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Research & Development
Chinese cargo vessels responsible for most plastic debris in Atlantic Ocean, study says
by Canadian PlasticsA new study involving a Canadian researcher suggests that Chinese merchant ships – and not land-based sources – might be the leading cause of ocean plastic waste.
World-first surgery uses Aussie biopolymer in heart valve implant
by Canadian PlasticsA U.S. patient has successfully received a polymer heart valve jointly developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and medical device company Foldax Inc.
RTP Co. offering free engineered thermoplastics workshops in Montreal, Toronto
by Canadian PlasticsThe free, one-day workshops will teach about thermoplastic compounds and provide valuable information regarding material selection.
Danish automation supplier OnRobot comes to North America
by Canadian PlasticsThe end-of-arm tooling maker for collaborative robot applications has opened a new R&D office in Los Angeles as part of its push into the U.S. and Canadian markets.
RJG partners with college to open injection molding training facility in Nebraska
by Canadian PlasticsTraining supplier RJG and Nebraska’s Central Community College will be opening a new training facility in the town of Grand Island in the beginning of 2020, with RJG’s curriculum becoming part of the college’s program.
Ford global director Michael J. Whitens wins SPE Lifetime Achievement Award
by Canadian PlasticsA retired automotive industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, Whitens spent the majority of his career at Ford in various body engineering disciplines.
SPE Thermoforming Division awards scholarships to five students
by Canadian PlasticsThe recipients are four undergraduates and one graduate student, and will support their continuing studies and active participation in plastics.
Customer Relationship Management software gets smart
by Canadian PlasticsA new machine learning solution from Montreal-based AxiPolymer Inc. is designed to boost the effectiveness of CRM software.
Polymers give early warning signs of stress
by Canadian PlasticsResearchers from Switzerland’s University of Fribourg and Japan’s Hokkaido University have devised a polymer with a sensor molecule that glows when it’s stretched, signalling that mechanical stress is building towards a catastrophic part failure.
Montreal researchers create plastic from lobster shells
by Canadian PlasticsMcGill University researchers have developed a new chemical process that could turn lobster, shrimp, and crab shells into biodegradable plastic.
PTI, Haney partner to help brand owners with packaging requirements
by Canadian PlasticsThe two packaging technology providers are teaming up to help brand owners launch
commercially-successful packages faster via turnkey assistance.
Here’s a first: BASF is making products with chemically recycled plastics
by Canadian PlasticsThe German chemical maker is breaking new ground in the circular economy with plastic waste as a source of raw materials.
Using sunlight to make polymers
by Canadian PlasticsResearchers at Rice University are developing a way to use sunlight to grow functional synthetic polymers using photosensitive quantum dots as a catalyst.
Magna launches new global automotive design competition
by Canadian PlasticsThe competition calls for entries from students around the world, with the winner to be announced during the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Magna wins three innovation awards from SPE Europe
by Canadian PlasticsA thermoplastic liftgate takes top spot in the body exteriors category, a carbon fibre subframe wins first place in the chassis category, and a thin-wall torsional welding process wins the enabling technology category.
“Infinitely” recyclable plastic invented
by Canadian PlasticsA new type of plastic developed by scientists at Colorado State University can – in theory, at least – be recycled over and over again.
PTi opens technology development centre at Illinois headquarters
by Canadian PlasticsPart of a $10 million expansion, the new centre provides customers with demonstration trials on production-scale sheet extrusion systems.
Plastic-eating protein created in British lab could revolutionize recycling
by Canadian PlasticsA new enzyme is able to effectively break down PET, one of the most popular forms of plastic employed by the food and drinks industry.
Three Canadians among nine new SPE “Fellows”
by Canadian PlasticsThree Canadian researchers are among the new inductees being recognized by the Society of Plastics Engineers for their contributions to the industry organization.
SPE to honour three industry leaders at Antec 2018
by Canadian PlasticsPhilip David Coates, Dr. Rajen M. Patel, and John Beaumont are being awarded by the SPE for outstanding contributions to the industry.