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Testing: AI Vision Software for Improved Production Line Quality Control
Neurala’s newly launched VIA software said to enable manufacturers to boost throughput, quality and production speed with finite resources.
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Zinc Shown to be Effective Against Viruses on Plastic Surfaces
Using a body’s own trace element zinc inside solid plastics, The Netherlands’ Parx Materials has shown it reduces viruses five times faster than normal.
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Materials: Purge and Shut-Down Masterbatches for Polyolefins
Ampacet’s new additions to its line of purge and shut-down concentrates are aimed at maintaining product quality and cutting costs,
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Commodity Resin Prices Plunge in Second Quarter
Weak demand for industrial and durable goods, along with globally lower feedstock prices outweigh strong demand for packaging, medical products.
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Polymax TPE Expands R&D Capabilities
A Coperion ZSK Mc twin-screw compounding extruder highlights Polymax TPE’s new lab line expansion.
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Materials: UHMW-PE with Higher Strength and Durability
DSM’s new Trosar UHMW-PE targeted to hard and soft ballistic armoring, air-cargo containers, cable, radomes as well as ropes, nets, and slings.
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Materials: Partially Biobased PC Film
Covestro’s Makrofol EC film contains more than 50% of its carbon content sourced from plant-based biomass.
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Brown Machine Group Acquires aXatronics Robotic Capabilities
BMG’s Nalle automation systems with aXatronics’ robotic offerings said to provide the ‘ultimate’ packaging manufacturing solution.
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Biobased PEF Bottle Aimed at Substituting Conventional PET
Avantium teams up with major beverage producers to make PEF bottles.
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Covestro and Neste Collaboration Underway for Renewable PC Raw Materials
Strategic cooperation between Covestro and Neste aimed at replacing a significant portion of fossil raw materials used in polycarbonate resins.
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Additives: Dual-Action Additive Concentrate for PET & rPET
Ampacet’s Silky Bliss additive masterbatch line provides recyclability and an elegant silky look to rigid PET & rPET.
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Brentwood Plastics Providing PPE Materials During Coronavirus Crisis
Brentwood’s is supplying PE film generally used for packaging and other applications for making impermeabile isolation gowns for healthcare worker in the fight against COVID-19.
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