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The Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process is a game changer in manufacturing. It combines the design flexibility of Plastic Injection Molding with the strength and integrity of wrought metals, providing cost-effective solutions for producing complex part geometries. The MIM process involves several processing steps: starting with Compounding, where fine metal powder is blended with binders; followed by Molding, which shapes the mixture; then De-binding, where the binders are removed; and finally Sintering, where the part is heated to fuse the metal particles. The result is a final part that retains exceptional qualities, making it suitable for various applications. My experience with MIM highlights its efficiency and versatility, showcasing how it can meet specific demands while maintaining product integrity.

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has unveiled its latest innovations in recycling including smart bin technology to automatically sort plastic, metal and glass.

The James Dyson Award 2021 winners have been announced, as once again, inspirational technologies that will make a real difference to lives and the planet have been unleashed. As you'll see below, the ingenuity of the inventions by the award entrants is outstanding - and for the first time, there are three global winners, with each receiving AUD $55,000 in prize money to support the next stages of their inventions. 

HP’s Generation Impact Incubator debuts at The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2021, giving young Aussies the chance to bring their ocean-saving ideas to life, as HP announces over 50 of its products contain ocean-bound plastics.

Thales and Veolia have joined forces to create the first eco-designed SIM card made from recycled plastic.

Plastic waste in the ocean is making its way back to land and increasing pollution on Australian beaches, according to new research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.

Australia's government-accredited mobile recycling program, MobileMuster, has revealed the significant progress it has made in positive impacting the environment over 21 years with the release of its 2019 Annual Report.

PayPal has launched a "digital solution to plastic gift cards", not only saving a stacks of plastic, but presumably creating a nice little earner for itself, too.

The Indian arm of American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation PepsiCo has obtained a court order that mandates the takedown of a mass of online material that makes jokes about its Indian corn snack, Kurkure, alleging that it contains plastic.

Although Mr McGuire recommended 'plastics' to Benjamin in 'The Graduate', ye olde plastic bags are being bagged, done, dusted and dismissed from Tasmania's retail stores, although the ban is yet to go through Tasmania's parliament.