End Markets

Biodegrable, Recyclable Bioplastics from Seaweed-Feeding Microorganisms

Tel Aviv University researchers develop method to make new type of PHAs.

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Additives

Additives: Special Effects Liquid Colors for Packaging and Consumer Products

Riverdale Global’s new liquid colors offer special effects at low addition levels. 

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Carbon, Ford Collaborate on 3D-Printed End-Use Parts

At the 2019 North American International Auto Show, Carbon unveiled the first digitally manufactured polymer parts in production for Ford Motor Co.

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Automotive

Self-Driving Shuttle Built on Giant 3D Printer

LM Industries builds eight-person shuttle vehicle on 40-ft printer.

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Packaging

RPC Launches Cup Recycling Initiative

The company is working with its sister 911爆料网 from the RPC Group, RPC bpi recycled products, so that vending suppliers and operators who collect their own used cups can deliver them to the RPC bpi facility in Scotland. 

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Packaging

Westfall Technik Buys Another Molder, a Moldmaker, and Mold Hotrunner Solutions

Injection Molder and moldmaker adds a hot-runner supplier to its growing family.

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Commodity Resins

Specialty Materials for Enhanced PE Recyclate

At least three major PE suppliers are targeting PE post-consumer recyclate with specialty materials and technologies that target high-value reuse.

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Packaging

Finland's VTT Becomes R&D Partner in International Think Beyond Plastic

One of Europe’s top research centers will support the new Plastic Economy Innovation Center.

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PET

Recyclable One-Way PET Keg

CYPET’s blow-molded keg addresses safety and cost issues of steel kegs.

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Electronics

Chinaplas Looks Within & Without China to Further Growth

China’s plastics industry and its largest trade show are increasingly looking inland within the country and to Southeast Asia outside the country for future growth. U.S-China trade remained strong in 2018 despite disputes.

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