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Plastics Industry Association Sponsors Manufacturing Day 2021
The Manufacturing Institute announced that the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will once again be an industry sponsor of Manufacturing (MFG) Day 2021 this October.
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Berry Global to Expand its North American PP Thermoforming Capabilities
Demand for high-quality PP continues as foodservice brands seek more sustainable packaging options.
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Starlinger Producing New White rPET Material
Trays, cups, and food containers manufactured from the white rPET are alternatives to single-use cups made from materials like polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS).
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Study: Usage of 3D Printing for Manufacturing Sees Big Growth
The survey of practicing engineers found that 88% of respondents now use 3D printing/additive manufacturing in some way, and the technology is increasingly being used for the production of finished parts.
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ADM and LG Chem Explore U.S. Production of Lactic Acid and PLA
Plans are for early 2022 launch of joint venture to build, own and operate a U.S.-based facility of high-purity lactic acid on a commercial scale, with another project to produce PLA.
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Solvay Expands Thermoplastic Composite Capacity
Solvay’s new TPC line will produce unidirectional composite tape from a range of high-performance resins including PVDF, PPS and PEEK.
Read MoreAdvanced Technology Empowers Hot Shots Entry
Magor Mold utilized Husky's Ultrashot technology to enable the molding of an ultra-thin PC medical diagnostic array.
WatchKraussMaffei Adds Doran to Extrusion Sales Team
Machinery sales vet will cover northern U.S. as well as Canada.
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NGR Relocates and Increases Size of U.S. Customer Care Center
The North and South America markets are covered by the center.
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Nexa3D and Henkel to Jointly Develop Turnkey Additive Manufacturing Systems
The companies joined together to open a full-scale additive manufacturing customer center in Ventura, CA.
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