While nothing can compare with the in-depth knowledge of polymer processing parameters that comes with a skilled process engineer, a widespread issue of skills shortages means that technology may have to become more accessible to a diverse workforce. interplasinsights.com/plastics-machi…

KraussMaffeiOfficial has launched smartOperation, an intuitive machine function that separates the process settings from the actual operator interface – so operators are guided through the entire production process in a clear, structured way interplasinsights.com/plastics-machi…

AI for the plastics industry? We speak to British Plastics Federation President Nigel Flowers for his take. interplasinsights.com/plastic-indust…

An illegal, unregulated plastic chipping operation discovered in Bromwich has been ordered to pay £47,591 in costs and expenses, after Bakersbasco, working with the Police, uncovered more than 500+ bread baskets and dollies waiting to be chipped... interplasinsights.com/plastics-indus…

Great news for any UK processors with a skills gap to close...Spain's plastic processing experts AIMPLAS have just launched English-language versions of their training courses. interplasinsights.com/plastics-indus…

Really great to see a wide range of processes covered too, not just moulding. They even have chemical recycling! AIMPLAS is at the forefront of modern plastics, so I'd really recommend taking a look. interplasinsights.com/plastics-indus… #ukmfg #skills #Engineering

I LOVE data. This brilliant tool has been developed by a team of researchers to forecast the impact of economic growth on #plasticpollution interplasinsights.com/plastics-envir… UC Berkeley UC Santa Barbara UN Environment Programme

More importantly, it uses #AI to give data-supported insights into the impact and value of the various measures under discussion for the #PlasticsTreaty due to be discussed at #INC3 next week in #Nairobi. interplasinsights.com/plastics-envir… UC Berkeley UC Santa Barbara UN Environment Programme

I fell down a rabbit hole playing about with different scenarios using the tool earlier - and I hope the world's policymakers do the same before and during their discussions next week. interplasinsights.com/plastics-envir… UN Environment Programme UC Berkeley UC Santa Barbara

It's great that a treaty is on the horizon - but it has to employ the right blend of measures, based on the facts for the best possible - and most plausible - outcome. Click the link to try it out yourself. interplasinsights.com/plastics-envir… UN Environment Programme UC Berkeley UC Santa Barbara

IMM supplier ENGEL UK🇬🇧, materials distributor Plastribution and ancilliaries seller Summit Systems have teamed up to offer an education day on processing, efficiency optimisation and sustainable materials for #automotive and #mobility applications: interplasinsights.com/plastics-indus…

Are traditional Materials Data Sheets still up to the job? Check out this upcoming webinar which will argue for the use of real-time, in-mould data over traditional MDS: interplasinsights.com/plastics-mater… @MaterialCharact

I learned recently that researchers at the University of Santa Barbara found that the word diversity, and the language around diversity, triggers a threat response in straight, white men. interplasinsights.com/plastic-indust…

Working with British Plastics Federation, we've put together a webinar to share our findings from the UK's first ever diversity in plastics survey. interplasinsights.com/plastic-indust…

One of the objectives is to get organisations in the plastics industry thinking about their recruitment and retention strategies, and how a diverse workforce correlates directly to better problem-solving, lateral thinking and greater profitability. interplasinsights.com/plastic-indust…

What's so scary about that? 😉 We'll also be hearing from author Lauren Neal, who will explain how behaviours within organisations can impact teams in STEM organisations... interplasinsights.com/plastic-indust…

...as well as the importance of matching the right skillsets with the right individuals to maximise productivity and staff retention. interplasinsights.com/plastic-indust…

Finally, Anastasia Matthews, VP of Global Diversity and Inclusion at Berry Global will share her experiences of developing a DE&I strategy for a plastic processing business. interplasinsights.com/plastic-indust…

Sumitomo Demag's (Sumitomo Demag UK) medical moulding production cell heads to #Ireland... Visitors to the Limerick showroom can now check out the IntElect S 100 - specified for #medical jobs, a major market segment in Ireland: interplasinsights.com/plastics-machi…