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More and more companies are concerned with the environmental effects of not only their manufacturing process, but their products. They are questioning whether their products can be recycled and reused after their initial lifespan has elapsed. For that reason, many...

There are certain design specifications that can really help to make your plastic profile a success once it has been manufactured. To get the best custom plastic extrusion results, planning carefully in the design stage can set you up for success. Here are a few tips...

If you are considering a new plastic extrusion design, then choosing the material carefully can make all of the difference in how successful your product is once it is manufactured. This is especially true for plastic extrusions that need to retain their flexibility...

Most people believe that plastics simply aren’t an environmentally friendly option for manufacturing. While there are many materials that can be challenging to recycle, new technology and plastic materials are changing that perception. In fact, some of the newest...

With the advent of 3D printing technology, many professional plastic extrusion engineers are at a bit of a loss as to how to characterize this new technology. Is it a form of extrusion or should it be categorized as a completely new process, unrelated to traditional...

Adding plastics to car bodies makes sense for automobile manufacturers in the future. Saving money and providing parts that resist corrosion is a value added for consumers, while plastics can be recycled once a car has been outdated. Engineers are now looking at ways...

Finding just the right material for your plastic extrusion project can be a real challenge. At Extrudex, we carry a full line of materials that can make your project easy to accomplish and offer you just the right tolerances and fit. Here are just a few of the...

If you stop to think about how many plastic surfaces that you touch each and every day, you might be concerned that they can harbor microbes that can be concerning for your health and the health of your family.  The plastics industry has been working non-stop to...

Akron, Ohio, is known for their work in rubber and plastics and the University of Akron’s College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering is one of the finest in the country. During the month of October, the university will highlight the developments in the...

Some of the most exciting extrusion work being done today is in the field of three dimensional printing. This form of plastic extrusion is helpful in creating everything from small parts needed for short-run manufacturing, to prototyping of new plastic parts and...