Extrusion

Macro Expands Die Refurbishing Capabilities

Process reportedly yields dies 'good as new.'

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Extrusion

Slideshow: SPE Fellows Inductees

During the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANTEC 2016, SPE will honor the newest Fellows of the Society, which are members who have made outstanding contributions in plastics science, engineering, or management.

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Packaging

First Application of Photochromic Ink on a Flexible Package

Printpack awarded for its technical innovation by the leading flexible packaging industry association.

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Cyclic Olefin Copolymer: Alternative Resin For Medical Packaging

With Barex production winding down, processors serving the medical market are eyeing replacements. Some have already commercialized new packages with COC.

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Compounding

Reshoring Trend: Fading or Going Strong?

One study says it’s over, another source says it still has legs.

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Postconsumer

Ahead of the Curve in Recycling

A pioneer in recycling milk bottles built a thriving ´óÏó´«Ã½ in plastic lumber, but blow molding with PCR has proved a longer, harder road to success.

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Biopolymers

First High-Barrier PLA-Based Flexible Film for Long Shelf-Life Pouches

Italian film processor combines coating technology with NatureWorks Ingeo films for packaging of processed foods.

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sustainability

February’s Index—49.6

Processing market at highest level since last April.

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Sheet Extrusion

Online Global Marketplace For Polymer Transactions

Service allows polymer buyers and sellers around the world to post products, negotiate, and arrange for shipment.

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Easy-To-Integrate Wireless Production-Monitoring Platform

Smart-factory technology made more accessible by start-up firm.

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