Factors to consider when selecting capacitive displacement sensors
Chris Jones of Micro-Epsilon explains that several key factors need to be considered, including target size and shape, guarding method and bandwidth. As well as clean environments, the sensors can also operate in dirty, dusty industrial areas too. more
9 Apr 2018 16:02 Guest Blog
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A ‘taxing’ question for single-use plastics recycling
Richard McKinlay, Head of Circular Economy at resource recovery specialist Axion, discusses the options for encourage packaging recycling. more
6 Apr 2018 09:55 Guest Blog
Production efficiency for profitable manufacturing
Christina Larsen at Intouch Monitoring Limited explains how using a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a simple way for plastics manufacturing firms to increase manufacturing efficiencies and make business more profitable. more
21 Mar 2018 14:34 Guest Blog
Out of sight, out of mind no more: An open letter to the plastics industry
In the following post, naturalist and author, Sarah Roberts, writes about the importance of education when it comes to stemming the flow of plastics into the natural environment. more
14 Feb 2018 11:35 Guest Blog
Axion: Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?
Richard McKinlay of Axion Consulting sheds light on the use of biodegradable alternatives plastics. more
6 Feb 2018 10:21 Guest Blog 1 Comments
Polyurethane: the bright, green future
Dr Anthea Blackburn, Scientist of Catalyst Development at Econic Technologies, writes on how new technological developments are providing an exciting future for polyurethanes. more
5 Feb 2018 16:20 Guest Blog
BP&R: Most-read headlines of 2017
The past 12 months have meant one thing for the British plastics industry, innovation. Our most-clicked headlines of 2017 are heavily innovation-centric, with eye-catching sustainability and investment news attracting the highest clicks. more
14 Dec 2017 12:28 Guest Blog
Factors to consider when selecting an inline thickness measurement system
When selecting an in-process system for measuring the thickness of film, plate or sheet materials, a number of important factors need to be considered, including the effect of combined real world errors, says Chris Jones of Micro-Epsilon. more
1 Dec 2017 14:50 Guest Blog
Closing the loop on caps and closures
Tony Gaukroger, Director at Colour Tone Masterbatch, discusses why end-of-life concerns for caps and closures have been put in the ‘spotlight’ as manufacturers adopt the How2Recycle label. more
30 Nov 2017 16:49 Guest Blog
Rapid prototyping with CNC machining and injection moulding
Rapid prototyping is often regarded as being synonymous with additive manufacturing technologies. But a compelling case can also be made for CNC machining and injection moulding as rapid prototyping technologies as well, argues Stephen Dyson. more
29 Nov 2017 16:55 Guest Blog
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