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Wittmann launches product carbon footprint calculation software
Iranpolymer/Baspar Wittmann has added a software update to its manufacturing execution system (MES) to automatically calculate product carbon footprint (PCF). The Austria-based injection moulding machine manufacturer’s MES is called Temi+. It contains modules for intelligent production planning, monitoring, data storage,…
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AC Plastics secures contracts to supply components for luxury car brands
Iranpolymer/BasparAC Plastics announced the successful acquisition of two substantial contracts to injection mould components for upcoming models of two UK-manufactured luxury car brands. These contracts, set to run over the next seven years, reflect the company’s continued commitment to excellence in…
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The true colours of Glazpart
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plastic injection moulder Glazpart emphasises the growing consumer demand for aesthetic appeal in home products and how offering customised colour options sets it apart from competitors. When it comes to keeping customers and in particular consumers satisfied, then proposing plastic products…
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Scotland opens consultation on single-use cups charge
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Scottish government has opened a consultation on introducing a charge for single-use beverage cups. The cabinet is proposing to introduce a charge of at least GBP 0.25 (€0.30) for all disposable cups, regardless of material. The consultation highlights…
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Cast elastomer market forecast with a CAGR of 5 percent through 2034
Iranpolymer/Baspar Rockville, MD – Worldwide revenue from the Cast Elastomers Market reached $1.45 billion in 2023 and is projected to increase at a CAGR of 5% to climb to US$ 2.49 billion by the end of 2034 according to FactMR.…
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Versatile recycling technologies to meet increasing expectations
Iranpolymer/Baspar Despite the tension felt by the plastics recycling market in Europe, new legislation provides reason for optimism. Recycling machine manufacturer EREMA has invested in the very latest technologies in recent years to pave the way for a plastics circular…
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Hypsole launches 3D printed cleat guards
Iranpolymer/Baspar Sports footwear startup company Hypsole LLC introduced the first-ever, 3D-printed guards to slide onto cleats and make it easy to walk off-field. The elastomeric polyurethane (EPU) cleat guards work like removable soles and turn cleats into functional footwear so athletes…
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From blueprint to rubber: The process of extrusion dies
Iranpolymer/Baspar Seals Direct, a British rubber extrusion manufacturer, discusses the steps to designing and manufacturing extrusion dies for rubber profiles. The design and manufacture of an extrusion die is the initial step in extruding a rubber profile. The extrusion process…
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QC Polymer revives waste products for a circular economy
Iranpolymer/Baspar Editor Rebekah Jordan learns more about QC Polymer’s mission to strive for a circular economy, by investing in advanced recycling technology and AI sorting, with the company’s managing director, Arpan Dhanuka. Q. Could you elaborate on the specific areas where the…
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Three companies named finalists for 2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award
Iranpolymer/Baspar Washington, DC – The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced Huntsman; Incorez, a Sika Company; and Woodbridge as finalists for this year’s Polyurethane Innovation Award. The annual honor recognizes companies and individuals who have introduced new products, technologies,…
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Specially formulated TPEs for complex applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar CP Chemie Resources (M) Sdn Bhd, a leading producer of TPEs, was established in 2010 as a sister company of Ever Polymer (Taiwan). The company is ISO 9001 compliance and has been supplying specially formulated TPEs marketed under the…
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Recycled plastics platform Cirplus expands into India
Iranpolymer/Baspar Cirplus, a European platform for procuring recycled plastics, is looking to take advantage of the growing demand for recycled plastics in India and the broader Asian markets. The company today announced that it was commencing operations in India with…
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Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane
Iranpolymer/Baspar Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses. This is great news for the budding industry that aims to chemically recover the original components of the material—making their products cheaper and…
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Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline in Second Quarter
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plastics Industry Association’s (PLASTICS) Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) released second quarter 2024 shipment data for primary plastics machinery in North America, covering injection molding and extrusion machinery. The estimated shipment value of $224.8 million marked a 15.4% decrease…
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Eco-friendly flame-retardant plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar LG Chem has developed an eco-friendly flame-retardant material that resists burning. On 12th, LG Chem announced that its PFAS-Free flame-retardant PC/ABS* material, made from recycled plastics, received the V-0 rating in the standard flame-retardant test UL 94 for UL…
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Recycling medical waste, a feasible option?
Iranpolymer/Baspar The incineration of single-use plastic consumables and devices in laboratories after just one use leads to the waste of high-quality plastic materials, and hence to the waste of valuable resources. It was an observation that led the Clinical Microbiology…
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New thermoplastic composite wins lightweighting award
Iranpolymer/Baspar Braskem and Weav3D, in partnership with the Clemson Composites Center at Clemson University, have been named first place winners of the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award’s Future of Lightweighting category. Awarded annually, the Altair Enlighten Award honours the greatest sustainability…
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High stability and long service life for batteries
Iranpolymer/Baspar The demand for plastics that can be integrated into existing material combinations to achieve a highly effective thermal management system has increased by leaps and bounds in recent years. The reason for this is batteries and charging systems are…
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HERMA expands range of wash-off self-adhesive materials
Iranpolymer/Baspar According to the EU’s Directive on Single-Use Plastics, a recycled content of 25% should be achieved for single use beverage bottles by 2025 and the bar is even raised to 65% for 2040. Reliable recycling processes that provide high-quality…
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(2023) The 18th IranPlast International Exhibition
Iranpolymer/Baspar The 18th IranPlast International Exhibition IranPlast International Exhibition seeks to provide a basis for the prosperity of the domestic plastic industry market and facilitate the global marketing process and the presence of this part of the country’s industry in…
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