Episodios

  • Tech Tip Friday - Water Soluble vs Biopolymer
    Jun 13 2025

    In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the differences (and some similarities) between a water soluble resin and a biopolymer. These resins are very different and have different and unique applications.

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    4 m
  • An Introduction to Sulapac BioPolymers!
    Jun 9 2025

    In this episode, Kurt discusses the Sulapac product line from Helsinki, Finland that Simcoe Plastics will be selling across Canada. Formulated for injection, extrusion, thermoforming, and 3D printing, these highly innovative polymers offer not just the processor, but the designer a new range of tools to express their brand in the marketplace. Exciting and kind to the planet!

    Give this a listed and contact us if you are interested and would like to learn more.


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    24 m
  • Tech Tip Friday - More Biopolymers from Sulapac!
    Jun 6 2025

    In today's #TTF, Kurt shows samples from last week's Sulapac haul. He's focusing on the wood fibre filled materials that offer a very attractive appearance and are truly in the spirit of biopolymers.

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    5 m
  • Tech Tip Friday - Biopolymers from Sulapac
    May 30 2025

    A major product haul! Courtesy of Sulapac in Helsinki, Finland, I received a large box of product made with Sulapac's biopolymer. Simcoe Plastics will be tasked with finding new applications for this durable, but biodegradable polymer. The sample products look good, feel good, and are good for the environment!

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    5 m
  • An Interview with Jonathan Knott from Explore Skilled Trades
    May 26 2025

    In today's episode, Kurt speaks with Jonathan Knott, the head of TBDC's Explore Skilled Trades program that aims to bring vetted, trained, and capable individuals to the construction industry. Jonathan is engaging, articulate, and passionate about helping people to find their way to the skilled trades in the construction sector.

    This is a great reminder to engage our youth and introduce them to the skilled trades as a viable, fulfilling, and rewarding career path.

    To learn more about the program, check out their website: https://exploreskilledtrades.com/

    Or contact Jonathan at jonathan@tbdc.com or via phone at 289-388-6757



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    34 m
  • Tech Tip Friday - Handling Aged Inventory
    May 23 2025

    In this episode, Kurt discusses what to expect when you have aged inventory. Which resins store well, which resins will need drying, and which resins may not survive.

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    5 m
  • Tech Tip Friday - Mechanical vs Chemical Purging Compounds
    May 16 2025

    In today's TTF, Kurt discusses the differences between a mechanical and chemical purging compound.

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    4 m
  • Tech Tip Friday - Chemical Foaming Agents
    May 9 2025

    In today's TTF, Kurt talks about CFAs (chemical foaming agents). When they could be used, what they do, the benefits, and the major classifications.

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    5 m
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