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K 2016: North America: Digital Design and Automation Influence Molding Productivity
A recent development, which could be displayed at K2016, is Functional Generative Designer, software that allows optimization of the cooling system of a mold, whether it is made by conventional machining or by additive manufacturing (3-D printing), to improve part…
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CHINAPLAS 2017 Thrives in Intelligent Manufacturing, High-tech Materials and Green Solutions
CHINAPLAS 2017 (The 31st International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries) will rotate back to China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China on 16 – 19 May 2017.
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Double anniversary for battenfeld-cincinnati China
The concept of producing locally in China for the Chinese market has worked out perfectly for battenfeld-cincinnati. battenfeld-cincinnati (Foshan) Extrusion Systems Ltd. (battenfeld-cincinnati China) in Foshan/Shunde is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “
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Let’s go to the (plastic) beach
If you’ve ever wanted to experience a plastic beach, then you’ve got to head to Tampa, FL, to see the new 15,000-square-foot art experience at Amalie Arena: The Beach Tampa.
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Sabic to showcase innovations that reduce food waste at K 2016
At the K 2016 plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, Sabic (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) will exhibit a wide array of packaging solutions that address the challenges the packaging industry is currently facing.
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Husky launches next-generation HyCAP4 at K 2016
Husky Injection Molding Systems (Bolton, ON, Canada) announced the launch of its next-generation system for high-output beverage closure molding, HyCAP4. Husky will be demonstrating the all-new HyCAP4 system for the first time at K 2016.
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New blends from FKuR yield strong but thin films
New technology has been developed by bioplastics producer FKuR that allows for thinner films, making it possible to save on material with zero loss of performance.
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DSM debuts high hydrolysis resistance polyamide 410 and 4T materials for automotive cooling systems
Engineering plastics supplier DSM is extending its portfolio of high performance materials for automotive applications requiring hydrolysis resistance across a wide range of temperatures.
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ABS 3D printing project to develop new generation of polymers for additive manufacturing
An R&D project initiated by Spain-based specialty acrylic-butadiene-styrene (ABS) producer Elix Polymers aims to develop advanced resin grades specifically for 3D printing using the fused filament fabrication (FFF) process.
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Dyna-Purge introduces compound for polypropylene color changes
The Dyna-Purge Division of Shuman Plastics Inc. (Depew, NY) has introduced Dyna-Purge A for polypropylene (PP) color changes.
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Like floating on air
Aircraft seats with air-filled cushions are helping to ease the strain. They offer passengers much greater comfort than conventional seats using foam and are also exceptionally light. Lantal, a Swiss supplier serving the aviation industry, has developed a sophisticated system…
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Global plastics packaging market to hit $375 billion by 2020
According to a recent report, global demand for plastic packaging was valued at $270 billion in 2014, and is expected to reach $375 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% between 2015 and 2020.
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Cube mold technology well represented at K 2016
Foboha, Europe’s premier company for the development, engineering and production of high quality injection molds for the plastics industry, has developed advanced cube mold technology.
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BASF boosts R&D in Asia Pacific for automotive coatings
BASF is stepping up its regional research and development (R&D) activities for automotive coatings in a new world-class platform at the BASF Innovation Campus Asia Pacific in Shanghai, China.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduces on-demand 3D-printed spare parts
Genuine spare parts for Mercedes-Benz Trucks (Stuttgart, Germany), even for older models that are no longer being produced, are now available thanks to 3D printing technology. The German truck maker announced last week that it plans to make 30 3D-printed…
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MILACRON: Commercial production of PP-EVOH-based “Klear Can” begins / First transparent cans containing fruit to become available in Q1 2017
By Q1 2017 at the latest, the first-to-market clear plastic can will hit supermarket shelves. Developed by Milacron, the “Klear Can” technology is claimed to be “the first truly transformational innovation in the canned food preservation industry’s nearly 200-year history.”
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Graphene-infused packaging improves lifespan of moisture-sensitive products
To better protect goods such as electronics and medicines, scientists have developed a new kind of packaging that has a single layer of graphene.
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BASF: “Sport Infinity” project promises zero waste and recyclability / Football shoes a focus
Germany’s BASF is contributing its polymer expertise to the three-year WRAP Consortium project kicked off by the European Commission last year and aimed at developing high-performance sporting goods that can also be recycled. The “Sport Infinity” concept being pursued by cross-industry teams of companies is spearheaded…
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Segway inventor’s revolutionary prosthetic arm set for commercial launch
Medical device startup Mobius Bionics (Manchester, NH) has announced the commercial introduction of the LUKE prosthetic arm for late 2016, the first such device cleared by FDA in the new product category for integrated prosthetic arms.
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DuPont starts up mega-compounding plant in Shenzhen, China
DuPont Performance Materials (DuPont) has expanded its capacity by inaugurating its largest engineering plastics compounding plant located in the Guangming New District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. The facility replaces DuPont’s former site in central Shenzhen that was rezoned for non-industrial use.
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