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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Decorating, Printing & Finishing
See new equipment ranging from upgraded corona and open-air plasma surface treaters to a variety of printing equipment, including several being controlled by one software system, and the latest films in the water transfer printing process
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Clean Plast Purge Compounds Launches Expanded Product Line
Six new mold cleaners and releases nicely round out the Clean Plast portfolio.
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Purging Compound R&D Ramps Up to Meet Specific Material & Processing Problems
The challenge for suppliers of purging compounds has shifted from educating processors about their benefits to researching new formulations to further increase those benefits.
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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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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: More Customized TPEs Emerge
From satin-smooth for consumer goods to medical-grade materials, new TPEs are more targeted to customized applications.
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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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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Engineering Resins Getting More Customized
Materials firms tailoring resins for specific applications.
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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: 3D Printing Materials & Applications
Materials developments churning for burgeoning additive manufacturing market.
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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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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Additives
The broad range of new additives includes modifiers, silicone additives for various polyolefins, compatibilizers PET and PLA, a blowing agent reinforced nylons, flame-retardant synergists for wire & cable, unique colorants, and color-tracking software for liquid-color metering devices.
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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Purging Compounds
Look for more versatile and improved efficiency purging compounds.
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