Medical

Packaging

BPA Gets Euro Authority's 'Green Light' Following FDA Ruling

Last December, FDA confirmed that BPA is safe as currently used and the EFSA has now ruled similarly.

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Medical

Plastics Plug In To Charged-Up Electronics Sector

Cars with cameras, watches with phones, and sensors on everything—our ubiquitously wired lives mean opportunities for plastics in electronics, especially as gadgets go flexible.

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Construction

Nominations For SPE's 'Plastics For Life' Global Parts Competition Extended

SPE extends nomination deadline for its second-annual 'Plastics For Life' competition by two weeks.

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Automotive

Polymer Tech Innovations To Star At 'NPE2015 Startup Garage'

Expect to see at least twelve startup ventures with exciting new technologies at the 'NPE2015 Startup Garage' exhibitions.

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Medical

SPI Launches Sustainability Benchmarking Tool

With the launch of its Sustainability Benchmarking Tool this month, SPI will host a webinar. "Zero Waste Zone" at NPE 2015 further supports effort.

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Hot Runners

News in Hot Runners & Tooling At Fakuma 2014

Novelties included variable-pitch manifolds, mold servo controls, 3D printed plastic mold inserts, and flexible/formable cooling channels.

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plant tour

BOPP Processor Focuses on Specialties

At one time, BI-AX International produced millions of pounds of BOPP film a year for a wide range of commodity products. But it has since transitioned toward higher-value niche products for medical and packaging.

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Commodity Resins

RTP Completes Acquisition Of Alloy Polymers

RTP strengthens position in high-volume contract manufacturing sector with new wholly-owned subsidiary.

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Medical

PEEK Spinal Implants Get FDA Clearance

Spinal implants made of Solvay's PEEK get green light from FDA, replacing metals like titanium.

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Automotive

Americhem's Infinity Engineered Compounds Acquires LTL Color Compounders

Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds is the name of the newest Americhem group of companies.

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Process Cooling