• Tech Tip Friday - Recharge Yourself
    Feb 21 2025

    This short PSA is simply about looking after yourself and making sure you take time to rest and recharge.

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    3 mins
  • Tariff Talks
    Feb 17 2025

    In this episode, I offer my take on tariffs. Their function, why a country would want to impose them, a brief history of tariff agreements and free trade agreements. Most importantly, what's behind the current US administration's desire to implement punitive tariffs against their two biggest trading partners.

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    29 mins
  • Tech Tip Friday - Material Density Revisited
    Feb 14 2025

    In today's episode, Kurt discusses what material density is, and why it should matter to you and your molding operation.

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    3 mins
  • Tech Tip Friday - Implementing Check Lists
    Feb 7 2025

    In today's episode, Kurt discusses the implementation and use of check lists to support shop floor operations such as mold changes and PMs of tools or equipment. The inspiration came from a book summary on the app Headway.

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    3 mins
  • Encore Presentation - Interview with Dharmendra Khanolkar of ExCista Corporation
    Feb 3 2025

    In this "Encore Presentation", Kurt interviews Dharmendra Khanolkar of ExCista Corporation and they discuss the Silaplast molding additive.

    Silaplast is more than just a mold release agent. Use it to left med void and sinks in parts, too. Dharmendra (or "DK") discusses the product range and the many applications for the Silaplast product.

    Contact Simcoe Plastics (info@simcoeplastics.com) for more information on this innovative product.

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    20 mins
  • Tech Tip Friday - Melt Flow Revisited
    Jan 31 2025

    In today's TTF, Kurt starts to revisit previously recorded segments that discussed various physical property characteristics of polymers that you would find on the typical datasheet. Better studio and A/V equipment this time around!

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    3 mins
  • Tech Tip Friday - UV Inhibitors
    Jan 24 2025

    In this episode, Kurt discusses UV inhibitor packages and what they protect and how to specify them.

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    3 mins
  • Polystyrene Recycling Alliance - an interview with Justin Riney of INEOS Styrolution
    Jan 20 2025

    Join Kurt as he talks polystyrene recycling with Justin Riney, the Sustainability Commercial Manager for the Americas, for INEOS Styrolution America, LLC.

    We talk about success in the US with major retailers and municipal recycling projects alike that cover not only polystyrene, but foamed polystyrene for packaging. The recycling process is very straight forward and very effective!

    For those who question the use of plastics in packaging, this episode will prove to be illuminating!

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    43 mins