Medical

Additives

Study Ranks Phthalates, Alternatives for Medical Devices

Now there's a clearer understanding of how a specific change of plasticizer may impact the performance of a non-PVC medical device.

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Does ‘Scientific Molding’ Make a Difference?

Medical molder MRPC, for one, swears by it.

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Packaging

Double-digit gains for North American plastics equipment

Shipment of plastics equipment in the third quarter of 2013 jumped 20%, according to SPI data, reflecting gains seen the world over.

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Packaging

Materials News at K 2013

There was no shortage of interesting materials developments at K 2013, in particular high-performance engineering thermoplastics and thermoplastic composites鈥攎uch of them geared to automotive/transportation.

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MRPC Takes ‘Holistic’ Approach To Scientific Molding

Last year this family-owned molder made a major commitment to Scientific Molding by starting a training process involving all employees.

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Medical

Slower Growth for Medical Market

If there were ever a recession-proof industry, it would be medical.

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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING: Slew of New Developments in Materials, Equipment

Three companies unveiled new developments in additive manufacturing and prototyping as 2013 came to a close, a testament to this technology's vibrant growth.

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Coming Up: LSR That Sticks to More Thermoplastics

A next-generation self-adhesive LSR will bond to additional engineering thermoplastics.

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‘Reshoring’ Benefits Mexico, Too

Another molder is betting on Mexico getting its share of the 鈥渞eshoring鈥 trend from Asia to NAFTA.

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