On September 3, Lotte Chemical’s naphtha cracking complex (NCC) at the Daesan Industrial Complex in South Korea was officially shut down indefinitely, with its associated butadiene extraction unit also ceasing operations. The facility has a designed

For packaging manufacturers and product developers currently evaluating biodegradable alternatives to conventional polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), a study described by researchers as a global first offers new reference data. This study, jo

快速换模技术缩短注塑成型停机时间 Advanced quick mold change technology can help injection molding manufacturers reduce mold changeover time from hours to minutes, while also improving operational safety. Plastic manufacturing companies use mature technologies to mi

Proto Labs benefits from strong growth in its injection molding business Thanks to the rapid growth of its injection molding business, improved profit margins, and an upward adjustment of its full-year performance guidance, Proto Labs has reported re

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Artificial intelligence empowers visual systems to identify subtle defects in plastics in real-time, reducing waste generation and enhancing quality control levels. Companies such as Krevera and Cognex are deploying advanced artificial intelligence v

BioBTX B.V. (Groningen, the Netherlands) is building the world’s first commercial-scale plant. Based on its independently developed ICCP (Integrated Catalytic Crackling Process) technology, the plant can convert mixed plastic waste into high-quality

埃克森美孚推出Exceed Tough m 4536UV12高性能聚乙烯树脂，专为全球严苛工况下的滚塑应用打造。 ExxonMobil's flagship polymer division has launched a metallocene-based polyethylene resin aimed at enhancing manufacturers' product impact strength, environmental resistance, and processing ef

I. Crude Oil Market Dynamics 8/13: Although the US-Iran negotiations continue to be deadlocked, market concerns have not further intensified, and international oil prices have fallen. NYMEX crude oil futures September contract closed at $81.25, down

The intelligent energy monitoring system integrates IoT sensors with an asset management platform to help plastic manufacturing enterprises achieve quantifiable cost reductions. IoT monitoring solutions can help injection molding, extrusion, and blow