Process Simulation A look at process simulation in plastics manufacturing using computer modeling to virtually test, experiment and/or train to validate the methods and procedures for optimal conditions of the processes. Through simulations, including production, inventory, assembly and transportation, companies may optimize results while reducing time and costs during actual … [Read more...] about Technology Focus: Process Simulation
STEM & Training
Secondary Education Programs Offer Opportunities in Plastics
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business The US manufacturing industry continues to face challenges recruiting workers. Colleges and universities are helping to address the problem by offering plastics-oriented courses and credentials, ranging from degree programs that equip young adults with an educational foundation in the industry to credential programs designed for … [Read more...] about Secondary Education Programs Offer Opportunities in Plastics
“Future Proofing” Your Production Workforce – Confidence and Knowledge Are the Keys to Handling Change
By Daniel Stephens, vice president, Routsis Training LLC In production environments, the most important goal is maintaining “productive uptime.” This means that product is being produced at a rate that is profitable, and the customer base is satisfied with its quality level. One of the biggest factors that interrupt productive uptime is change. Examples of change can be new … [Read more...] about “Future Proofing” Your Production Workforce – Confidence and Knowledge Are the Keys to Handling Change
NIST Awards Funding to Study Plastic Waste Reduction
The US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland, has awarded $500,000 to each of five universities to develop new curricula for students who are interested in helping to solve the growing problem of plastic waste. The new curricula will focus on chemistry, economics, business management, entrepreneurship and related … [Read more...] about NIST Awards Funding to Study Plastic Waste Reduction
Finding and Assessing New Business Opportunities
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, Plastics Business Manufacturing companies across the US are struggling to find the right new business opportunities for their teams – and those new opportunities have to be weighed against current capacity due to labor shortages, increased product cost, transportation issues and more. In the last two years, manufacturers have had to step back and … [Read more...] about Finding and Assessing New Business Opportunities