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ANTEC® 2021 Will Now Take Place in May
SPE
“The unfortunate cancellation of NPE gives SPE the opportunity to move its annual technical conference back to its traditional May timeframe,” says SPE CEO Patrick Farrey. “SPE had previously agreed to move ANTEC® to March to avoid the conflict of having two major industry events in the same month but May has always been the preferred timeframe for our members, attendees, exhibitors and sponsors.”
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PlastiVideo Lifts Interest in Plastics
SPE
Videos, lesson plans and remote learning highlight how students can constructively engage with plastics
PlastiVideo is up and running, having received a big boost in support and funding from backers in SPE and the plastics industry. It took a lot of effort to get to this point but we're ready for 2021. Here's how it happened. Read this article by Eve Vitale.
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.SPE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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| Jan. 21 |
Medical Polymers: Now and in the Future |
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| Feb. 5 |
Intellectual Agreement Fundamentals - Week 1 |
Registration |
| Feb. 12 |
Intellectual Agreement Fundamentals - Week 2 |
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| Feb. 17 |
WEBINAR: Formulating Thermoplastics with Non-Halogen Flame Retardants: An Introduction |
Registration |
| Feb. 19 |
Intellectual Agreement Fundamentals - Week 3 |
Registration |
| Feb. 23 |
International Polyolefins Virtual Conference |
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| Feb. 26 |
Intellectual Agreement Fundamentals - Week 4 |
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| March 11 |
SPE Additives and Colors Academy: Trends and Training |
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| May 5-28 |
ANTEC® 2021 - All Day Virtual Conference |
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RJG, Inc.
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Promoted By
C.W. Brabender Instruments, Inc.
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Weekly resin report: Polypropylene contracts poised to jump by double digits
Plastics Today
The resin market began the new year on a familiar note: Supply/demand fundamentals were tight and a multitude of buyers chased limited material availability, reports the PlasticsExchange in its Market Update.
Polyethylene and polypropylene prices continued their trek higher, and even accelerated their gains, supported by continued production outages, both planned and unexpected, along with rapidly rising energy and feedstock costs.
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What's changed — and what hasn't — in extrusion technology
Plastics Today
January is named for Janus, the Roman god with two faces, one looking backward and one forward. It reminds us to remember the past as we can learn from it — and from us elders — but also to look to the future, so we can plan for it. Janus is the god of doorways, transitions, and beginnings.
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1st-of-a-kind nanotechnology-based PET compound enables differentiated foams
Plastics Technology
A unique PET compound that utilizes an advanced nanotechnology has resulted in the first of its kind material that facilitates efficient production of PET foams for core materials in sandwich structures. Moreover, the nanostructured additive masterbatch used is ‘resin agnostic’ and as such can be adapted to other resins beyond PET making it a good candidate for use in a wide range of different industries, according to SABIC.
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New technology combines 3D printing with injection molding
Plastics Technology
A company out of Brisbane, Australia, has developed a manufacturing technology that combines 3D printing with injection molding. Cobalt Extreme works on producing technology geared for the engineering and manufacturing of innovative artificial lift equipment for oil production.
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Bergen International’s proven line of Auto Lightweighting CFAs for Injection Molding, Sheet/Profile Extrusion for:
PP, PE, PS, PC, ABS, TPO, TPE, etc.
Weight reduction
Sink removal
Shorten cycle times
Easily added via small feeder
Costs savings for OEMs
Assistance with onsite approval
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Why scientists say 'plastivores' could be the solution to plastic pollution
WHYY
In 2016, Erika Erickson was a brand-new biochemist, fresh off her Ph.D. in plant biology, when she decided to spend a year volunteering with the Peace Corps. She was assigned to a small village in the West African country of Guinea.
Picture mud huts with thatched roofs, surrounded by unspoiled, stunning nature.
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3D printing and additive manufacturing challenges and opportunities
Thomas
The outlook for additive manufacturing and 3D printing is promising. Back in 2017, Thomas reported on the increased sourcing activity for additive manufacturing. Although the base technology of additive manufacturing was developed in the 1980s, its use has become more prevalent in the last few years as advancements grow and prices drop.
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R&D project reports 67% energy savings with polymer tailored for 3D printing.
Plastics Today
Ineos Styrolution has announced the first results of the PolySLS project, which is focused on developing a new energy-saving styrenics-based material for additive manufacturing, otherwise known as “3D printing.”
The project has been able to show that significant overall energy savings of up to 67% have been achieved when taking the entire life cycle of a new styrenic polymer compound into account compared with traditional polyamide 12.
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Promoted by Chroma Color Corporation
 With an increasing demand in the medical plastics market globally, manufacturers are pioneering high-quality resins that raise the standards of excellence in health care. Advancements in plastics are curbing medical costs and enhancing patient safety.
Medical-grade plastics are designed to meet stringent regulatory requirements and may also be chemical-, corrosion- and temperature-resistant. Unlike the glass, ceramic and metal products of yesteryear, plastics create low-cost, lightweight and durable equipment and devices that are easier to use and more comfortable for patients.
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With Kautex packaging die heads 100% color change can be
achieved while saving up to 75% in time and materials.
RapidXchange technology allows to reduce the purging process by up to 75% through rheologically optimized flow channels.
The groundbreaking results were achieved in comparison with uncoated heads in mono-layer applications.
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How safe are 3D printing resins?
3DPrint.com
Material extrusion like fused deposition modeling is the most popular polymer 3D printing technology, but resins are resonating among consumers. Resin-based techniques, like stereolithography, used to only appear in dental labs, engineering departments and manufacturing facilities thanks to their higher cost.
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A guide to designing plastic bottles for maximum recyclability
Plastics Today
Plastic is a phenomenal material. It’s inexpensive, durable, flexible and multipurpose. Little wonder it has enjoyed spectacular growth in demand over the last century.
As we all know, this success is both a blessing and a curse. The challenging pollution issues that plastics creates, from the release of carbon dioxide emissions to waste found in waterways and oceans, has vilified it.
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From surgical caps to N95 masks, demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) remains high. Our Branson™ ultrasonic welders cut, seam and bond non-woven synthetic materials with precision and repeatability—increasing PPE production and providing the necessary levels of hygiene. Tell us more about your application: go.emersonautomation.com/branson-consult-an-expert [go.emersonautomation.com].
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Handheld plasma treatment device improves plastic bonding
Medical Plastics News
It efficiently uses cold atmospheric pressure plasma for the surface treatment of plastics, metals and natural materials. The plasma treatment activates, functionalizes and cleans surfaces. This can significantly improve the quality of subsequent processes such as bonding, printing, varnishing or coating – anywhere with adhesion challenges. The latest model has improved performance, power control and process monitoring.
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