Technology Spotlight: Episode 8
There are great gains to be realized from incorporating LSP and SSP assets into your rPET process train, but how can energy demand, cycle time and IV limitations be further managed for greater efficiency and higher throughput?
Guest Post: On Self-Renewal
Nearly five decades ago, the phrase "The future is plastics" echoed in the film "The Graduate," offering a glimpse into the trajectory of our society. William Guzman presents his own career journey and emphasizes the importance of community.
Devising a USA Go-to-Market Strategy
The USA is an undiscovered country, with all sorts of logistics, cultural, and segment-specific challenges. Do overseas companies truly understand our requirements?
Guest Post: On Digital Sales Channels
As digitalization continues to surround us, we hear that many B2B customers prefer to keep an analogue relationship with a supplier. Chris Jones discusses making the digital customer journey as simple, or even simpler, than the analogue world.
Guest Post: On Human-tech Leadership
Great leadership is about people who know how to build effective, resilient organizations. Carlos Araujo analyzes the practices and frameworks to achieve that goal, both efficiently and effectively.
Technology Spotlight: Episode 7
rPET is the most recycled plastic worldwide, and its use is fairly ubiquitous, from carpet fiber to clothing to food packaging, and more. But what’s stopping rPET from becoming an even more valuable feedstock, and increasing its content in new consumer and industrial applications?
The Perils of Compensation Loss
Welcome to risk management and assessing the value of financial and personal loss.
Guest Post: On Career Change
Changing careers is a challenging but rewarding endeavor that can transform your life and happiness. By following the eight steps presented by Jeff Landau, you can increase your chances of achieving success.
Guest Post: On Cyber Security
Operationalization is vital to those enterprises that digest and use new cyber security features to manage risk. Keith Glynn explains why well-aligned teams are vital for highest efficiencies and greatest success.
Are Professional Associations Withering or Thriving? It Depends.
Membership in local industry associations is undergoing a sea change, ushering in a new generation of young professionals
Technology Spotlight: Episode 6
Metal halides are most famously associated with high-intensity-discharge (HID) lighting. However, there are many other significant and emerging applications.
China+1 or ABC?
Does the China+1 sourcing initiative belong to India, or will the fine chemical industries of other countries step up to offer partnering alternatives?
Technology Spotlight: Episode 5
Oxazolines undergo a variety of ring opening reactions under suitable thermal and/or catalytic conditions, so let’s explore how 1,3-Phenylene-bis-oxazoline (PBO) can add value to hybrid thermoset resin applications.
Technology Spotlight: Episode 4
It's worth your while to understand the versatility of Pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA), the current landscape, and how to find a trusted supplier in today's volatile market.
Technology Spotlight: Episode 3
Ethynilic-based reactive end-cappers outperform alternatives for polyamic acid/polyimide molecular weight control and thermal curing of insulative coatings.
Haven’t Bothered with a Business Plan Yet? Get Started.
So you’ve contemplated starting a new business, discovered an opportunity to purchase a business, perhaps own or maybe manage a business in the B2B or B2C space. What’s your first task? Before you measure for new drapes or office furniture, focus on the essentials.
Technology Spotlight: Episode 2
Solutions for recycled plastics traditionally focus upon mechanical or chemical recycling routes, each with their pros and cons. Enter Reactive Recycling, a newer technology developed by Nexam Chemical AB, useful for repairing and upcycling plastics utilizing existing processing equipment.
Technology Spotlight: Episode 1
By introducing reactive end-cappers and co-monomers within or terminal to the polymer backbone, rheology, chemical/thermal resistance and mechanical properties of polyimides can all be improved.
The Enduring Relevancy of Trade Shows
Trade shows are back in a big way, so how should you re-enter this arena? Consider the following tips and tricks for successful trade show marketing.
Is It Just Me, Or…
Schafran Associates LLC recently celebrated its one year anniversary, and the decision to work for myself was one of the best I’ve ever made.