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Downward Pricing for Polyolefins, PET; Flat-to-Up for PS, PVC
Overall, slowed global demand and improved supply/demand balance scenarios are likely to keep prices of the five volume resins relatively stable.
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Molder of Large Totes Save Material & Energy Costs with Recycled PP
Aaron Industries’ 100% recycled PP compound fortified with Milliken’s specialty modifier boosts MFI and retains strength.
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A Bright Future for Thermally Conductive Plastics
Lighter weight, lower cost, and greater impact strength, moldability and customization are rapidly driving demand for thermoplastics that help keep electronics, lighting and car engines cool.
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Dukane Expands and Strengthens Laser Plastic Welding Offerings Through Acquisition
Acquisition of Oregon Laser Welding Equipment Company’s Blackhawk Technology Group finalized by Dukane.
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DSM Further Strengthens Position in High-Performance Specialty TPEs
DSM is expanding capacity of Arnitel copolyesters by 20%.
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CARBO and PicOnyx Finalize Partnership for Production of M-Tone Black Pigments
M-Tone pigments are a unique family of functional black pigments for the plastics, paints, inks, coatings and adhesives markets.
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VIDEO: Chinaplas 2019 Draws Record Crowds
Chinaplas 2019 (May 21-24) drew a new record crowd of 163,314 to Guangzhou, filling halls that were already packed with technology full with attendees.
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Water Injection Beats Gas Assist in Lightweighting Car Door Panel
Renault’s conversion from metal-frame construction to plastics prototype switched from gas assist to water injection. Here’s why and how.
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How to Manage Pressure Loss in Injection Molding
Achieving a process window wide enough to ensure consistent part quality depends on achieving sufficient pressure at end of fill.
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Placing a Bet on Bioplastics
Steinwall has put years of R&D into learning to design and mold with biopolymers and natural-fiber reinforcements. Now that groundwork is beginning to pay off.
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