Plastics Technology

Established in 1953, Plastics Technology is a B2B media brand that delivers valuable information to the plastics processing industry. They produce a monthly magazine, digital content, research, and host live events. Through print, online platforms, and in-person gatherings, Plastics Technology’s experienced editorial team and knowledgeable contributors create content focused on best practices, innovative product technologies, market insights, and industry updates. Their aim is to assist processors in optimizing their operations and enhancing business efficiency.

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English

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#541846

United States

#318178

Heavy Industry and Engineering/Chemical Industry

#250

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Video Extensometer for Tensile, Compression and Bend Testing

5 days ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

Material and structural testing equipment manufacturer, Instron, released the AVE3 non-contacting video extensometer for strain measurement. The AVE3 measures both modulus and strain-to-failure for micron-level accuracy in tensile, compression and bend testing on a diverse range of materials, including plastics and composites. ISO 9513- and ASTM E83-compliant, the AVE3 allows labs to test to any standard with one device, without needing to purchase and maintain multiple clip-on extensometers.
Plastics Publishing Stalwart T. Peter Sullivan Passes Away at 81

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

Thomas Peter Sullivan II — Pete to those who knew him — passed away on May 27 at his family home in Chatham Borough, New Jersey. He was 81. Sullivan’s career in journalism began after deploying to Vietnam, working as a photojournalist for Stars and Stripes, following graduation from the University of South Dakota with a journalism degree. Thomas Peter Sullivan II, Nov. 21, 1943 – May 27, 2025.
Tire-Driven Gantry for Heavy-Duty Applications

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Jim Callari

Published 6/2/2025 Designed for the smooth, even take-up of products ranging from fiber-optic cables to electrical power cables. Editorial Director, Plastics Technology Share Read Next The new Tire Driven Gantry from Reel Power Industrial Inc. is a shaftless take-up for reels designed for the smooth, even take-up of products ranging from fiber-optic cables to electrical power cables.
Low-Volume Dryer for Engineering Resins

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Jim Callari

The LMD desiccant resin dryer for Matsui America has been designed to enable consistent and reliable resin drying for highly engineered and hygroscopic materials with low volume throughput. Like the machine builder’s MJ Series line, this new series reportedly offers optimized energy consumption, 10-year desiccant life, standard automatic loading, and accurate and reliable drying performance via a consistent -40° dewpoint supply.
Melt Sensor Offers Real-Time Viscoelastic Measurement

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Jim Callari

The ViscoMelt from Hydramotion Ltd., England, is a new melt analyzer that reportedly provides real-time data of the entire viscoelastic picture of the melt, relating directly to melt flow index, intrinsic viscosity and molecular weight. These were measurements previously only accessible in the laboratory or with expensive, heavy and slow mechanical equipment.
Art or AI?

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

The email subject line reads, “New Articles Posted for Teams You Follow.” The girls varsity soccer team at my daughter’s high school is into the third round of the state playoffs, and the app I downloaded to track the schedule and scores is offering me a preview of the team’s upcoming playoff match. The article has all the hallmarks of a game preview: recent performances, including standout players; historical matchups against the upcoming opponent; and pertinent team and individual statistics.
Keeping Process Water Cool and Efficiency High in the Desert

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

Designing a cooling system for a greenfield 264,000-square-foot injection molding facility would always present some difficulties, but doing so in the middle of a desert under water-allocation restrictions posed challenges of a different order.
LSR Cold Runner Deploys Servo-Actuated Needles for Smart Operation

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Tony Deligio

Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) technology supplier Elmet has expanded on its SMARTshot E servomotor-driven cold runner system launched at Fakuma 2021 with the patent-pending SMARTshot I cold runner measurement and control concept. This system incorporates servo-actuated nozzle needles, which Elmet says make automatic startup possible, as well as family molds with variable-volume cavities, which won’t require additional sensor systems.
RJG Adds iMFLUX Technology to Injection Molding Offerings

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Angela Osborne

RJG Inc., a provider of injection molding training and technology, now serves as a supplier for iMFLUX’s pre-engineering, installation and service for all hardware and software components. The company will also serve as the hub for all services related to the iMFLUX technology, including education, process engineering support, trial services and parts. RJG says it will continue to support current iMFLUX users while welcoming future ones.
At DI Labs, Mass Customization Is a Necessary Step on the Way to Additive Manufacturing’s Production Future

1 week ago | ptonline.com | Stephanie Hendrixson

At additive manufacturing service provider DI Labs, AM for production has already arrived. Owned and operated by engineers and brothers Carl, Brian and Sean Douglass, the company has been succeeding at part production through polymer 3D printing for the last several years. Over 85% of the work underway at its facility in Willmar, Minnesota, is production for medical devices, consumer goods, defense parts and automotive components.