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K 2016: Connectivity & Collaboration in Robotics & Automation
Besides a handful of new robots and pickers, the big themes were modular ‘plug-and-play’ automation, Industry 4.0 connectivity, easier programming, and safer collaboration with human workers.
Read MoreBraskem America's UHMWPE Plant Up and Running
The new UHMWPE plant represents another milestone in the company's North American growth strategy.
Read MoreUpdate on ‘Clean, Sustainable’ Carbon Black Production
Monolith Materials moves towards the potential reestablishment of North America as a leading carbon black producer.
Read MoreOnline Decorative Films Design Center Launched by PolyOne
Over 50 images of varied film patterns and effects are ‘housed’ on the new site.
Read MoreNew Kind of Lenticular Sheet Arrives
Can be printed on flexographic printers, a reported first.
Read MoreShrimp Shells for Making Biodegradable Shopping Bags
UK university aims to optimize new ‘eco-friendly’ bags for Egyptian conditions.
Read MoreCan Trump, GOP Usher in New “Golden Era” of Mfg in U.S.?
The Plastics Industry Association believes the potential good (business friendly tax policy + relaxed regulation) of the pending Trump administration will outweigh any potential bad (new checks on trade).
Read MoreB&P, Littleford Finalize Union
Combination reportedly offers industry's most comprehensive line of mixing solutions.
Read MorePolyOne’s 2018 Color Palettes Influenced by Global Megatrends
The four new palettes were developed to resonate with evolving and long-term societal trends.
Read MoreArkema to Further Modernize North American Acrylic Acid Production
Latest production technologies to be used in the upgrading of the Clear Lake, Texas facility.
Read MorePAEK Trumps Epoxy in Next-Generation Oil & Gas Electrical Connectors
Consistent properties and processing won over connector specialist Rampart Products.
Read MoreBaerlocher to Expand Metal Soap Capacity by 50%
The scheduled major expansion is driven by accelerating demand for stabilizers and other additives from the North American PE and PVC industries.
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