THERMOFORMING: The art of Plastique Art

This Quebec-based, family-owned molder has been in business since 1956, and

current owner Pascal Baillargeon is making a big investment to keep it innovative

and ahead of the curve.

EXTRUSION: Unscary smart

Artificial intelligence isn’t just for science fiction anymore. It’s becoming an integral

part of our daily lives, and that includes extrusion workers. For extruders looking to

optimize processes and enhance product quality, AI delivers big by applying

data-driven, predictive, and adaptive approaches.

SIZE REDUCTION: In your own hands

Your plastics processing shop has the right shredders and/or granulators in place,

checking all the boxes for the applications, materials, feeding methods, products,

dimensions, capacities, and screen sizes. But unforced errors can still prevent you

from reclaiming your scrap as efficiently as possible.

RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY: Waste not, want not

A new research project is turning food waste into biodegradable plastic.