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U.S. Plastics Industry Well-Positioned for Continued Growth
Interesting highlights of PLASTICS’ 2017 Size & Impact Report, including employment and shipments data.
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3D Printing Biomaterials Make Push Into Medical Devices, Longer Term Implants
Group of companies is advancing biomaterials turning cellulose with thermoplastics made from sustainable resources into 3D printed medical devices.
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Chassis and Powertrain Finalists from SPE Auto Innovation Awards
Judged parts cut weight and cost while adding functionality and endurance in high wear environments.
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Predictive Engineering Tools for Designing Lightweight Auto Composites
New technology could speed development of more economical carbon fiber materials.
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Body Exterior and Interior SPE Auto Innovation Awards Finalists
LED headlamps, a deployable shelf and a console carrier are some key applications from this year’s contest.
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EPA Green Lights Nanodiamond Imports
First company is granted registration to import nanodiamonds, which have been shown to significantly boost thermal and mechanical performance of polymers.
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Thermoformer Chooses Clarified PP For New Food Containers
Lacerta expands beyond PET to offer one of the first clear PP packages with tamper-evident properties.
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Resin Prices Up, But Not for Long
A turnaround is foreseen for PE, PP, PS, PVC, and PET, based on supply-demand balance and/or feedstock costs.
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With the Exception of PP, Commodity Resin Prices Flat-to-Down
Going into December, resin prices are likely to be relatively stable with PP prices bumping up a bit.
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Post-Consumer PET Bottles Turned to New ‘True’ Black Jeans
Unifil’s Repreve recycled fiber used by Cone Denim in a new line of black jeans.
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“Green PE” Used for Carbon Negative Composted Leaf Package
Braskem and Trinity Packaging partner up to help Maryland county improve their composting program through packaging alternative.
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Mussels Inspire New Plastic
It can stretch without snapping and repair its own molecular bonds.
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