Innovating Rotomolding - The Intersection of Technology and Sustainability

While rotational molding remains a crucial process in plastics manufacturing, the industry is evolving with new materials, advanced technologies, and the need for sustainable practices. To maintain its relevance and lead in the future, rotomolding must embrace new tools, techniques, and, most importantly, the next generation of engineers. In this digest, we highlight exciting trends that will shape the future of rotomolding.

Precision and Efficiency: A New Era in Rotomolding Technology

The rotomolding industry is transforming technologically, enabling manufacturers to achieve higher precision, efficiency, and sustainability. Read more.

Understanding Recycled Materials for Rotomolding

When we hear “recycled,” we often assume that the material originated from previously used products. However, “recycled” is evolving in rotomolding, driven by the need for more sustainable practices, market demand, and regulatory pressures. Read more.

Rotational Molding: Balancing Sustainability and Performance

In response to the shifting demands of the rotational molding industry, companies are developing pioneering technologies to reduce cycle times and integrate recycled content into advanced materials. Read more.

Rotomolding: A Key Process in Hydrogen Tank Production

Rotomolding brings substantial advancements to the production of Type IV hydrogen tanks by improving manufacturing efficiency and ensuring superior durability and strength in the final product. Read more.

Next-Gen Rotomolding: Robotics Enhancing Innovation

Robotic rotational molding is an advanced technology that enables the development of unique geometries, tight tolerances to achieve part-to-part repeatability, and less waste than conventional plastic molding. Read more.

Small Talks: Tips for Young Plastic Engineers from Jake Kelly-Walley

In a recent interview, Jake Kelly-Walley, R&D Engineer at Matrix Polymers and PhD Researcher at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), shared insights on the challenges and innovations in the rotational molding industry, as well as how to inspire the next generation of plastics engineers in rotomolding. Read more.

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