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PolySource Now an Official Topas COC Distribution Partner

Technically advanced materials distributor adds to its arsenal of specialty thermoplastics for healthcare and electronics.

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Packaging

Manufacturing Looks To a New Generation for Employees

Could Generation Z help bridge the yawning workforce gap in manufacturing?

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polyolefins

A Bright Future for Thermally Conductive Plastics

Lighter weight, lower cost, and greater impact strength, moldability and customization are rapidly driving demand for thermoplastics that help keep electronics, lighting and car engines cool.

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Automation

To Succeed in Manufacturing, Focus on Your People First

It’s not easy being a custom injection molder in the NYC metro area. For Natech Plastics, the key is developing employees’ skills and commitment.

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Medical

Foster Breaks Ground on New Plant Expansion for Medical-Grade Polymers

Strong growth in the medical and pharmaceutical market sectors drives Foster to expand.

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Automotive

Dukane Expands and Strengthens Laser Plastic Welding Offerings Through Acquisition

Acquisition of Oregon Laser Welding Equipment Company’s Blackhawk Technology Group finalized by Dukane.

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Materials: New LSRs Feature Optical Clarity & Nylon Bonding

Shin-Etsu’s latest are suited to lenses and medical devices.

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Electronics

CARBO and PicOnyx Finalize Partnership for Production of M-Tone Black Pigments

M-Tone pigments are a unique family of functional black pigments for the plastics, paints, inks, coatings and adhesives markets.

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Colorants: New System Allows Custom Liquid-Color Matching by Molders

PolyOne and 3M collaborate on quick recipe generation and mixing/dosing of liquid colors for in-house color matching by short-run injection molders.

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Automotive

VIDEO: Chinaplas 2019 Draws Record Crowds

Chinaplas 2019 (May 21-24) drew a new record crowd of 163,314 to Guangzhou, filling halls that were already packed with technology full with attendees. 

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