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Solving the Mystery of Melt Temperature
Two new types of sensors are said to be the first practical means to measure "true" melt temperature inside the machine or mold.
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Techmer PM's New Partnership Applies DNA Tagging to Fibers
Applied DNA Sciences and Techmer PM collaborate on applying the former's patented SigNature T DAN system to tag polymer-based fiber materials, and more.
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Recovery of Flexible Packaging Study Gets Underway
Collaborative industry project is aimed at recovering more packaging that is currently destined for landfill.
Read MoreAPR To Host First Plastics Recycling Showcase
Recipients will be recognized during the APR Technical Forum held in conjunction with the Plastics Recycling Conference on February 1st, 2016 in New Orleans.
Read MoreAbsolute Haitian Adds New Representation In Eastern Canada
Barway Plastic Equipment Inc. will serve as the new sales representation for the company.
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SPE Announces Winners of Thermoforming Parts Competition
More than 30 parts submitted for annual contest at SPE thermoforming conference.
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Can the U.S., European Plastics Machinery Sectors Dodge a Falling BRIC?
After BRIC countries largely built up their markets during the Great Recession, developed economies today seek continued growth despite emerging market maladies.
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Impact of New Forces on the Global Plastics Industry: GPS2015
Both new threats and opportunities for end markets such as packaging and automotive to be addressed at SPI/IHS Global Plastics Summit.
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Plastics Machinery Growth Streak Still Alive In North America
Each quarter for the last 22 quarters going back to 2010, North American plastics machinery shipments have risen on a year-over-year basis.
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Chinese TPE Compounder Reshores to Chicago Area
New TPE compounder in the Midwest launched by a Chinese-born, U.S. citizen who already had a successful compounding operation in his homeland.
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Trex Enters Recycled LLDPE Compounds Market
This leading maker of wood-plastic decking has found a way to close the recycling loop.
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Taiwan's Growing Recycling Market
Strolling down the night markets in Asia, one of the things that stick out among the various smells, sights and sounds—is trash. Lots of trash.
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