Polylactic acid composites are emerging as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical foams in packaging, insulation and biomedical applications. These materials combine biodegradable PLA matrices with ...

Chemical foaming of injection molded parts is not new, but a new group has entered the space with a technique it says promises not only weight savings, but also lower clamping forces and faster cycle ...

Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams from General Plastics are frequently employed to create production parts in a vast range of industries, from automotive, aerospace and medical markets to ...

Arlington, Texas — U.S.-based packaging company American Excelsior Co. is investing in new equipment for foam processing at three locations across the country. Plants in Norwalk, Ohio; West Chicago, ...

A MuCell microcellular foaming system has been developed by Trexel Inc. (Woburn, MA) for small injection molding machines—those using 40-mm screws, or even smaller ones. Its new Series III system is ...