by William Carteaux, SPI Looking back on 2013 – a year marked by partisan bickering in Washington that resulted in the first government shutdown in over 17 years – we in the plastics industry are hopeful that at least a few key issues are ripe for bipartisan solutions in 2014. Importantly, though, where consensus cannot be reached despite our best efforts, we must continue to … [Read more...] about After Gridlock, Plastics Industry Looks to Federal Policy Modernization
2014 Jan/Feb
Advantages of a Servo-Driven Ultrasonic Welder
Ultrasonic welding is one of the most widely used processes for bonding polymers, valued for its speed, flexibility and low cost. Recently, there has been a call for more controlled and consistent ultrasonic welding processes, as part designs become more complex and requirements more stringent. There also is a need for strong, dimensionally consistent parts that show good … [Read more...] about Advantages of a Servo-Driven Ultrasonic Welder