have a short list of tips for getting the best results when 3D printing molds on filament-based printers. A mold is put into direct, prolonged contact with a hot sheet of semi-molten plastic.

A molding supervisor at DeKalb Molded Plastics Co. died on Aug. 4, less than a month after he suffered an electrical shock in a July 18 accident at the company's Butler facility.

The American Mold Builders Association is applauding a decision to maintain a 25 percent tariff on China-made molds, tools and dies but also calling to double that rate. NewCo Plastics ...

During long, warm days, few things are as satisfying as Popsicles. And the best news is that you don’t need to leave your house for this refreshing treat. You can easily make them at home and ...

The worker pointed out how the translucent body of the plastic bait looked ghostly. And ghosts were commonly referred to as spooks at the time. Thus, the Zara (short for Zaragosa) Spook was born.

It’s a sweet bait, which should attract most indoor ants, and the Terro bait station is clear plastic, so you can easily monitor ant activity and see how much bait is left—something we can’t ...

Despite global concerns over the accumulation of plastic waste, the drive to produce new plastics shows no signs of slowing down. According to OECD data, the world’s annual plastic production ...

Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in landfills and the ocean. Birds often mistake shredded plastic bags for food, filling their stomachs with toxic debris. For hungry ...

Smartest Workers Mass Production of Ceramic Slabs with Plastic Molds Posted: September 10, 2024 | Last updated: September 10, 2024 Witness the impressive process of producing ceramic slabs in bulk ...

Plastic is a really useful man-made material that has transformed our lives, but what happens after we throw it away is causing a big problem for our planet. Plastic waste can last for hundreds of ...

When it comes to recycling plastics, you should know there's a lot more to it than tossing a water bottle in the recycling bin and calling it a day. Here's why: Not all plastics can be recycled.

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...