Automotive

Biopolymers

Several Thermoplastic 'Firsts' Among 2018 SPE Automotive Awards

With the addition of an Additive Manufacturing slot, all nine categories exemplify innovation and transferability in the use of plastics.

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Hot Runners

Plentiful News in Hot Runners at Fakuma Show

More compact hot runners, even for large parts; smarter controls; unusual nozzle designs; remote mold monitoring; and a new source of LSR cold-runners.

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Filling a Precision Molding Niche in Mexico

Originally opened and dedicated by Mexican President Vicente Fox in 2006, GW Plastics has expanded the ´óÏó´«Ã½ and capabilities of its facility in Querétaro, adapting and evolving along with that country’s thriving injection molding market.

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SABIC Takes Majority Share in Carbon Nanotube Business for Energy Storage Applications

Company confirms it is also examining this proprietary multi-wall technology in various materials and applications. 

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Automotive

Materials: "Anti-Squeak" ABS, PC, and PC Blends

Albis’ new Alcom MS Anti Squeak compounds targeted to automotive and consumer electronics. 

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Electronics

SABIC Acquires Majority Stake in Carbon Nanotube Business for Energy Storage Applications

Company confirms it is also examining this proprietary technology in various materials and applications.

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Electronics

U.S. Plastics Industry Expands in 2017, Outpacing Manufacturing in General

U.S. employment in plastics and plastics industry shipments both expanded in 2017, rising 2.4% and 6.9%, respectively.

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Materials: Long-Fiber EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations

PolyOne rebrands conductive thermoplastic materials to Surround EMI/RFI shielding formulations for ADAS and beyond. 

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Automotive

Carbon, Ford Collaborate on 3D-Printed End-Use Parts

At the 2019 North American International Auto Show, Carbon unveiled the first digitally manufactured polymer parts in production for Ford Motor Co.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction