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Reusable vs. Single-Use: What the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) Means for Your Packaging

Reusable or single-use? For a long time, this was purely a question of cost. Since 12 August 2026, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has had a say as well: from 2030, transport packaging used for transport between a company's own sites and for domestic deliveries must be fully reusable. This article explains how single-use and reusable packaging differ, what their advantages and disadvantages are, and what the PPWR specifically means for thermoformed trays, inlays, blisters and workpiece carriers.
What Is a Workpiece Carrier? Definition & Applications

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What Is a Workpiece Carrier? Definition & Applications

A constant challenge in the manufacturing industry is efficiently managing material flow throughout all assembly stages and departments. These logistical challenges can be optimally addressed by using product-specific workpiece carriers. Learn more in this article.
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Automation of Production - How Trays Support Automation in Industry 4.0

Trays for automation are workpiece carriers that pass through an automated industrial system or production line, fulfilling various functions along the way.

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Design Guidelines for Plastic Thermoformed Parts – Top 13 Tips for Plastic-Optimized Construction

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Design Guidelines for Plastic Thermoformed Parts – Top 13 Tips for Plastic-Optimized Construction

Plastic thermoforming is shaped by factors like material quality, temperature, pressure, speed, and tool geometry. With the right design principles, you can prevent errors in CAD and production. formary has gathered key tips to help you optimize your thermoformed parts.
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Warehouse Inventory: Tips & Tricks for Better Warehouse Organization and Efficiency with Trays

Warehouse inventories cost time, tie up staff, and often disrupt ongoing operations. This is especially true for small parts, serial components, or recurring components, where counting quickly becomes confusing if parts are stored loose in boxes or shelf compartments. Standard trays create a simple yet effective structure here for better warehouse organization. This article shows how trays optimize inventory counts in both the warehouse and production.
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Standard Trays vs. Custom Tray Solutions: Which Option Is Best for Your Project?

Anyone sourcing plastic trays for transport, storage, or production quickly faces the question: choose a standard tray from the catalog or have a custom solution developed by a thermoforming specialist? Both options have their place. The right choice depends on the component, quantity, budget, and project requirements. This article explains which option is the right one for you.
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Checklist: 10 Details a plastic thermoformer needs from you

You’re planning to source plastic thermoformed parts and want to submit a request for a quote. But what information does a thermoforming supplier really need to provide you with a meaningful quote? Incomplete requests lead to follow-up questions, delay the quoting process, and complicate the technical evaluation. If you provide the right information from the start, you’ll receive a reliable estimate faster and avoid unnecessary back-and-forth.
Thermoforming Tooling for Plastic Thermoformed Parts: Structure, Types, and Manufacturing

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Thermoforming Tool for Plastic Thermoformed Parts: Structure, Types, and Manufacturing

Plastic thermoforming is a process in which a plastic sheet or film is heated and shaped over a mold to create various three-dimensional objects. A crucial element in the thermoforming process is the tooling used to achieve the desired shape.
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Optimizing Intralogistics – How Trays Improve Your Intralogistics Processes

Rising customer demands, flexibility needs, and resource efficiency goals require companies to constantly improve intralogistics. To remain competitive and sustainable, they must optimize material flows, minimize handling times, and implement efficient storage and transport.

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