In our last blog, we stepped back in time to the mid-1800s, to the roots and first inception of plastic. While people from the era may have understood that the discovery was a significant breakthrough, it’s likely that few truly foresaw that this new material would go on to undeniably saturate our world and become […]
While they have roots dating back to the mid-1800s, over the last five decades, plastics have completely changed the way we live, work, and play. In fact, they have become an essential part of our lives. Although this material came from humble beginnings all those years ago, it has helped humanity accomplish unfathomable achievements, even […]
With the recent anniversary of the first humans to step foot on the moon, Plastrac has been reflecting on the innovations plastic has provided to the world. If it wasn’t for the plastic in materials in Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s equipment, Apollo 11 may not have achieved their wonderful feat. Check out this infographic […]
Plastic injection molding produces small parts that can be of great importance to a number of industries, especially when it comes to producing them at high volume and quality precision. When it comes to molding techniques, injection molding can be among the most versatile. There are machines that can produce small parts used in surgical […]
No matter what types of products you make, there’s no denying that color plays an essential role in brand recognition and the perception of quality. Achieving an accurate, consistent blend allows manufacturers to work as efficiently as possible by decreasing the number of scrap parts produced and also reducing manufacturing costs. At Plastrac, we understand […]