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PET Processing - Extrusion 27 Jan 2016

Trials Show 'Dryer-Less' System Converts Mixed Regrind Into High-Quality Thermoformed Sheet

In production-scale trials, PETG and APET scrap bypasses landfill thanks to PTi's high-vacuum, twin-screw extrusion system.

economics 26 Jan 2016

China Reimagines Its Manufacturing Industry

Nearly 40 years ago, China’s “Open Door” policy revolutionized the country’s economy, particularly industry—Can “Made In China 2025” keep “the world’s factory” humming?

Automotive 26 Jan 2016

Solvay's PEEK Chosen for Oil Scavenger Line in Polimotor 2

The Polimotor 2 all-plastic engine project for competitive auto racing is moving right along with Solvay's materials playing a key role.

Additives 25 Jan 2016

Addivant to Triple Capacity for Workhorse Phosphite Antioxidant

Increased interest in Weston 705 for PE food packaging spurs Addivant to invest in capacity expansion.

Engineering Resins 25 Jan 2016

High-Tech Implant for Leg-Lengthening Treatment by PEEK

Evonik has invested in a start-up company that has developed a high-tech leg-lengthening implant that uses Vestakeep PEEK.

Construction 25 Jan 2016

New Nylon Entrant Brings Differentiated Technology to the Table

Celanese already has some grades of its nylon 6 and 66 offering available.

Construction 22 Jan 2016

Novel Class of Super-High-Elongation Silicones for Molding

Gelest's "revolutionary" two-component silicone elastomer is aimed at microfluidics and implantable medical devices, with LSR versions underway.

industry 4.0 22 Jan 2016

ROBOTS TO ‘COBOTS’: Next-Gen Automation in Plastics Processing

So-called ‘collaborative robots’ are a new category of ‘human-friendly’ automation that can work safely side by side with people, unprotected by guarding.

Additives 22 Jan 2016

Revamped Website Features Resources for Materials Challenges

PolyOne’s newly launched website, which consolidated 12 legacy sites, offers enhanced, customer-centric content.

polystyrene 21 Jan 2016

PP Bucks Trend to Flat or Lower Prices

Lower feedstock costs, slowed demand in early first quarter are likely to keep most prices stable.

best practices 21 Jan 2016

A Film Processor’s Guide to Understanding Materials & Equipment

Process engineers need to have a fundamental understanding of three areas: the material properties, the basic design parameters of the extrusion equipment, and the process window of the equipment.