Celebrating 1 Year of PE Going Digital
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Plastics Engineering (PE) transitioned to a fully digital format in 2023, showcasing the publication’s flexibility and adaptability. Some contributors shared their thoughts about this milestone. Read more.
PE went fully digital a year ago, marking a significant turning point for the publication. This transition has allowed us to reach a broader audience and provide more timely content, enhancing our readers' experience. However, we acknowledge that longer content remains integral to PE's essence.
To celebrate PE's anniversary, we are excited to introduce our new 'Cornerstone Content.' These unique, in-depth articles offer the most comprehensive information on particular topics. We have edited some articles from our print magazine for digital and also created original content to bring these cornerstones to our publication.
Setting the Tone with Functional Pigments
Improvements in functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability are essential for pigments, as user experience emphasizes the importance of ensuring color. Read more.
Rethinking the System: We Need Molecular Recycling
The lower recycling rates worldwide have demonstrated that effectively managing plastic waste needs multiple recycling technologies. Read more.
Industry 4.0 in Injection Molding
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As injection molders face increasing demands to improve throughput, part quality, and aesthetics, Industry 4.0’s data-driven approach will continue to reshape the molding landscape for the next years. Read more.
Hard-to-Recycle Plastics – Facing The Challenge
Recycling has become a turning point for environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. However, not all materials are equally easy to recycle. Read more.
PET Thermoforms- A New Landscape for PET Recycling
Recycling PET bottles has set a standard for other industries, but PET thermoforms are still gaining momentum. This industry segment is paving the way for a new landscape in PET recycling. Read more.
The Complexity of Recyclate
Each batch of?recycled plastic?is different,?so?testing?and analysis are critical?for processing and quality. Read more.
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