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Use Rheology and Flow Simulation to Troubleshoot Extrusion Processes
Let’s take the mystery out of rheology by showing how the wealth of information it provides can be used by processors to solve real-world production problems.
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Key Additive Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021
EOS, HP, Carbon and Essentium give a preview of what to expect from additive manufacturing in 2021.
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Volume Resin Prices Keep Rising
Constrained supplies, higher feedstock costs, and continued strong demand fuel ongoing price hikes.
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Processors End 2020 on a High Note
December’s Plastics Processing Index clocked in near 55, in line with the best readings since early 2019.
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Most-Viewed Stories of December 2020
Advanced screw design; clear, recycled bottles and new PCR packaging; polymer history; polyolefins for smart surfaces; new die-cleaning tech and more garnered reader interest as 2020 drew to a close.
Read MoreWill You Be Ready for the Next Disruption?
Lessons learned from ongoing coronavirus pandemic should help 911±¬ÁÏÍø navigate through the next disruption.
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20 Good Things to Come Out of 2020—Part 5
Additive manufacturing has emerged as the supply chain hero in many ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the recycling industry continues its push for a Circular Economy.
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20 Good Things to Come Out of 2020—Part 4
Good news was there if you knew where to look for it—in the pages of Plastics Technology magazine or right here on our website. Here’s a review of headlines you can feel good about.
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20 Good Things to Come Out of 2020—Part 3
Processors and resin makers step up; biobased/renewable PP makes commercial strides; BOPE makes inroads as monolayer contender; and, performance PP for engineering applications & sustainability 'shines'.
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20 Good Things to Come out of 2020—Part 2
Business durability, online learning, value-added compounding, PPE reshoring and new barrier sheet tech/player—five more positive stories to come out of 2020.
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Busting Myths: How Additive Polymers Affect Builds
With advances in additive polymers, it may be time to consider moving a traditionally manufactured part to 3D printing.
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20 Good Things to Come Out of 2020
In the year’s waning days, it’s not hard to index the many, many negative aspects of the pandemic and the last 365 days, but some good outcomes can also be cataloged.
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