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Automotive

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.

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Automotive

Braskem America's UHMWPE Plant Up and Running

The new UHMWPE plant represents another milestone in the company's North American growth strategy.

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sustainability

Update on ‘Clean, Sustainable’ Carbon Black Production

Monolith Materials moves towards the potential reestablishment of North America as a leading carbon black producer.

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Online Decorative Films Design Center Launched by PolyOne

Over 50 images of varied film patterns and effects are ‘housed’ on the new site.

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New Kind of Lenticular Sheet Arrives

Can be printed on flexographic printers, a reported first.

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Packaging

Shrimp Shells for Making Biodegradable Shopping Bags

UK university aims to optimize new ‘eco-friendly’ bags for Egyptian conditions.

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Construction

Can 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).

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Compounding

B&P, Littleford Finalize Union

Combination reportedly offers industry's most comprehensive line of mixing solutions.

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color

PolyOne’s 2018 Color Palettes Influenced by Global Megatrends

The four new palettes were developed to resonate with evolving and long-term societal trends.

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Arkema to Further Modernize North American Acrylic Acid Production

Latest production technologies to be used in the upgrading of the Clear Lake, Texas facility.

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PAEK Trumps Epoxy in Next-Generation Oil & Gas Electrical Connectors

Consistent properties and processing won over connector specialist Rampart Products.

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Baerlocher 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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