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Surf’s Up! Thai Company Launches Novel Plastic Offset Program

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Robert Grace — 2 comments

Starboard Co. Ltd., a maker of watersports products such as surf boards and stand-up paddle boards, has announced what it calls “the world’s first Plastic Offset Program,” or POP, for its own internal … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Plastics, Processing, Featured Tagged With: sustainability, Application

Using cavity sensors to optimise injection moulding

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Andy Pye — 1 comment

Advanced data processing is key to predictive maintenance and machine monitoring in smart factory environments. In injection moulding, a majority of reject parts produced are the result of temperature … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Plastics Tagged With: Application

How to Compare Plastics Materials

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Nathan Potter — 1 comment

Compare plastics materials with UL Prospector's Comparison Tool!

In Prospector for Plastics, Plastics Additives and Metals, the most popular feature is the ability to compare plastics materials side by side. This can be particularly helpful when analyzing multiple … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Plastics Tagged With: UL Prospector, product feature, tutorial

How Millennials View Sustainable Products

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Robert Grace — Leave a Comment

A University of Oregon educator asked young adults what material- and design-related factors they consider most important to a product’s overall sustainability. The results may surprise you. By … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Plastics Tagged With: sustainability

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