatively stable pricing was largely expected by the quarter’s end.

“The programs will position research and education at the heart of tackling issues. This hasn’t really been done before. We’ve seen many initiatives to tackle plastic waste but had little involvement with the universities.”

Ms Fyfield says the EPW Mission not only connects local communities, governments, business and investors—but links in the trusted scientific expertise of CSIRO research.

Plastic cans are used to take holy water from the Ganges River. These are sold in the market around the river. Plastics and other pollution regularly mix with offerings of flowers in the sacred River in India.

Say “manufacturing automation” and thoughts immediately go to the shop floor and specialized production equipment, robotics and material handling systems. But there is another realm of possible automation — the front office.

Toray announced an agreement with Honda to jointly develop chemical recycling technology for glass-fiber reinforced nylon 6 (polycaprolactam or PA6) parts from end-of-life vehicles. The technology entails depolymerization with subcritical water and regenerating the materials as caprolactam monomer.

Formnext Chicago is an industrial additive manufacturing expo taking place April 8-10, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Formnext Chicago is the second in a series of Formnext events in the U.S. being produced by Mesago Messe Frankfurt, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and Gardner Business Media (our publisher).

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Join this webinar to explore the transformative benefits of retrofitting your existing injection molding machines (IMMs). Engel will guide you through upgrading your equipment to enhance monitoring, control and adaptability — all while integrating digital technologies. You'll learn about the latest trends in IMM retrofitting (including Euromap interfaces and plasticizing retrofits) and discover how to future-proof your machines for a competitive edge. With insights from industry experts, it'll walk you through the decision-making process, ensuring you make informed choices that drive your business forward. Agenda: Maximize the value of your current IMMs through strategic retrofitting Learn how to integrate digital technologies to enhance monitoring and control Explore the benefits of Euromap interfaces and plasticizing retrofits Understand how retrofitting can help meet new product demands and improve adaptability Discover how Engel can support your retrofitting needs, from free consultations to execution

The event was co-organised by CSIRO, India’s National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) and Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA). It brought together world-leading experts across government, industry, science and innovation. Together, they investigated the magnitude of the challenge in the Indo-Pacific. The workshop highlighted best practice solutions, policies and innovations. It also identified further opportunities for regional collaboration.

“We would like to facilitate scaling up initiatives such as this,” Mr Adhitya said. “By including our universities, we can focus on innovations for many people to use which will effectively tackle plastic waste.”

The Plastic Innovation Hub Indonesia will address plastic waste through innovation to protect the environment and its economy

“SBT are fish that only hatch in the tropical waters off Java and Bali, before migrating down the Western Australian coast. They are commercially harvested in both countries and are of vital economic importance to our region.”

The Plastics Innovation Hub Indonesia welcomes engagement with Indonesian, Australian and international innovators, donors, businesses, investors and NGOs to address the issue of marine plastics.

Take a deep dive into all of the various aspects of part quoting to ensure you’ve got all the bases—as in costs—covered before preparing your customer’s quote for services.

“Working with our neighbours to address plastic pollution at its source is strategically important for our region,” he said.

Major marine ecosystem changes that happen because of plastic accumulation have the potential to threaten fishing industries. This includes the smothering of key food sources and the build-up of toxic chemicals through ingestion.

Multiple speakers at Molding 2023 will address the ways simulation can impact material substitution decisions, process profitability and simplification of mold design.

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Join Engel in exploring the future of battery molding technology. Discover advancements in thermoplastic composites for battery housings, innovative automation solutions and the latest in large-tonnage equipment designed for e-mobility — all with a focus on cost-efficient solutions. Agenda: Learn about cutting-edge thermoplastic composites for durable, sustainable and cost-efficient battery housings Explore advanced automation concepts for efficient and scalable production See the latest large-tonnage equipment and technology innovations for e-mobility solutions

This Knowledge Center provides an overview of the considerations needed to understand the purchase, operation, and maintenance of a process cooling system.

The aim of this presentation is to guide you through the factors and the numbers that will help you determine if a robot is a smart investment for your application. Agenda:  Why are you considering automation? What problems are you trying to solve? How and why automation can help Crunch the numbers and determine the ROI

In this collection of articles, two of the industry’s foremost authorities on screw design — Jim Frankand and Mark Spalding — offer their sage advice on screw design...what works, what doesn’t, and what to look for when things start going wrong.

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released final figures for NPE2024: The Plastics Show (May 6-10; Orlando) that officially make it the largest ever NPE in several key metrics.

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Achmad Adhitya, from the Kedaireka program of the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, says the country has implemented many initiatives to reduce this over the years. However, many challenges still exist. He adds that the COVID-19 pandemic shifted priorities to the point it exacerbated the plastics problem. But he is confident the hub’s focus on cooperation will help boost public awareness and get new technologies off the ground.

With many benefits for numerous potential applications, including in the burgeoning electric vehicle market, Celanese’s Zytel Bonding Technology achieves stronger bonds than overmolding or welding.