End Markets

Fakuma 2023: High-Speed Pipette Tip Molding

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Hekuma and Schöttli partnered on production cell molding pipette tips from a 32-cavity mold in a cycle of 4.5 seconds.

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Additive Fusion Technology Optimizes Composite Structures for Demanding Applications

9T Labs continues to enhance the efficiency of its technology, which produces composite parts with intentionally oriented fibers.

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Additives

Medical-Grade Antimicrobial Masterbatch

Developed to protect plastic components in health care facilities against the proliferation of microorganisms.  

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Automotive

Matting Agent Designed for Engineering Resin Automotive and Other Types of Components

CAI Performance Additives’ ST-B50T is effective in ABS, PC/ABS, PC/ASA and PC/PBT.  

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Recycled Plastic Applied In Composite Railroad Ties

Granite Peak Plastics announced the launch of Triton Ties, an alternative to wooden ties.

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Tooling

MGS Acquires Winther Mould Technology

MGS builds its global footprint with addition of Danish health care tooling manufacturer.

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Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK for Medical Implants

Vestakeep is available at two levels of carbon fiber content and appropriate for long-term surgical implants.

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PET

First Water Bottles With Ultrathin Glass Coating

Long used for sensitive juices and carbonated soft drinks, KHS Freshsafe PET Plasmax vapor-deposited glass coating is now providing freshness and flavor protection for PET mineral water bottles.

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PET

Lightweight 100% rPET Bottle Design, Tooling for CSD

Sidel addresses challenges to blowing high-quality, lightweight CSD bottles with 100% rPET.

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sustainability

Ionomer Resins From Waste for Perfume Packaging

Dow launched two new grades of Surlyn, one from biowaste material and one from chemically recycled plastic waste.

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Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction