Thermoforming research at the IKT plastics technology institute at Stuttgart University is putting the emphasis on upcycling of used material. An "UpFilT" project, developed with 3D printing filaments ...

Eliminating the need for ovens and the heating of sheet, a new thermoforming process directly extrudes plastic onto tooling for twin-sheet thermoforming. Bart Berghuis, VP of sales at LRM Industries ...

Ottawa, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global thermoform packaging market size stood at USD 49,480 million in 2023, grew to USD 52,200 million in 2024, and is expanding at a CAGR of 5.9% ...

New York, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market Overview: The thermoformed plastic products market is a dynamic sector within the broader plastics industry that has witnessed significant growth in ...

Normally, foam cores cannot be used at temperatures higher than their glass transition temperature (Tg). The ArmaFORM AC grade PET core material has a Tg of around 75ºC. However, crystallization in ...

The six-lesson Thin Sheet Thermoforming program is designed specifically for the training needs of the thin-sheet thermoforming manufacturer. The goal of the course is to help thermoformers reduce ...

Transmit Technology Group LLC is working to market a machine that can compare the thermoformability of various resins. The Technoform testing device was developed by Irving, Texas-based TTG. It offers ...

OSHA has released a new Thermoforming module for the Plastics Machinery section of OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool. The module reviews potential hazards associated with thermoforming, a manufacturing ...

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) thermoform packaging, which includes cups, clamshells, trays, bowls and deli, bakery and takeout containers, is growing in popularity. A new study by the Foodservice ...

A group organized by the Foodservice Packaging Institute seeks to define the most cost-effective and practical ways to recover this material. Thermoform bales await processing at rPlanet Earth's plant ...