Plastics Manufacturing | Matics https://matics.live/tag/plastics/ Connected Worker Platform & Real-time Manufacturing Analytics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:41:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Finding the Right Digitalization Solution for Plastics Manufacturing https://matics.live/blog/finding-the-right-digitalization-solution-for-plastics-manufacturing/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:08:57 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=6183 Digitalization is an ongoing trend in manufacturing that delivers enhanced productivity and efficiency across many different industries. However, not all digitalization solutions are made equal. Manufacturers must ensure that the solution they choose addresses the challenges unique to their sector. Plastics manufacturing is a sector with stringent quality, efficiency, and turn-around time requirements on the […]

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]]> Manufacturers Need New Solutions to Comply With California’s Latest Plastic Recycling Laws https://matics.live/blog/manufacturers-with-californias-latest-plastic-recycling-laws/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:11:45 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=5770 Plastics manufacturers are facing increasing regulation around the world, and some of the most impactful regulations yet are coming into effect in California. A pair of California state bills introducing new recycled content and product labeling requirements, along with increased responsibility for manufacturers concerning the lifecycle of their products. Many plastics manufacturers face significant challenges […]

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]]> How the New UK Plastic Packaging Tax Will Affect Manufacturers – And What They Can Do About It https://matics.live/blog/how-the-new-uk-plastic-packaging-tax/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:46:27 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=3468 As part of their ongoing commitment to improving plastic recycling rates, the UK has enacted the new Plastic Packaging Tax as of April 1st, 2022. This tax will see manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging components taxed at the rate of £200 per metric ton unless those components are made with at least 30% recycled […]

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]]> Real-time Monitoring and Analysis: Elevating Injection Molding and Making Plastic Mold Maintenance That Much More Effective https://matics.live/blog/real-time-monitoring-and-analysis-makes-plastic-mold-maintenance-that-much-more-effective/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:59:55 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=3254 Injection molding is a versatile, efficient, and economical method for manufacturing an incredibly wide range of plastic products. It enables production at large scales, which other methods simply can’t. However, the relative size of most injection molding operations brings its own challenges in terms of monitoring, oversight, and planning. For an injection molding operation to […]

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]]> How Manufacturers Can Achieve a Circular Economy With Improved Plastic Waste Management https://matics.live/blog/how-manufacturers-can-achieve-a-circular-economy-with-improved-plastic-waste-management/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:46:07 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=3234 Modern plastics manufacturers need to have effective recycling policies in place to reduce waste, placate public opinion, and reduce costs. With more and more pressure from all sides, the industry landscape has shifted away from conventional waste mitigation measures towards the development of a circular economy for plastics. A circular economy refers to a closed-loop […]

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]]> How Digitalization is Helping Plastics Manufacturers Meet Environmental Regulations https://matics.live/blog/how-digitalization-is-helping-plastics-manufacturers-meet-environmental-regulations/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:47:05 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=3201 Governments around the world are introducing increasingly stringent regulations in efforts to decrease pollution and reduce the negative impacts of big industries on the environment.  For plastics manufacturers, this means taking a serious look at how they manage raw materials and energy usage to ensure that they meet all of the requirements. Every manufacturer aims […]

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]]> Plastic Manufacturing Data Collection: Enabling Data-Driven Manufacturing https://matics.live/blog/plastic-manufacturing-data-collection/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:13:59 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=3123 Plastics manufacturers are increasingly interested in implementing Industry 4.0 best practices within their factories, recognizing the many benefits it may have on their operations and profitability.  However, plastics manufacturers often struggle with implementing data collection procedures that are robust enough to help them address key concerns within their industry. Access to extensive amounts of integrated, […]

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]]> How to Choose Production Management Software for Plastics Manufacturers https://matics.live/blog/how-to-choose-production-management-software-for-plastics-manufacturers/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:46 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=2963 The global plastics market is expected to reach a valuation of $750.1 billion USD by 2028 and plastics manufacturers have a golden opportunity. However, the increasingly complex demands of operations management in this industry may make it difficult for manufacturers to capitalize on this booming market without technological help.  Implementing the right plastic manufacturing software […]

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]]> Real-time Material Management for Waste Reduction in the Plastic Industry https://matics.live/blog/real-time-material-management-for-waste-reduction-in-the-plastic-industry/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:19:27 +0000 https://matics.live/?p=2132 One of the great challenges in production management is figuring out how to reduce waste in manufacturing. Even if you think your facility is doing well on this front, it is worth considering whether your material usage could be optimized even further. After all, savings of just 1% in purchasing eventually translate into 5% in […]

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