Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Sheet Extrusion

Metallocene PE To See Increased Growth with Films in the Lead

Global study says North America has accounted for the largest share of the global mPE market.

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The SPE Auto Innovation Award’s Chassis, Powertrain Finalists

Three chassis/hardware and two powertrain innovative applications bear mention.

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3 Interesting Materials Finalists of SPE Auto Innovation Awards

Two novel injection molded components and a blow molded one made possible by modified or new materials.

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Biopolymers

France Supporting Biobased & Home-Compostable Bags

Single-use carrier plastic bags banned by new law in France.

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Evonik to Double Nylon 12 Powder Production

Growth of 3D printing and thermoplastic composites cited as key contributors to Evonik’s substantial investment.

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Advanced Tri-Layer Tubing for Balloon Catheters

Putnam Plastics’ proprietary extrusion process produces tri-layer tubing with improved tensile, burst and elongation properties.

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Construction

Plastics Growth in Building & Construction Driven by Innovation, Market Demand

SPI’s new report analyzes the key factors impacting the plastic industry in the building and construction sector.

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High-Tech Implant for Leg-Lengthening Treatment by PEEK

Evonik has invested in a start-up company that has developed a high-tech leg-lengthening implant that uses Vestakeep PEEK.

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Revamped Website Features Resources for Materials Challenges

PolyOne’s newly launched website, which consolidated 12 legacy sites, offers enhanced, customer-centric content.

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polyolefins

PP Bucks Trend to Flat or Lower Prices

Lower feedstock costs, slowed demand in early first quarter are likely to keep most prices stable.

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Biopolymers

Breakthrough Opens Up Landscape for Biobased Materials

DuPont and ADM have “game-changing” platform technology based on long sought-after molecule.

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Several ‘Firsts’ Among 2015 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards

Of the nine award categories, thermoplastics captured five winners.

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Plastics Size Reduction