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ADDIVANT at NPE 2015
March 2, 2015
Addivant™, a leader in polymer additive technologies, recently announced that it will showcase the global launch of WESTON® 705 at NPE 2015, March 23 – 27, in Orlando, FL.
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New polycarbonate sheet products from Bayer provide OEMs with additional options for lighting lenses
February 27, 2015
LEDs are advancing lighting options, both in design and functionality, yet consumers are looking for more.
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Siemens presents the tcp3000 temperature controller for industrial applications
February 25, 2015
Siemens Industry, Inc. unveiled its improved TCP3000 temperature controller, designed to make extruders more simple and economic.
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National Plastics Center Presents SPE with $200,000 in Support of PlastiVan™ Program
February 24, 2015
The National Plastics Center presented the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) with a $200,000 check in support of the PlastiVan™ education program, which sends “PlastiVans” to schools and companies throughout North America to educate people of all ages about plastic’s chemistry, history, processing, manufacturing, sustainability and applications.
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Wittmann Battenfeld to Demonstrate Their Full Lineup of Material Handling and Auxiliary Equipment at NPE 2015
February 23, 2015
Wittmann Battenfeld Inc. will present their latest material handling and auxiliary equipment solutions to visitors to their booth at the upcoming NPE 2015 show in Orlando, Florida.
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NPE...in 3-D
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Mold Filling Software: A 30-Year Journey
Metal or Plastic? Thermosets Provide the Answer
Plastics Joining Methods for Medical Devices
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Latest Blog
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Molding Paper like Plastic
January 13, 2015
If plastics processors haven’t noticed paper bottles yet, they should, because paper bottles popped from nowhere four years ago to create a whole new market for paper. Four years ago, two small entrepreneurial companies outside of the packaging industry separately launched patented but similar paper bottles almost simultaneously. These weren’t folded paper cartons, but molded clamshells shaped like glass or plastic bottles. Paper bottles started with milk in local outlets and now package detergent, wine, and cat litter for mass markets, potentially challenging glass and plastic, though plastic is minimally involved for lining and closure.
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