Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Postprocessing

Sefortek Expands Business With Customized Ultrasonic Welders

Building ultrasonic welding machines for automotive and packaging is a new focus.

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Packaging

BASF and Avantium JV Aims at “Green” PEF Barrier Resin

The new joint venture will further development and licensing of Avantium production processes of precursor FDCA and PEF.

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Elium Liquid Thermoplastic Acrylic Used in Prototype Sailboat

The hull and bridge of a prototype sailboat made of Arkema鈥檚 recyclable thermoplastic composite material called a 鈥榝irst鈥.

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Biopolymers

Cow Gas to Plastics

NatureWorks invests in commercial-scale development of methane-to-lactic acid fermentation.

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Testing

Instron Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Starting with a material testing prototype in an MIT lab, Instron has made its mark with innovations in testing instruments for evaluating mechanical properties of plastics and components.

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Some Highlights from SPE Polyolefins 2016

This international conference featured several tracks with a broad range of topics addressed by industry and academia pros.

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Solvay Showcasing Thermoplastics & Thermoset Composites Tech

At this week’s JEC, Solvay will represent an even broader front in composites after last year’s acquisition of Cytec.

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Automotive

DuPont Intensifies Research on Thermoplastic Composites

By co-locating its research activities at Aachen University, DuPont becomes a 鈥減remium partner鈥 with the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Production.

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polystyrene

Mid February Commodity Resin Prices Flat to Soft

Falling energy and feedstock costs and the threat of lower-priced imports are key drivers.

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Panasonic to Mass Produce PBT Compounds for Laser Welding

New laser weldable PBT compounds targeted to enhancing design flexibility and reliability of auto switches and sensors.

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Finalists in Process/Assembly Category of SPE Auto Awards

Blow molded spoilers, high- and low-gloss door trim, and 2-shot chrome and paint highlighted in the process/assembly enabling technologies category.

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Biopolymers

Environmental & Safety Finalists of SPE Auto Innovation Awards

The three finalists in the environmental and two in the safety categories utilize recycled resin, natural fiber reinforcements and more.

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