Unlike other plastic forming processes, vacuum forming uses heat and a vacuum to form plastic over simple pattern molds.

The plastic in bags, bottles, caps and other packaging products is made from oil. Akinori Ito's machine turns it back to its original form via a carbon-negative process.

GN Thermoforming Equipment of Chester, Nova Scotia, has introduced a high-speed form/cut/stack thermoformer, the GN800, working with an Italian machinery company. GN officials said the machine is ...

European plastic extrusion surges behind rising construction activity, bio-based polymer adoption, and machine automation. Vendors pioneer advanced extruder models, while scarcity of skilled labor ...