Extrusion is a process used for creating a product (an extrudate) by forcing a material through a die or an orifice to form a shape, or alternatively an extruder is used to produce semi-finished or ...

Researchers at the University of Minnesota are part of a national team in the Center for Sustainable Polymers that has found a better way to recycle a versatile plastic material, called polyurethanes, ...

A presentation at the Leistritz Pharmaceutical-Nutraceutical Extrusion Seminar explained how simulation tools benefit the development process. Twin-screw extruders (TSE) are used in multiple ...

DANNENBERG, Germany—ContiTech A.G. has expanded its production of elevator belts at its site in Dannenberg to meet growing demand. With a $5.58 million investment, the company has added a new ...

In this interview, AZoM talks to Dr.-Ing. M. Azad Emin, Chair of Food Process Engineering at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, about his team's research within the field of sustainable foods, and the ...

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Researchers have developed a new method for upcycling polyurethane foams, the spongy material found in mattresses, insulation, furniture cushions and shoes. This process, developed ...

Megaweld thermoplastic polyurethane, trapezoidal and round belts are manufactured by a unique extrusion process. They are suitable for a wide range of applications and industries. Megaweld are used ...