Plastics Design
CSM Aminatta M'Baye
Design students rethink plastic for degree show
Final year product designers at Central Saint Martins art school have joined with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and consultants Studio INTO to make plastics innovation their focus. Read more
Pentagon Plastics picks winner at South Bank design grads award
Pentagon Plastics continues support for South Bank product design students by presenting final year awards. Read more
Perspex helps garden designer’s growing success
Jade Goto, an award winning garden designer, has launched a new Perspex product to hang ‘Airplants’ in vertical gardens. Read more
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KraussMaffei adds flexibility to steering wheel mould carrier
Machine specialists KrausMaffei have launched a more ergonomic and scalable mould carrier for steering wheels. Read more
Polish vodka brand takes a shot at plastics packaging
A Polish wine and spirits manufacturer is turning away from traditional glass and packaging its premium vodka product in 1.75 litre injection stretch blow moulded plastic bottles. Read more
Covestro polycarbonate protects engineering art installation at London’s V&A
An art installation at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) showcasing extraordinary feats of engineering features a central element produced using polycarbonate sheets from Covestro. Read more
Plazology first UK company to achieve Moldex3D Expert Accreditation
Leeds and Liverpool-based consultancy, Plazology Ltd, has achieved ‘Expert Accreditation’ status from Moldex3D. Read more
Technical rubber used for “life-changing solution” for bus passengers with visual or hearing impairments
A UK-based silicone and organic rubber products specialist has helped transform a bright idea into a practical and potentially life-changing solution for bus passengers with visual or hearing impairments. Read more
Aviation grade plastics will make ‘light work’ of efficient aircraft, says EPDA
The EPDA says the use of aviation grade plastics will play an “increasingly important role” in the future of aircraft design owing to their ability to both improve fuel efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of passenger flights. Read more
Custom closure adds the finishing touch to luxury fragrance
A custom-designed, multiple-part closure has been manufactured for a premium perfume brand to give its latest fragrance a luxury finish. Read more
Plastics design competition winner receives product patent
The winner of the 2015 Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition has received the patent for his product and is now in the process of approaching manufacturers for production. Read more
Competition for Horners and Bottlemakers Awards 2016 declared open
Two annual competitions to find outstanding design and innovation in plastics are open once again for 2016. Read more
Plazology launches new virtual design moulding analysis
UK-based Plazology Ltd has launched a new simulation product design service aimed at closing the gap between the virtual and physical manufacturing worlds and significantly reducing the risks to successful product launches Read more
Provocative, controversial and essential: event to examine all sides of plastics
A conference set to spark interesting discussion and debate over the nature of plastics design is due to take place for the first time next month. Read more
Spot the difference: Eastman copolyester used for glass-mimicking barware
Eastman Chemical Company’s Tritan copolyester is being used at one of Europe’s largest cultural festivals to help improve safety and sustainability. Read more
Students put pedal to the metal for design competition
Students from Universities across the UK have been tasked with changing perceptions as they look to enhance the design of some of the most traditional metal-based products with polymers. Read more
Provocative plastics will ignite debate at upcoming conference
A new conference focusing on design in plastics, from the controversial to the essential, is being held in Bournemouth in September 2015. Read more
“Ear-splitting” plastic instrument replaced for Brazil ‘14
Following the international sensation of an “ear-splitting” musical instrument, the Vuvuzela, at the 2010 World Cup, a new plastic noisemaker has emerged for Brazil 2014. Read more
Horners' Award winner to be announced at Interplas
The Horners' Award for Plastics Innovation and Design will be announced on the first day of Interplas 2014, it has been announced. Read more
Squeezy come, squeezy go – plastic beats glass in battle of the bottles
Research commissioned by the BPF's Packaging Group shows that when it comes to the Nation’s favourite table sauce, 77% of 2157 respondents would rather squeeze their tomato ketchup out of a plastic container than shake it out of a glass bottle. Read more
