Materials

polyolefins

Commodity Resin Prices Drop More

Global feedstock and resin prices appear to be bottoming out, though PP tags might inch up.

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best practices

MATERIALS: Analysis Gone Wrong: Part 2

But even misinterpreted tests can yield an approximation of the real composition of the material.

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3D Printing Filament Engineered From Recycled Plastic

New technology startup ready to bring to market first 3D printing filament made from recycled ABS.

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PVC

Commodity Resin Prices Still Dropping - January 2015

Led by lower global feedstock and resin prices, commodity resin prices continue to decline.

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processing tips

MATERIALS: Analysis Gone Wrong

A lot of resources are devoted each year to trying to figure out why products fail. Sometimes it’s because no one involved in a project realizes the data provided was wrong.

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Materials

"Vinyl Saves Lives" Booth And Demo At NPE2015

SPI and affiliate Flexible Vinyl Alliance to demonstrate how PVC saves lives.

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Highlights Of SPE Auto Awards In Chassis/Hardware Innovations

Check out these interesting finalists in the chassis/hardware category of the 2014 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards.

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polyolefins

Highlights Of SPE Auto Innovation Awards

Check out these three interesting finalists within the materials category of the 2014 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards.

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Commodity Resins

Exterior Applications' Finalists: SPE Auto Innovation Awards

Check out these three interesting finalists of the 2014 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards within the exterior applications category.

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Materials

Mfg. Innovation Hub To Strengthen U.S. Leadership In Next-Gen Composites

Techmer is part of a new consortium to advance country's position in next-generation composite materials; first 3D-printed electric car unveiled.

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Plastics Size Reduction