End Markets

Packaging

Injection Compression Molding as Alternative to Thermoforming

Arburg will show its all-electric Allrounder 720 A press utilizing injection compression molding to create thin-wall IML cups from PP.

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Automation

‘Contactless’ Accumulator Is Gentle to Superthin PET Bottles

Sidel’s Gebo AQFlex protects ultralight PET water bottles from dents at Suntory Japan.

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sustainability

Biobased Mold Release for PP Automotive Formulations

      Palsgaard’s Einar 201 was developed to help automotive compounders enhance the sustainability of PP formulations for class ‘A’ mold release.    

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sustainability

Neste Announces Agreement to Produce Bottles Using Renewable & Recycled Material

Neste’s RE, incorporating recycled and renewable material, will be used in making PET bottles.

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Blow Molding

How to Extrusion Blow Mold PHA/PLA Blends

You need to pay attention to the inherent characteristics of biopolymers PHA/PLA materials when setting process parameters to realize better and more consistent outcomes.    

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Automotive

Ultralight Cargo Bikes Leverage 3D Printed Parts

Carbon fiber bicycle maker Maniac & Sane developed a lightweight carbon fiber cargo bike with 3D printed components using Evonik’s Infinam PA12.

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PET

Italian Packaging Company Will Use Recycled PET From Food Trays to Produce New Film

AMB will use post-consumer recycled PET trays to produce food-safe film.

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Packaging

New HDPE Grade for Mono-Material Machine Direction Oriented Films

Exxon introduced HD7165L for MDO film applications designed for recyclability.

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Packaging

Foam-Core Multilayer Blow Molding: How It’s Done

Learn here how to take advantage of new lightweighting and recycle utilization opportunities in consumer packaging, thanks to a collaboration of leaders in microcellular foaming and multilayer head design.

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Medical

ASA Grade for Small, Mobile Medical-Device Housings

Offers strong chemical resistance, UV resistance, and impact strength. Available using renewable feedstock.  

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Plastics Size Reduction