Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Commodity Resins

Impact of New Forces on the Global Plastics Industry: GPS2015

Both new threats and opportunities for end markets such as packaging and automotive to be addressed at SPI/IHS Global Plastics Summit.

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sustainability

Trex Starts Up Recycled LLDPE Compounds Business

Finding a way to close the recycling loop, Trex creates a new 大象传媒 venture.

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MIT's 3D Printer Can Fuse Up to 10 Different Resins in One

The new MultiFab is said to overcome some of the weaknesses of incumbent 3D printers.

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color

The Power of Color in Brand Identity

In its custom plastics color development, Plastics Color Corp. pays attention to the psychology of color.

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Additives

Stabilized HDPE 'Shade Balls' Help Reduce Water Evaporation from L.A. Reservoir

Techmer PM partnered with blow molder Artisan Screen Printing to create improved 'shade balls'.

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Progress Continues on Novel Truck Fairing Concept Design

SABIC's newest thermoplastic truck fairing design concept set to outperform earlier commercial designs.

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Automotive

"Game-Changing" Adhesive Nominated for Prestigious R&D Award

Dow Corning's unique silicone adhesive significantly expands design options for automotive electronics.

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Automation

Advanced Styrenic Lets Molder Shed New Light On Automotive Part

Polyoptics teamed up with Styrolution to develop a ‘breakthrough’ process for light guides.

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New Materials Offer Cost, Performance Advantages to PEEK in Automotive

Two new families of PAEK offer combination of economy and performance for demanding automotive applications.

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polyolefins

Commodity Resin Prices Soft, Except for PP

The price trajectory for PE, PS, and PVC appears to be downward but firmly steady for PP.

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Evonik Extends Support Of Deep Sea Exploration

With its Plexiglas observation dome, the Lula1000 submarine is discovering numerous previously unknown species.

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polyolefins

Packaging Company Launches Alternative to Foam Clamshell

Anchor Packaging has introduced its "ultimate replacement" for foam clamshells.

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Blending & Dosing