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Braskem Expands R&D Capabilities for UHMWPE
This in keeping with its new UHMWPE plant slated for startup in fourth quarter.
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Kuraray to Boost EVOH Production in the U.S
Growing demand for Eval EVOH has prompted plans for capacity increases.
Read MoreSlideshow: SPE’s Plastics for Life Global Parts Competition
During ANTEC 2016, a panel of judges selected the winners of the 3rd annual Plastics for Life Global Parts Competition.
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Winners of SPE’s Plastics for Life Global Parts Competition
A panel of judges selected the winners of the 3rd annual Plastics for Life Global Parts Competition from among a wide range of parts that had already won in competitions at previous SPE events during the past year.
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1st Vehicle With a Thermoplastic Composite Primary Suspension Spring
Springs and upper control arms of the Polystrand GT-Lite racecar are made from nylon 6 with continuous glass reinforcement.
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New Materials Shine Bright In Growing LED Market
Rapid expansion of LED technology has spurred development of new formulations for a wide range of lighting components. Here are examples of activity in this fast-moving field.
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Construction Market Still Going Strong
Growth in spending bodes well for processors serving the housing market.
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3D Printed PEEK-Based Composite Pipe for Subsea Oil & Gas Use
Magma Global's flexible m-pipe technology used for the largest and longest Victrex-based PEEK structure achieved to date.
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Custom Molder Expands in ‘Leaps of Faith’
Who would embark on an $8.8 million plant expansion without new orders in hand? Someone who knows his customers very well.
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Beefier All-Electric Machines With Enhanced Control Features
Presses designed to dismiss the perception that all-electrics can’t handle larger, heavier molds.
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