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How to Implement an Easy-to Follow Purge Program & Stop Wasting Money
Presented by Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas Recorded on January 25, 2023 Many plastics processors know that they should implement a purge program but just don’t know how to get started. This presentation will discuss how to select the best purge … Continued
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ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Achieve™ Advanced PP7985E1: High Flow, High Stiffness ICP Providing Superior Aesthetic Solution
Presented by ExxonMobil Available on demand Watch Webinar > With the development of automobile light-weighting, the use of plastic parts continues to increase. However, the appearance of Thin-Wall Large Parts is often negatively affected by “tiger stripes”. ExxonMobil is proud … Continued
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Programmable Materials – Changing Shapes at the Push of a Button
Materials for applications requiring specific changes to stiffness or shape are being developed in Germany by researchers from Fraunhofer CPM. Essentially, there are two key areas where adjustments can be made: the base material – thermoplastic polymers or metallic alloys … Continued
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New Developments in Medical Plastics
In September 2021, I contributed an article on medical plastics. While this article is a good general introduction to trends in medical plastics, this new article covers a selection of new developments which have happened since, in what is a … Continued
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