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Emerging Bioplastic Derived from "Poo Molecule"
Lund University research experiments with novel biopolyester shows it to be more durable than both PET and other bioplastics.
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Collaboration on PHA-Based Water Bottles Underway
Danimer Scientific and Nestle in global partnership to develop biodegradable water bottles.
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Simultaneous Blowing/Filling Process ‘Breaks Down Walls’ in Supply Chain
Amcor’s LiquiForm technology supports new ‘holistic’ on-site processing service.
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Hot Half-Dozen Applications Driving Developments in PE
Sustainability, consumer convenience, and evolving e-commerce packaging are driving new advances in polyethylene.
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Several Thermoplastic 'Firsts' Among 2018 SPE Automotive Awards
With the addition of an Additive Manufacturing slot, all nine categories exemplify innovation and transferability in the use of plastics.
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What’s With All the Static?
Static buildup on polymers can cause a variety of problems, some rather unpleasant. Yet there’s an inexpensive way to eliminate it, and we have data as proof.
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Follow These Guidelines to Select the Right Pelletizing System
Which pelletizing system is right for your application? Is the one you’re using today necessarily the right choice for tomorrow? Here’s is an analysis that can help you decide among the three major options.
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What You Should Know About Injection Mold Safety Straps
Every mold should have one in order to be safe and OSHA compliant.
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Plentiful News in Hot Runners at Fakuma Show
More compact hot runners, even for large parts; smarter controls; unusual nozzle designs; remote mold monitoring; and a new source of LSR cold-runners.
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Packaging Growth Points to Strong 2019
As the plastics industry adjusts to 2018’s higher orders volume, capital expenditures in the industry have increased significantly.
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PART 2 Heat Deflection Temperature vs. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Here’s a real-world example of a part failure demonstrating why DMA curves have more value than single-point data generated by HDT.
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