Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Packaging

Game-Changing Permanent Labeling Technology for Polyolefins Gets Traction

MIGS’ innovative VersaFlex Labeling System is being adopted by key machine makers for decorating blow molded, injection molded, thermoformed and rotationally molded products.

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Biopolymers

Materials: New Addition to a Line of Biodegradable Bioplastics for Fruit and Vegetable Bags

Kompuestos’ new bioplastic is based solely on potato starch and is degradable on ground in four weeks.

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Postprocessing

Welding: Next-Generation Ultrasonic Welders Unite Form and Function

Herrmann Ultrasonics’ new HiQ G2 series boasts a new dimension of communication and ergonomics in ultrasonic welding for perfect and repeatable joining results.

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ASTM International Standard Supports Brominated Flame Retardants in Plastics

“New standard will be a fundamental tool for assessing the potential exposure to brominated flame retardants during a product’s life cycle ...”

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Lightweight Composite Seat Back Developed by Covestro and Chinese Automaker GAC

Covestro’s Maezio thermoplastic composite plays key role in new concept electric car’s interior.

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Materials: Specialty Engineering Thermoplastic Compounds for Firearms

Conventus Polymers unveils new engineered material solutions at the 2020 SHOT Show.

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Automotive

Materials: Non-Halogen, Intumescent Flame-Retardant Polyolefin Compounds

Dynamic Modifiers’ newly rebranded line of FR polyolefin compounds expanded to demanding film applications. 

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color

Materials: Medical-Grade Compounds with Degradation Resistance and Enhanced for Laser Marking and Welding

Clariant is adding two new series to its Mevopur porfolio and marking its 10th year at MD&M West with the theme, The Color of Innovation – The Science of Design.

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Medical

Enhanced Medical/Healthcare Materials to Debut at MD&M West

Polyplastics’ new POM series for drug contact/delivery applications and SABIC’s new PC copolymer family for medical devices and equipment housings among highlighted materials.

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polyolefins

Additives: Color Concentrates for HDPE Personal Care Packaging

Holland Colours’ Holcopearl 2286 marks the company’s entry into polyolefin colorants.

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Additives: Latest Tests Show High Performance of New Liquid Additive in 100% Polyolefin Regrind

Riverdale Global’s ‘strenghthening’ additive shown to boost properties of PP and HDPE post-consumer recyclate while enhancing flow and part consitency.

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Medical

Materials: Specialty Compounds Formulated for Surgical Robotic Systems

RTP Co. has developed thermoplastic compounds for monitors, instruments and staplers. 

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