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1395-05-03

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Scientists aim to convert plastic into fuel

A team of scientists from the University of California, Irvine, and the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry in China are looking to turn polyethylene into a fuel similar to diesel.

1395-05-03

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Akro-Plastic highlighting lightweight design at K 2016

At this year’s K Show, German manufacturer of engineering plastic compounds Akro-Plastic has opted to focus on the highly topical theme of lightweight design, the guiding factor for the company when it comes to product development.

1395-05-03

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Twin-sheet thermoforming offers advantage over blow molding for 3D air ducts

A leading Spanish automotive supplier has put its third twin-sheet thermoforming line into operation for the manufacture of ducts for automobile air conditioning. The UAR 155g machine was supplied by Illig of Germany.

1395-05-03

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BASF Certified biobased compostable particle foam added to “ecovio” range

BASF has extended its range of high performance foam products through the introduction of compostable particle foam “ecovio” EA. The material is predominantly biobased and, like all grades under the “ecovio” brand, it supports the biological cycle through its certified…

1395-05-02

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The WITTMANN Group with a new agency in Morocco

Since the end of June, the WITTMANN Group has been represented in Morocco by SMARTINDUS. The agency is based in Tangier.

1395-04-30

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WITTMANN BATTENFELD with innovative momentum at the K 2016

Under the motto “be smart”, WITTMANN BATTENFELD will present numerous innovative novelties at the K 2016 in Düsseldorf from 19 to 26 October in hall 16, booth D22. The absolute highlight of this year’s K trade fair is the new…

1395-04-29

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K 2016 – AWARD CEREMONY MOTAN INNOVATION AWARD

Motan Colortronic has called for entries for an award that recognises innovation and aims to bring new ideas to light. MIA award ceremony will be held on 21 October at Messe Düsseldorf.

1395-04-23

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Lower melt temperature, less energy consumption and cost reduction

At this year's plastics trade fair, battenfeld-cincinnati will be introducing a newly developed series of high-performance single screw extruders: the solEX NG (NG = Next Generation) series.

1395-04-23

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LANXESS: Colorant microgranules to be demonstrated at “K 2016”

The Rhein Chemie Additives (ADD) business unit of plastics and rubber specialist Lanxess is exhibiting its organic “Macrolex Gran” colorants for amorphous and semicrystalline plastics at “K 2016”.

1395-04-23

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How will Brexit affect Europe’s medical device manufacturing supply chain?

The United Kingdom’s vote on June 23 to leave the European Union, the so-called Brexit, has unleashed massive social and economic uncertainty that will not be resolved any time soon. In particular, the referendum’s outcome has raised a host of serious…

1395-04-23

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Cable supplier Leoni upgrades medical injection molding capabilities

A global supplier of cables and related systems to the automotive sector, Leoni AG (Nuremberg, Germany) also caters to the medical technology industry. It recently expanded its capabilities to better serve medical device OEMs sourcing over-molded connectors.

1395-04-23

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Sabic unveils new wave of products for rigid packaging

Sabic (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) has developed the first of a new generation of Flowpact polypropylene (PP) impact copolymers to help manufacturers of many types of injection molded rigid packaging make stronger products and cut costs.

1395-04-21

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Erema to Launch Recycling 4.0 at K 2016

Recycling machinery manufacturer Erema, Ansfelden, Austria, announced during the K 2016 Preview press conference that it will present an extensive “Smart Factory” package for both recyclers and producers during the K show. “Recycling 4.0 is no future trend, it will…

1395-04-21

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APR responds to plastic can recycling claims

After claims by plastic can manufacturers that their products are recyclable, the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR; Washington, DC), the international trade organization representing the plastics recycling industry, responded this week that a PET can with a metal lid contaminates…

1395-04-21

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PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Recycling is no space oddity

NASA has funded research into a 3D printer that can also act as a plastic recycler and is suitable for use in space.

1395-04-21

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VDMA: Plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers on Brexit

“Great Britain is an important market for us,” stressed Ulrich Reifenhäuser, Chairman of the VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association. “In 2015, as in the previous year, the United Kingdom was ranked seventh among the most important countries buying German…

1395-04-21

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BASF: New “Colors & Effects” brand for pigments

BASF has bundled its global pigments business into a new brand called “Colors & Effects”.

1395-04-19

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Toyota first to adopt plasma-coated polycarbonate rear quarter window

Toyota’s special edition 86 GRMN sports car is the first production vehicle to feature a rear quarter window in polycarbonate (PC) material with a plasma-coat solution designed to deliver the highest level of durability performance.

Diversified Plastics' molded parts for Juno spacecraft

1395-04-19

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Diversified Plastics sends molded parts to Jupiter

Deep experience in molding polyetheretherketone (PEEK) components for medical device applications allowed Diversified Plastics (Minneapolis, MN) to hitch a ride to Jupiter via some plastic parts. Three components made by the company are on board the solar-powered Juno spacecraft, which entered…