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Manufacturers increasingly use lightweight yet durable plastics to replace metals, with new applications emerging regularly.

Flexible packaging enhances our daily lives by protecting the food and goods we buy. However, as new trends emerge, sustainability remains crucial in film-layer packaging.

Improvements in functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability highlighted discussions of colorant advances during the virtual CAD RETEC conference in September presented by SPE’s Colors and Appearance Division. The online event was one of many virtual presentations SPE has instituted to cope with travel restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As injection molders face increasing demands to improve throughput, part quality, and aesthetics, Industry 4.0’s data-driven approach will continue to reshape the molding landscape for the next  years.

Color line combines performance, compatibility, new sites speed product development and supply.

Post-processing specialist DyeMansion provides vibrant colors for pale parts made on new HP Jet Fusion printer.

Thermal stability to 1,000°F creates diverse application opportunities.

High-performing grades of recycled and virgin resins combine to boost the circularity of products in diverse markets.

Additive suppliers fine-tune grades that enhance recycled polymers, product aesthetics and shelf life