Articles

Borealis to Build Dedicated Auto PP Compounding Plant

Company looks to secure position as a local supplier to automotive OEMs and Tier partners.

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Construction

Lanxess Expands Capacity of Polymeric Flame Retardant

PS insulating foam makers switching to sustainable alternatives such as Emerald Innovation 3000.

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Postindustrial

Unilever Introduces Process to Recycle Multilayer Sachets

Plastics from the post-consumer sachets will be channeled back into the supply chain.

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Automotive

Chinaplas Exceeds Its Own Attendance Expectations, Sets New Record

Prior to the four-day show’s start, the event organizer thought 140,000 people would pass through the fairground’s halls. Ultimately 155,258 visitors made it to the Pazhou Exhibition Center in Guangzhou China.

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Thermoforming

CAM Adds Agility to Custom Thermoformer

CNC machining permeates ATI’s business, making its operations more efficient and responsive.

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polyolefins

Commodity Resin Prices Falling

Lower feedstock costs, improved supplies, lower export prices are among key factors.

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How to Solve Common Ultrasonic Welding Problems

Understand and address the likely origins of welding problems to keep production on track.

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Medical-Tubing Innovator Bets on Silicone Solutions

Trelleborg gains footprint in silicone-based implantable medical extrusions.

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Blow Molding

Automotive Plastics: New Thermoplastic Solutions Redefine ‘Performance’ from All Angles

Lightweighting and resistance to heat, chemicals and weathering drive developments in thermoplastics for interiors, exteriors, underhood, powertrain and chassis.

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best practices

Sharper Dies Make for Smoother Extrusions

Dies that have a radius at the exit will result in poorer surface finish.

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Clamp Tonnage: More Is Better...Right?

Determining the correct tonnage provides a foundation that must be rock-solid to avoid flash and damage. But applying excessive force can create problems with the part, mold, and machine.

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Postindustrial

PP Waxes with Unique & Customizable Technical Properties

GreenMantra’s new PP waxes are among the high-value products from waste plastics it makes.

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