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Polymers & Resins
JLC3DP Clarifies PLA’s Practical Heat Resistance Limit for 3D Printing at Below 50-60°C, Recommends High-Performance Materials for Elevated Temperatures
JLC3DP China Overview JLC3DP has released guidelines on the heat resistance of PLA, a common 3D printing material. While PLA softens around 55-65°C and melts at 150-180°C, sustained high-load applications should avoid temperatures exceed... -
Polymers & Resins
Novatex Unveils State-of-the-Art 24,000-Tonne PET Recycling Plant in Pakistan, Dramatically Expanding Regional Circular Economy Capacity
Plastics Recycling World Pakistan Overview Novatex has commissioned a new, state-of-the-art PET recycling system in Pakistan, boasting an annual processing capacity of 24,000 tonnes. This landmark investment significantly upgrades the na... -
Polymers & Resins
JLC3DP Specifies PLA Heat Resistance Limit at 55-65°C, Recommends PETG, ABS, PEEK for Applications Above 50-60°C
JLC3DP China Overview JLC3DP has released a detailed guide on the heat resistance of PLA (Polylactic Acid) in 3D printing, clarifying that its rigidity typically begins to degrade around 55-65°C. Despite a melting point of 150-180°C, thi... -
Polymers & Resins
Comparative Analysis of Major Polymer 3D Printing Processes FDM, SLA, SLS: Supporting Broad Range of Materials from PLA to PEEK
ACS Material USA Overview The three major polymer 3D printing processes—Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)—are compared based on their fundamentally different fabrication methods... -
Polymers & Resins
3D Printing Engineering Filaments Diversify from PETG to PC, Polymaker Introduces New Product for Enhanced Industrial Applications
All3DP USA Overview The 2026 3D printing market showcases a diversification of high-performance engineering filaments, ranging from PETG to Polycarbonate (PC), addressing demands for durability and functionality. This guide elaborates on... -
Polymers & Resins
Blood Purification for Cholesterol Removal Potentially Cleanses Microplastics, Mechanism Remains Unclear
EurekAlert! USA Overview New research indicates that blood purification processes designed to remove cholesterol may also reduce detectable levels of microplastics such as polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate from t... -
Polymers & Resins
Thales Group Delivers Over 70 Million Sustainable Payment Cards, Including PLA Bio-Sourced Cards Reducing PVC by Over 80%
Thales Group France Overview Thales Group is offering sustainable payment cards made from responsible materials like recycled plastics and bio-sourced polymers (e.g., PLA), aiming to reduce waste and support sustainability goals. Their T... -
Polymers & Resins
European Commission Adopts First-Ever Rules for Calculation, Verification, and Reporting of Chemically Recycled Content in PET Bottles
TexData International Europe Overview The European Commission has adopted groundbreaking new rules establishing, for the first time, how chemically recycled content in single-use PET (polyethylene terephthalate) beverage bottles will be ...
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