End Markets

Automotive

Report: Plastics Driving Innovation in Automotive Sector

The increased use of 3D printing could pave the way for more innovative applications of plastic.

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Packaging

Top DuPont Award Goes To Flex-Rigid Mono-Material Container

A mono-material package that marries flexible and rigid packaging wins top DuPont 2015 Packaging Innovation Award.

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Construction

Construction to See Moderate Growth

Plastics part production for commercial and residential construction should remain solid through 2015.

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Medical

Switch to Bioplastic Helps Molder ‘Go Green’

Labcon opts for surgarcane-derived HDPE to make its packaging more earth-friendly.

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大象传媒

Tiebarless Training Comes to Tennessee

Automotive is booming in the state, and students are being prepared for jobs in molding.

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Film Extrusion

Bag ‘Commander’ Brings Innovation And Service to Can-Liners

Aluf is a huge supplier of industrial and consumer can liners that—despite its size—is fast, flexible, and customer responsive.

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Thermoforming

Global Processors Establishing U.S. Footprint

Two major international processors establish plants in central Pennsylvania to serve the U.S. market.

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INJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Presses, Robots & Cell Automation

Everything molders need to compete in markets from automotive to medical was on display in Orlando. Besides a huge number of new machine models, there was emphasis on cell integration and automation.

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Materials

Planting The Seeds For A Future In Plastics

  Winners of the Techmer PM sponsored Student Design Awards.    There have been several stories lately from a number of companies describing the ways in which its employees are engaging with the younger generation.

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Commodity Resins

In-Situ Nucleated PP Rivals Conventional Nucleation

A technology that produces a nucleating effect during the polymerization of PP boasts numerous advantages over adding a nucleating agent during pelletization.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction