End Markets
New Materials Offer Cost, Performance Advantages to PEEK in Automotive
Two new families of PAEK offer combination of economy and performance for demanding automotive applications.
Read MoreCaptive Molder Gives New Blenders A ‘Whirl’
By updating presses with multi-component blenders, Whirley Drinkworks drastically slashes colorant costs.
Read MoreA Very Small World: Micromolding at Makuta
Makuta Technics sweats the tiny details so it can run ‘lights out’ most of the day.
Read MoreBetting on Biopolymers
A new injection molding business is focused 100% on compostable, plant-based polymers.
Read MoreVictrex Acquires Kleiss Gears to Bolster PEEK Gears Growth
PEEK resin producer buys specialist in injection molding gears.
Read MoreUltra-Light PET Bottle Expands Range for Hot-Fill
Hot-fill PET bottles now approach aseptic bottle weights.
Read MorePackaging Company Launches Alternative to Foam Clamshell
Anchor Packaging has introduced its "ultimate replacement" for foam clamshells.
Read MoreNew Type of Carbon Fiber for Thermoplastics Gets Funding
SGL Group is pursuing development of a carbon fiber with enhanced elongation and optimized surface structure.
Read MoreWorld's First Plastic Rear Axle Transmission Crossbeam
The plastic rear axle transmission beam developed by ContiTech and BASF weighs 25% less than the die-cast aluminum beam it replaced.
Read MoreRTP Bolsters Compounding Capabilities Through Acquisition
RTP's newly integrated acquisition will especially focus on black masterbatches and carbon black thermoplastic compounds for a several industries.
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