Maximised laboratory throughput

Agr International introduces a robotic handling system for its Gawis 4D measurement system As speeds increase, weights are reduced and recycled material is becoming a significant factor in bottle production, regular testing and measurement of production samples is essential to properly manage quality. However, with limited personnel and equipment, laboratory throughput

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New materials testing software puts rubber and plastics under test

Lloyd Instruments, specialists in materials testing equipment, announced the launch of its NexygenPlus 4.1 materials testing software. Combined with the company’s advanced LS or LD Series materials testing machines, NexygenPlus 4.1 offers a strong solution for the rubber and plastics industry where tests of tyres, O rings, pipes, bottles, shoe soles,

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Preform colour inspection

Quality assurance developments in the rPET packaging industry The Lithuanian company Sprana Ltd is a well-known player in the fertiliser industry. After the focus of their analysing technologies was expanded to the plastics industry, their customer Retal encouraged them to develop a PET preform inspection system to assure production quality control

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SK global chemical to acquire 10 per cent equity stake in JV partner Loop Industries

Loop Industries announced that it intends to form a strategic partnership with SK global chemical Co. Ltd. , a subsidiary of South Korea’s SK Group to accelerate the commercialization of Loop’s PET plastic and polyester fibre manufacturing technology throughout Asia. Loop’s patented technology has been invented to upcycle PET waste into

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Aptar Food + Beverage partners with REBO for launch of smart reusable water bottle

Aptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in innovative dispensing solutions for more than 25 years, announces its partnership with REBO to offer a reusable water bottle that uses technology to help people stay hydrated, while helping to collect tossed away plastic bottles that end up in our environment.  Aptar has

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In-house check and certification of NIR detectable masterbatch

Black and coloured plastics place the biggest challenge on the separation and sorting in plastics recycling. With the widespread NIR sensor technology, the near-infrared spectrum reflected by the plastic is evaluated. Each type of plastic has a characteristic spectrum and can thus be identified, sorted and finally recycled. Since April 2021,

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A firm for all seasons

R&D/Leverage Europe Product Solutions Lab R&D/Leverage’s Product Solutions Lab has overcome Covid-19 restrictions, lockdowns and travel constraints to maintain crucial services to converters and brand owners alike throughout the pandemic. R&D/Leverage’s Product Solutions Lab (PSL) in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, has grown hugely since it was first established, 15 years ago. It

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