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Pre-ANTEC® 2023 Workshops — Take a Deep Dive Into Plastics!
SPE
On Monday, March 27th, the day before ANTEC® 2023 kicks off, SPE will host seven in-depth, three-hour workshops designed to help you expand your knowledge in plastics materials and processing. These workshops are a “deep dive” into topics of interest to ANTEC® attendees, offering additional learning opportunities while at the event. Pre-ANTEC® Workshops are taking place at the Hilton Denver City Center, the ANTEC® host hotel.
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Resin price report: Traditional year-end deals may not materialize
Plastics Today
Spot resin trading surged as November drew to a close and the heightened activity spilled over into the first days of December, reports the PlasticsExchange in its weekly Market Update. Trading and interest were robust, with railcar volumes once again exceeding truckloads. This created some challenges in terms of availability, as resellers and trading partners have thinned out their packaged inventory, which is typical near the end of the year.
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Understanding flow fronts and defects
Plastics Technology
Plastics processing can be both simple and complex. Some issues require only a simple adjustment to correct a defect condition, while others might require multiple adjustments. Regardless of the relative complexity or simplicity, understanding flow-front performance and being able to make process adjustments is often key to any process correction. This article will identify various flow-front characteristics and will also provide solutions to correct related defects.
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Wacker Chemical Corporation
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Extreme Coatings
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Biobased plastics take an important step towards durability and strength
Technology Networks
In a recent paper in Nature Communications, researchers at the Industrial Sustainable Chemistry group led by Prof. Gert-Jan Gruter take an important step towards the production of fully biobased, rigid polyesters. They present a simple, yet innovative, synthesis strategy to overcome the inherently low reactivity of biobased secondary diols and arrive at polyesters that have very good mechanical- and thermal properties, and at the same time high molecular weights. It enables the production of very strong and durable biobased plastics from building blocks that are already commercially available.
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3 primary uses of medical-grade silicone in healthcare
Medical Plastics News
The synthetic polymer is used for diverse applications across most medical technology fields and was first used to coat glassware and needles. However, over the past 60 years, OEMs have been using silicone in the production of many implantable medical devices, as well as drug-eluting devices.
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Do more than just simulate your injection mold. SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding lets you see the entire production cycle virtually – development, mold construction, materials, and production - giving you total control. Our breakthrough software also includes unparalleled training and support.
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Medical device packaging on robust growth curve
Plastics Today
The medical device packaging market is forecast to grow by $15.66 billion at a CAGR of 10.16% between 2022 and 2027.
According to the report released by Technavio in November, Europe is expected to contribute 29% of growth, reflecting an increase in healthcare expenditures and the strong presence of established vendors.
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Promoted by Polyfil
 Polyfil, a Kafrit Group company, together with Kafrit IL and N3Cure (an Israeli based Start Up) provides solutions for UV curing systems and CROSSITOL® masterbatches. Crosslinking enables the production of recyclable packaging with a single-polymer structure (Mono-material), saving costs and reducing the consumption of fossil-based polymers. As a result, it will have a smaller effect on the environment than most plastic solutions.
CROSSITOL® masterbatches can be used in a wide range of applications including cast and blown film extrusion. Its technology is coupled with N3Cure’s curing system to target specific layers for crosslinking, downgauging, and production costs.
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