Plastics consultant Mark Rosen looks at how efforts to save money in part development are often counter-productive.
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Want to smash stuff on cellulose bioplastics? Just add polyethylene!
Bioplastics have often poor mechanical properties. Adding a small amount of traditional petroleum plastics solves the problem.
Plasma-activated plastic bags make medical research easier
Plastic bags coated by plasma at atmospheric pressure can serve as GMP laboratories for the cultivation of adherent cells.
New process can convert waste sulfur into plastic for batteries
Process can transform waste sulfur into a lightweight plastic that may improve batteries for electric cars, reports a University of Arizona-led team.
US Demand for Plastic Film to Grow 1.9% Annually to 16 Billion Pounds in 2016
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Biodegradable Plastics Manufacturer Receives Prospective Business Inquiries
Biodegradable plastics manufacturer Casey has collected enough prospective business inquiries to reach several hundred million dollars in potential sales.
Thermoplastic composites made simpler to produce
Researchers develop method that allows the series production of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites with an injection molding process.
Barrier Coating Reduces Plasticizer Leaching from PVC
A new technology developed by FILK Freiberg and Fraunhofer IST allows production of films only 1 µm on PVC, which are effective barrier for plasticizers.
Teijin Begins Operating Integrated Pilot Plant for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Components
Teijin Limited announces that it has begun operating a pilot plant for the fully integrated production of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic components.
Plastic packaging industry moves further towards bio-based products
Bio-based plastic packaging produced using the new technique also offers superior quality.
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