Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Consumer Products 13 Sep 2018

NIST Looks at Big Picture of Nanoparticle Manufacturing

New paper aims to identify problems that are common for different materials, processes and applications.

Construction 12 Sep 2018

LyondellBasell's Advanced Polymer Solutions Business to Focus on Diverse Market Applications

New business combines LyondellBasell's PP compounding assets with A. Schulman’s product portfolio.

Packaging 6 Sep 2018

Pricing Trajectory is Flat-to-Down for Most Volume Resins

Nylons 6 and 66 are the key exceptions due to tightness of feedstock and resin.

Consumer Products 5 Sep 2018

Polyplastics Uses CAE to Forecast Deformation of LCP Connectors During Production

LCP parts can expand considerably in the high-temperature conditions of the reflow process, potentially affecting product flatness.

PVC 29 Aug 2018

Prices Flat for PE, PVC; Down for PS; Up for PP, PET

Contrary feedstock and demand trends lead to divergent pricing behavior.

Consumer Products 28 Aug 2018

Market Trends in Polymer Additive Manufacturing

Unlike the BetaMax/VHS technology debate, all the established polymer print technologies have a viable long-term role to play in the 3D-printing industry.

Packaging 22 Aug 2018

Update: Technology Tackles Recycling of Flexible PE/Nylon 6 Barrier Food Packaging

APK looking to partner in expanding its unique recycling process.

sustainability 20 Aug 2018

Study Deems PHA as Biodegradable Alternative to Single-Use Plastics Like Straws

Applications for polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) can include additives, aqueous coatings, fibers, filaments, films, hot-melt adhesives and injection-molded articles.

Additive Manufacturing 17 Aug 2018

Architectural Fabricator's Novel 3D Printing Process Used in Unique Nashville and Chicago Installations

Techmer PM designed the materials for both projects.

color 16 Aug 2018

Collaborative Mold Design Experiment Based on Clariant's Color Trends

Mold texture specialist and Clariant investigate interaction of social trends, color and textures.

Packaging 14 Aug 2018

Highly-Visual Fact Sheet Shows the Life Cycle Advantages of Flexible Packaging

Based on its recent study, the Flexible Packaging Association’s fact sheet details the environmental attributes of six different flexible packaging formats.