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MATERIALS: Resin vs. COVID-19

The pandemic is having a massive, chilling effect on global oil prices, and therefore on petrochemical markets. Add to this the fact that demand for plastics resins for sectors such as durable goods is suffering while demand for resins for packaging and health-care applications is skyrocketing, and the result is an unprecedented supply, demand, and pricing situation. We enlisted two experts to explain what it means for buyers and sellers.

INJECTION MOLDING/MOLDMAKING: Scoring with a new touchless golf ball retrieval system

The made-in-Ontario Mully Cup effectively eliminates contact between the golfer and flagstick, reducing the spread of COVID-19. And it could become the new normal on the greens even after the pandemic.

3D PRINTING: To buy or not to buy a 3D printer?

For plastics processors with a steady use for 3D-printed parts, that's definitely the question: is it better to make the investment for an in-house machine or outsource the printing? Here are some questions you should ask yourself.

PACKAGING: Plastixx FFS puts a last puzzle piece in place

In an industry where customer service is everything, the installation of a new EFI PrintFlow scheduling workflow system is helping this Quebec-based form-fill-seal film and plastic valve bag maker stay ahead of the competition.

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