End Markets

Thermoforming

Pactiv Evergreen to Acquire Fabri-Kal

A prominent, family-owned thermoformer with a strong position in renewable packaging is due to be acquired by a global giant.

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Automotive

Lanxess Launches Hollow-Profile Hybrid Technology

Metallic hollow profiles can be functionalized on conventional injection molding machines with plastic compounds.  

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BASF’s Ultradur PBT Replaces Steel in Structural Bracket of Sunroof Headliner

Automotive sunroof frame made with BASF’s Ultradur High Speed is 60% lighter than traditional solutions.  

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Medical

Medical Molder Boasts Showpiece Material-Handling System

Flex Manchester is so proud of its new, elaborate drying/conveying system that it greets visitors front and center on their way to view the cleanroom molding floor.

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Blow Molding

Blow Molding: Enhanced Machines for Large & Complex Industrial Parts

Virtual exhibit by ST BlowMoulding shows off its latest developments for automotive and industrial packaging

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Get Ideas from IMDA Award Winners In IML, IMD & In-Mold Electronics

Winners of the annual IMDA Awards Competition highlight aesthetics, functionality, sustainability—and even COVID-19 protection.

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Packaging

Fakuma: Engel to Debut New Hybrid Machine

Building out its e-speed range of high-speed injection molding machines with a fully electric clamp, Engel will debut the e-speed 420/90 at Fakuma.

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Lanxess’ FR, Glass-Reinforced Nylon 6 Selected for Lower Weight EV Battery Housings

A Durethan nylon 6 grade from Lanxess applied to a series production of Korean carmaker  

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Medical

Putnam Plastics Completes Expansion for Manufacture of Minimally Invasive Medical Devices

Continuous growth drives the need for Putnam’s additional space for its advanced extrusion technologies and medical device assemblies.

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Automotive

Lanxess Develops Concept for Radar Sensors with Integrated Thermal Management

Using its high-performance thermoplastics, Lanxess’ thermal management concept is aimed at autonomous driving.

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Process Cooling