Materials
Materialise NV Brings the Latest 3D Printing Innovations to Detroit
Two-day conference and tour of Belgium company’s North American headquarters are among the highlights.
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Eastman Completes Tritan Copolyester Expansion
Plans to increase PETG & PCTG specialty copolyester capacity by 25% well underway.
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Distributor Focuses On 'Human Element' Of Plastics
Chase Plastics is showcasing through images how people use plastics in the real world—a fire helmet and goggles, a prosthetic leg, a car dashboard—all representing the everyday application of plastics.
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Americhem Focuses on Development of Compounds & Additives that Target Some Key Trends
Check out high-performance pre-colored PVC capstock compounds, an expanded antimicrobial product line, and thermoplastic alloys that eliminate secondary processes.
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BASF Emphasizes Unique Highly-Reinforced Compounds & Additive Manufacturing
Material supplier is aiming to address the z-direction strength limitation of layered components produced with 3D printing.
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Walmart V.P. of Merchandising Execution & U.S. Manufacturing Featured Speaker at the Show's Plastics Market Briefing
Marsiglio addressed Walmart's policy roadmap to renew U.S. manufacturing, including policy recommendations that support the plastics industry at IHS Markit/PLASTICS briefing.
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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Mix of New Materials
Look for novel PVC compounds, PP with short- and long- fiber reinforcements, new acrylics including high heat-resistant versions, and flame-retardant CPE for wire & cable.
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Composite Materials: Where to Find Them at NPE2018
If you have come to NPE2018 with composites on your to-do list, you do have options. Over the last few years, several plastics material suppliers have extended their product portfolios in an effort to build a presence in the composites space.
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IHS Markit Briefing: What Lies Ahead for the Plastics Industry?
Market pros provide insights on the economy, energy, feedstocks and polymers.
Read MoreChanging the Game in Liquid Color
Riverdale Global’s ‘Computerized Color’ technology and service offerings continue to evolve.
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