Increasingly smaller medical devices require tighter tolerances that make extrusion process control more difficult. Photos courtesy of TEEL PLASTICS INC. As medical devices get smaller and tolerances ...

This content was paid for by an advertiser and created by Crain's Custom Content. In the ever-evolving world of plastics processing, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just experience—it ...

Extrusion is not only a final forming process for products but is also an intermediate process for many other processes such as injection molding, blowmolding, and blown film. The cost-effective ...

A radar-based system that precisely monitors the quality of plastic sheet extrusion is under development by Germany’s SKZ Plastics Center and two partner companies. The non-destructive and non-contact ...

Plastics are widely used across industries thanks to their low corrosiveness, slow decomposition, and malleability. However, these same properties that make plastics so versatile also contribute to ...

A selection of the best machines for turning your failed prints and scrap plastic into new 3D printing filament.