Automotive

polyolefins

APPLICATION: Synthetic Reinforcement Used in PP Door Trim

Milliken's Hyperform HPR-803i magnesium-based reinforcing fibers adds exterior door trim to its cache of automotive applications.

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Packaging

The ‘Total Package’ in Thermoforming

Here's how a leading edge custom former evolved from a CAD/CAM ´óÏó´«Ã½.

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economics

Industry Expands Again

January was the third month in a row and the fifth time in six months that index was higher than it was one year ago.

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Automotive

Motor Vehicles & Parts Production to Slow in 2014

The numbers look good now, but moving forward there are reasons to be cautious about the auto industry.

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Extrusion

The Truth About Reshoring

Reshoring is not just a buzzword, it’s an economically driven correction to a supply chain that had become unbalanced.

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Automotive

APPLICATION: Polycarbonate Adds Style to Electric-Car Charging Stations

Two tough, flame-retardant PC grades lend style and ease-of-use to new electric-car charging stations.

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Medical

Double-digit gains for North American plastics equipment

Shipment of plastics equipment in the third quarter of 2013 jumped 20%, according to SPI data, reflecting gains seen the world over.

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Automotive

Blow Molding News at K 2013

All-electric machines of all types were the stars of the show, but there were a number of other noteworthy developments.

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Additives News at K 2013

More economical, higher performing, sustainable, and more finely tailored to specific applications—those features summarize the key advantages claimed for new additives showcased at K 2013.

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Biopolymers

Materials News at K 2013

There was no shortage of interesting materials developments at K 2013, in particular high-performance engineering thermoplastics and thermoplastic composites—much of them geared to automotive/transportation.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction