Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Chassis and Powertrain Finalists from SPE Auto Innovation Awards

Judged parts cut weight and cost while adding functionality and endurance in high wear environments.

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Automotive

Predictive Engineering Tools for Designing Lightweight Auto Composites

New technology could speed development of more economical carbon fiber materials.

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Automotive

Body Exterior and Interior SPE Auto Innovation Awards Finalists

LED headlamps, a deployable shelf and a console carrier are some key applications from this year’s contest.

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nanocomposites

EPA Green Lights Nanodiamond Imports

First company is granted registration to import nanodiamonds, which have been shown to significantly boost thermal and mechanical performance of polymers.

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Thermoformer Chooses Clarified PP For New Food Containers

Lacerta expands beyond PET to offer one of the first clear PP packages with tamper-evident properties.

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Resin Prices Up, But Not for Long

A turnaround is foreseen for PE, PP, PS, PVC, and PET, based on supply-demand balance and/or feedstock costs.

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polyolefins

With the Exception of PP, Commodity Resin Prices Flat-to-Down

Going into December, resin prices are likely to be relatively stable with PP prices bumping up a bit.

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Biopolymers

Post-Consumer PET Bottles Turned to New ‘True’ Black Jeans

Unifil’s Repreve recycled fiber used by Cone Denim in a new line of black jeans.

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Packaging

“Green PE” Used for Carbon Negative Composted Leaf Package

Braskem and Trinity Packaging partner up to help Maryland county improve their composting program through packaging alternative.

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Biopolymers

Mussels Inspire New Plastic

It can stretch without snapping and repair its own molecular bonds.

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Automotive

DSM to Expand Reach in Materials Technology for Automotive

A partnership agreement with Toyota Motorsport involves all DSM 大象传媒es supplying materials to automotive, including 3D printing.

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Winners of SPE Auto Innovation Awards Wow with Many ‘Firsts’

Innovative, transferable, and intelligent use of  plastics shine in nine categories.

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Plastics Size Reduction
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