End Markets
Electronic Flow Monitoring Gives Medical Molder a Better Handle on Mold Cooling
Monitoring water flow and temperature in individual channels proves a valuable tool for process validation and troubleshooting.
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Pricing Trajectory is Flat-to-Down for Most Volume Resins
Nylons 6 and 66 are the key exceptions due to tightness of feedstock and resin.
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Eight Eastman Copolyesters Get Cradle to Cradle Platinum Certification
This is the first time the company’s products have achieved the highest rating for Material Health and the first time Tritan has been included in the certification.
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Four Colorant Companies Combined into One Entity
Breen, Chroma, Hudson, and Carolina Color are now Chroma Color Corporation.
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Polyplastics Uses CAE to Forecast Deformation of LCP Connectors During Production
LCP parts can expand considerably in the high-temperature conditions of the reflow process, potentially affecting product flatness.
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Materials: White-Pigmented Metallized BOPP Films
Toray Plastics America expands its portfolio of white films with five new additions.
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Double IMD + IML Injection Molding To Be Demonstrated at Fakuma
Patented Kurz system, demonstrated by KraussMaffei, allows two independent single-image foils to decorate two mold cavities.
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Automotive Industry Beats Expectations
Through the first half of 2018, the auto industry experienced a level of growth that exceeded the expectations of most experts.
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Processor Business Continues Growth
July’s Index is up nearly 7% from last July. Custom processors report second-highest Index since 2013.
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Accredo’s Credo: Designed for Sustainability, Built for Success
In fewer than 10 years, Accredo Packaging has developed innovative packaging solutions—including the first-ever all-PE barrier standup pouch—while maintaining its commitment to being ‘green.’
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