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Plastic Machining Company

Plastic Machining Company

Plastic Machining Company | Locations Portland, OR 97230 (503) 251-0835 Contact Supplier Hours of Operation: 8am – 5pm M-F Will Call Hours: 8am –...

Interstate Plastics – Providing Solutions in Plastics

Interstate Plastics | Locations Sacramento,CA 95815 (916) 422-3110 Contact Supplier Hours of Operation: 8am – 5pm M-F Will Call Hours: 8am – 3pm Cut Off...

A New Approach to Rigid Sternal Closure

CircumFix Solutions Introduces Varitrax™ Sternal Circumfixator: A New Approach to Rigid Sternal Closure A new polymer-based system for sternal fixation, the Varitrax™ Sternal Circumfixator by...
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Static Dissipative vs. Conductive Plastics Compared in New Interstate Plastics Technical Guide

Interstate Plastics announced a new technical guide designed to help engineers, buyers, and operators quickly determine whether static dissipative or conductive plastics best suit...
Researchers use twisted surfaces to manipulate mechanical waves

A New Way to Control Mechanical Vibrations in Metamaterials

Scientists at the CUNY ASRC have discovered a groundbreaking way to control sound and vibrations using a concept inspired by “twistronics,” a phenomenon originally...
Mechanical method uses collisions to break down plastic

New Method Uses Collisions to Break Down Plastic for Sustainable Recycling

While plastics help enable modern standards of living, their accumulation in landfills and the overall environment continues to grow as a global concern. Polyethylene terephthalate...

Maximize Aesthetics with Post-Industrial Polypropylene Sheets

If you're in the business of packaging, signage, or stationary, you've probably seen the push for more sustainable materials coming fast and hard. Customers...

U.S. Plastics Industry Powers $1.1 Trillion in Economic Output

A new report from the American Chemistry Council (ACC) underscores the plastics industry’s outsized role in the U.S. economy, highlighting both its direct manufacturing...
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Polycarbonate vs. Acrylic: Key Differences for Industrial and Consumer Applications

Polycarbonate and acrylic are two of the most widely used transparent plastics, often chosen as lightweight, shatter-resistant alternatives to glass. A new guide from...
UHMWPE Rod | Natural Virgin Virgin Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

Unlocking the Power of UHMWPE: The Ultimate Guide to Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

In a world where durability and performance are paramount, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) stands out as an engineering marvel. This unique material,...
A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce

A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce

Researchers used microneedles to inject fresh-cut crops with melatonin, thereby delaying spoilage. We’ve all felt the sting of guilt when fruit and vegetables go bad...
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New Class of Materials That Passively Harvest Water from Air

A serendipitous observation in a Chemical Engineering lab at Penn Engineering has led to a surprising discovery: a new class of nanostructured materials that...