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Scannable tapes and labels use app to connect objects to locations and digital information

Posted on: Combining traditional tools like adhesive tapes and labels with modern app technology, two companies partnered to create a solution that is solving real and timely issues in a number of industries.

PSTC Tape Week 2024 now accepting submission for the technical track

Posted on: The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council is now accepting submissions for Tape Week 2024 Technical Track. Companies are encouraged to submit a short abstract on their latest advancements, including new technologies, methods, best practices, or other innovative concepts.

The economic, performance and sustainability value in UV acrylic hot melt PSAs

Posted on: A well-designed UV acrylic PSA improves on the sustainability profile of emulsion acrylic PSAs while maintaining the performance of solvent-based PSAs.

Researchers develop recycling method for polyurethane foam

Posted on: A group of researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago has developed a new recycling method for polyurethane foams, one of the most common types of plastic, that uses nontoxic catalysts.

Ahlstrom’s innovative label release papers: recycled and unbleached fibre content

Posted on: Recycled and unbleached fiber content

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. introduces 170e carton sealing tape with 30% recycled film

Posted on: IPG introduced the new 170e water based acrylic pressure-sensitive carton sealing tape, designed with 30% recycled film.

Evonik, Remondis collaborate on chemical recycling of polyurethane

Posted on: The agreement will see Remondis supply end-of-life mattress foams to Evonik, which will support Evonik’s ambition to scale its hydrolysis technology up to the next level.

A circular economy needs different recycling technologies

Posted on: In its ‘Let’s talk about Chemical Recycling” series, the Plastics and Rubber Machinery division of the German VDMA association talks to experts and stakeholders active in the chemical recycling space.

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