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Rubbery, Velvety, Silky: Properties of Coated Auto Plastic Parts
HapticMapping is an objective approach for determining the haptic properties of PUR-coated plastics.
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Additive Mfg. Materials Evolve as Market Moves from Prototyping to Production
Both Stratasys and Arkema have recently launched new materials with improved aesthetics and performance.
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Proprietary Tech Creates Stable Machining Grades of Polyolefin Stock Shapes
Quadrant will roll out an entire family of such materials within the next two years.
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KraussMaffei Invests in Future Plastics Professionals
KM is doing its part through machinery donations, as well as co-op and apprentice programs.
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Global Petrochemical Growth to be Led by China
This despite economic slowdown and overcapacity says IHS Markit.
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SPE's Polyolefins Highlights: Materials & Additives
New semi-crystalline SEBS, additives for improved discoloration resistance, plant-based antioxidants, online compounding of TPO blends and more discussed in Houston.
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Polyolefins Technology Continues to Evolve
New resins and additives among highlights of SPE Polyolefins 2017.
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Additive Boosts PP’s Tensile Strength, Heat Deflection and Flex Mod
The company’s approach involves the use of zinc salts, a new class of polyolefin additives.
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PE, PP March Into March with Upward Pricing
PetroChemWire shares its current outlook on polyolefin prices with polyolefins pointing higher.
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Variotherm Molding Can Double Flow Length, Cut Cavity Pressure By 70%
RocTool’s year-old HD Plastics Materials Database further expanded.
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Victrex Expands Its “Downstream” Parts Manufacturing Business
The joint venture with Tri-Mack Plastics to accelerate use of PAEK composite components in aerospace.
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