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Extending its efforts to lessen the impact of litter on the environment, SPE members are invited to participate in the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (The Alliance) event, ALL_TOGETHER GLOBAL CLEANUP. More info
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Plastics in Electronics: The Virtual Edition |
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| October 13 |
WEBINAR: This is Not the Wild West: Sustainability Definitions, Standards, and Regulations |
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| October 14-15 |
Plastics in Food Packaging: The Virtual Edition |
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| October 19-23 |
2020 AIMCAL R2R Virtual Conference |
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| October 20-21 |
SPE Vinyltec® 2020: The Virtual Edition |
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| November 5 |
SPE Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing SIG Presents: Finishing – What Happens after the Print: The Virtual Edition |
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| November 5 |
WEBINAR: TITLE TBD (Topic: Recycling) |
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| November 12 |
WEBINAR: Navigating Plastic Material Selection |
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Building Products Digest
Demand for plastic continues to rise in the construction industry due to its physical properties, low cost and recyclability, according to a new report by Coherent Market Insights.
Growth could be hindered by the fluctuating price of crude oil. Polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane are all derived from petroleum products.
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There’s only ONE plug assist material for thermoforming worthy of the title: "Next generation of HYTAC® B1X." And that's HYTAC® XTL… by CMT Materials. Low density and ideal frictional characteristics means less material wasted during start-up. When your next project requires fine detail and scratch-free thermoforming, reach for HYTAC®-XTL.
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Anthropocene Magazine
Microbes work in mysterious ways. Researchers now have new insight into the chemical workings of certain bacteria that could lead to a method to manufacture plastics without using fossil fuels.
In a study published in Science, the research team has reported a bacterial enzyme that can produce ethylene, which is a key chemical compound used to make plastic.
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New Atlas
One method of 3D printing involves selectively exposing liquid resin to ultraviolet light, causing that resin to harden into a solid. Now, scientists have developed a new resin that works with safer, more energy-efficient visible light.
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Plastics Today
Prices for both PE and PP resins were already on the rise before Hurricane Laura and then jumped in chunks over the past several weeks. Meanwhile, more storms are forming in the Atlantic, with at least one targeting the Gulf Coast.
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Indiana University
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19, experts on microbiology and copper are recommending an expanded use of the metal to reduce the virus's spread. So might copper be incorporated into the construction of masks, the universally accepted virus-fighting personal item?
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Promoted by HP 3D Printing
 In this business climate, there are many advantages to a "pay-as-you-go" business model when the focus is on outcomes. Capital expenses are transformed into operating expenses, spread over time. Paying on a usage basis puts the focus on your business results rather than equipment or transactions. HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions are reinventing design and manufacturing. From accelerating design cycles, to printing full-color functional parts, to running efficient volume production with repeatable part quality.
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North Carolina State University via ScienceDaily
A team of researchers has demonstrated a way to use low-energy, visible light to produce polymer gel objects from pure monomer solutions. The work not only poses a potential solution to current challenges in producing these materials, it also sheds further light on the ways in which low energy photons can combine to produce high energy excited states.
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Medical Design Outsourcing
Diversified Plastics turned to Carbon printers and Digitial Light Synthesis technology to help startup Thaddeus Medical Systems create what it touts as more reliable active, smart cold-chain packaging.
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Bergen International has CFAs for Wood-Plastic Composites & Faux Non-Wood-Filled profile extrusion for:
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The Optical Society via ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed an automated 3D printing method that can produce multicolor 3D microstructures using different materials. The new method could be used to make a variety of optical components including optical sensors and light-driven actuators as well as multimaterial structures for applications such as soft robotics and medical applications.
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Canadian Plastics
Scientists at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Florida have developed a 3D printable material made of a marine-biodegradable base polymer that would break down over time to reduce ocean litter.
A downside to ocean exploration is litter, in the form of underwater equipment strategically left behind on the sea bottom.
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Plastics Today
The strength, flexibility and durability of plastics have made it ideal for countless applications from energy-efficient electronics and lighter, more fuel-efficient automobiles to single-use medical devices that improve patient safety.
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Kaunas University of Technology via ScienceDaily
Researchers synthesized and tested a bio-based resin for optical 3D printing. The bio-based resin made from renewable raw materials proved to be universal for both table-top 3D printers and state-of-the-art ultrafast laser, suitable for O3DP in the scales from nano- to macro- dimensions. This, according to the researchers, is a unique property for a single photo-resin.
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Amco Polymers has a solution to problems with Nylon. Discover BASF Technylstar for the best surface finish glass filled nylon available in market, cycle time reduction opportunities due to faster crystallization and lower heats required for processing, which helps reduce warp.
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RJG’s CoPilot® and The Hub® are the latest in injection molding process control and data analytics. Ensure your customers receive high quality parts while minimizing waste. · Know when a process strays and why · Know which machine settings were changed by whom · Access real-time data anywhere ·
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Medical Plastics News
Laser pens can distract pilots and law enforcement personnel while causing temporary or permanent eye damage. Individual citizens and government agencies are purchasing more high-quality laser protective eyewear than ever before. When offering laser protective eyewear one should keep the following four vital factors in mind.
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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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KUSA-TV
There’s a lot of talk about the environmental impact of plastic…specifically plastic water bottles, and if it would be better to replace them with glass or aluminum bottles. A recent study by Amcor, a global leader in the production of responsible packaging for food, beverage and other products, found that PET plastic is a more sustainable material that leaves less of a carbon footprint than aluminum cans and glass.
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