The benefits of having a 3D printer with multiple extruders are numerous: you can print soluble support material for easy removal, print a combination of flexible and rigid filament, or simply print ...

In a world that’s literally awash in plastic waste, it seems a pity to have to buy fresh rolls of plastic filament to feed our 3D-printers, only to have them generate yet more plastic waste. Breaking ...

In the world of manufacturing and processing, extruders are among the most versatile and essential pieces of equipment. These machines shape and form a wide variety of materials, from plastics and ...

Extruders are devices that heat and melt the feedstock and extrude it through the nozzle along a predetermined path on the print bed. Based on the material feeding, 3D printers are classified as ...

Last week, we took a first look at the dual-filament Ultimaker 3 printer. This week, we dive into one of the key features that provides the printer with its power and flexibility: its extruders.

A twin-screw extruder can be used as a continuous wet granulator or as a continuous mixer for a wet gelatin mass. Twin-screw extruders, which have found commercial use in making amorphous ...

The global plastics industry is at a critical juncture, with mounting pressure to reduce waste and embrace sustainable practices. At the heart of this transformation lies extrusion technology — a ...

Westerly, R.I.-based US Extruders was founded in 2018 and has made Plastics News' Best Places to Work list every year since 2019. What's the secret to its success? A culture that is a combination of ...

WESTERLY, R.I.—US Extruders Inc. has nearly doubled the size of its manufacturing space to meet increasing demand for custom single-screw extruders, extrusion systems and screws for plastic, rubber ...

Sigma Plastics Group has purchased Santa Fe Extruders Inc., a blown film maker — marking Sigma's third acquisition in 2009. Sigma of Lyndhurst, N.J., bought Santa Fe Extruders of Santa Fe Springs, ...

Austrian plastics recycling equipment maker cites supply chain issues as challenge during the past year. Manfred Hackl, CEO of Erema Group, says the company will welcome visitors to its Austrian ...