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In the realm of plastics engineering, additive manufacturing stands as a game-changer, slashing lead times and enabling the creation of intricate, custom parts through techniques like fused filament fabrication (FFF). While hailed for its prowess, challenges persist in achieving consistent isotropic bulk properties and ensuring reliability in the printed components.

Study explores making ductile, green flame-retardant PLA composites with hydromagnesite & huntite and bio-based plasticizer for enhanced fire resistance in plastics engineering.

The model predicted the fiber orientation pattern more accurately, improving the material properties estimations of composites produced by 3D printing.

Clariant data highlight advantages of metallocene PE waxes on pearlescent aesthetics Pearlescent pigments are a popular color option. Among the suppliers of process aids for these materials is Clariant Corp., whose fine-grain Licocene maleic anhydride  (MAH)-grafted metallocene polyethylene waxes are…

Arburg process converts regular pellets and granules into high-tech connected housings Injection machine manufacturer Arburg of Lossburg, Germany, recently completed a joint development project with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, Stuttgart, Germany, and sensor specialist Balluff…