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Softer prices ahead. Nov 1, 2009 1292
Testing & measuring instruments: more versatile, compact, affordable. Oct 1, 2009 1572
More new colorants & additives at NPE 2009. Sep 1, 2009 1088
'Piggable' paint recirculation is key to efficient color changes. Apr 1, 2009 596
Additive manufacturing: new capabilities for rapid prototypes and production parts. Cover story Mar 1, 2009 4275
Novel PC/Polyester blends combine stiffness & ductility. Feb 1, 2009 686
Automotive TPOs: improved processing, better appearance. Jan 1, 2009 1471
Global warming: new challenge for polyurethanes? Dec 1, 2008 3443
Colloidal silica processing aid slashes molding cycle times. Nov 1, 2008 1009
Prices roll downhill. Nov 1, 2008 2339
Novel liquid modifiers for polyolefins have multiple functions. Oct 1, 2008 708
Cleaning molds in the press slashes downtime. Oct 1, 2008 934
Custom conveying systems pay big returns for molders. Aug 1, 2008 860
Enhancing biopolymers: additives are needed for toughness, heat resistance & processability. Cover story Jul 1, 2008 3506
Clear road ahead for TPOs, TPVs. Cover story Jun 1, 2008 3989
Weather testing for the real world. Cover story Apr 1, 2008 3235
Prices are inching up. Feb 1, 2008 2287
Carbon nanotubes improve in properties, purity & price. Nov 1, 2007 1009
New resins & modifiers for extruded profiles. Oct 1, 2007 915
New additives & colorants to debut at K 2007. Sep 1, 2007 1424
What's new at the show in PUR/RIM. Sep 1, 2007 1226
Dual-cure PUR coatings boost performance of in-mold decorating films. Aug 1, 2007 644
Carbon nanotubes: lots of potential--if the price is right; with capacity scale-ups driving prices down, the pace has picked up for commercial applications that boost electrical and thermal conductivity, structural strength, and thermal stability. Cover story Jul 1, 2007 3977
Metallic-pigmented TPO debuts in auto exterior trim: the wheel flare on the 2008 F-250 Super Duper pick-up truck is an industry first for a molded-in-color, high-gloss metallic TPO that replaces painted TPO. Jun 1, 2007 1248
Nanocomposites: less hype, more hard work on commercial viability. May 1, 2007 2496
Non-contact IR analysis simplifies on-line quality control. Mar 1, 2007 1199
Novel two-stage approach makes purging hot runners a breeze. Feb 1, 2007 605
New customizable additives for polyolefins and PVC. Jan 1, 2007 766
Fine-tuning insulation foams: thermal insulation has become 'eco-friendly,' but now the challenge is to optimize economics, processing, and performance. Dec 1, 2006 2264
Testing & QC: new lab instruments stress affordability & convenience. Nov 1, 2006 1944
New materials & equipment for decorating in & out of the mold. Oct 1, 2006 911
Materials: from PPs for frozen-food packaging to nylons and alloys that withstand the heat of circuit-board soldering or automotive paint ovens, NPE 2006 was rich in news of commodity and engineering resins and TPEs. Sep 1, 2006 2881
New olefin block copolymers stretch TPE processability & cost performance. Aug 1, 2006 728
New materials extend reach of rapid prototyping. Aug 1, 2006 668
Chemicals & additives. Jul 1, 2006 2422
Polyurethanes & RIM. Jun 1, 2006 452
Materials. Jun 1, 2006 4103
Chemicals & additives. Jun 1, 2006 3332
Decorating printing & finishing. Jun 1, 2006 2896
Testing & QC. Jun 1, 2006 3049
Polyolefin prices flare up again. Jun 1, 2006 1946
Magnetic separation simplifies multi-material scrap recovery. May 1, 2006 1024
Polyurethane composites: new alternative to polyester & vinyl ester: high toughness, fast cure, and no styrene fumes are taking urethane composites beyond SRIM into pultrusion, filament winding, vacuum infusion, and spray-up. Mar 1, 2006 2876
PUR RIM vs. Wood in building products. Feb 1, 2006 632
Nanoscale additive blends both compatibilize and toughen. Jan 1, 2006 508
Polyurethanes: fine-tuning 'green' foams: with the switch to 'cleaner' blowing agents nearly complete, the priority now is tweaking foam formulations for optimal performance and cost. Jan 1, 2006 2395
High-melt-strength PP makes softer, lighter foams. Nov 1, 2005 771
New version of RIM for electronics encapsulation. Nov 1, 2005 534
Hurricane Katrina whips up prices. Oct 1, 2005 1974
Dye sublimation printing: durable color decoration for 3D parts. Sep 1, 2005 1054
Novel rheometer tells more about thermoplastic processing behavior. Sep 1, 2005 689
Automated assembly integrates leak testing for lower cost, higher output. Aug 1, 2005 1469
PE, PP, PS prices are on the rebound. Aug 1, 2005 1932
Novel processing aids ease flow of a wide range of plastics. Jul 1, 2005 718
Additives for polyolefins: newest, advances add ruggedness, good looks & easier processing: at a recent conference, suppliers revealed novel coupling agents for wood composites and nanocomposites, unusual nucleator masterbatches for OPP and thermoformed containers, and enhanced heat and light stabilizers, flame retardants, and processing aids. Cover Story Jul 1, 2005 2599
Compounders: now you can monitor color inside the extruder! Jun 1, 2005 632
Resin dryers: which type is right for you? Processors today face bewildering choices of at least five basic types of dryers, whose capabilities are subject to conflicting claims from equipment suppliers. For the buyer, the most basic questions are: How much drying is needed for the job and which dryer types are up to the task? Cover Story May 1, 2005 4437
Organic PVC stabilizers move from Europe to U.S. Apr 1, 2005 485
Unusual TPOs displace other plastics in hard and soft auto parts. Mar 1, 2005 1159
Commodities futures trading starts for polyolefins. Feb 1, 2005 1024
Problem-solving additives tackle new and old challenges. Feb 1, 2005 2706
Polyolefin prices are still on the rise. Feb 1, 2005 866
Colorant makers expand services to speed customers' product development. Jan 1, 2005 1203
Chasing nanocomposites: nano-size particles have mega-potential in plastics because just a pinch does so much more than heavy loadings of other additives. Three recent conferences presented almost 200 papers on the feverish pace of 'nano' R&D on boos ting plastics' mechanical and barrier properties, flame retardancy, and electrical conductivity. Nov 1, 2004 2726
'Cleaner,' more efficient additives for flexible and rigid PVC. Oct 1, 2004 857
Loads of new additives & colorants to debut at K 2004. Sep 1, 2004 1762
RIM/urethanes. Sep 1, 2004 1242
3D printers lead growth of rapid prototyping. Aug 1, 2004 1454
Wood-filled plastics: they need the right additives for strength, good looks & long life. Cover Story Jul 1, 2004 2804
Nylon RIM expands into niche applications. Apr 1, 2004 935
Pushing the limits of structural-web molding. Feb 1, 2004 695
Decorating with formable films. Jan 1, 2004 3779
Polyurethanes: regulatory cost pressures spur foam formulators. Dec 1, 2003 2592
New polypropylene families for packaging, blends & composites. Nov 1, 2003 1033
Testing & measuring instruments: there was no shortage of new developments in product inspection devices and instruments for testing color and appearance as well as mechanical, rheological, thermal, and weathering properties. Nov 1, 2003 2246
New metallocene TP elastomers tackle films, fibers, TPOs. Oct 1, 2003 1031
New single-site technology produces LLDPEs for film, injection & rotomolding. Sep 1, 2003 866
Materials: new materials at NPE 2003 target automotive, appliance, and packaging sectors. Engineering thermoplastics dominate the news, but there were also several new TPEs and a few polypropylene introductions. Sep 1, 2003 2589
Decorating & printing: the Chicago show presented a whole new way to decorate. There were also plenty of improvements in ink-jet and pad printing, hot stamping, laser marking, and surface treating. Sep 1, 2003 1465
Colorants & additives make a splash at NPE 2003. Jul 1, 2003 2801
Polyurethanes & RIM. (What to See at NPE 2003). Directory Jun 1, 2003 571
Materials. (What to See at NPE 2003). Directory Jun 1, 2003 4787
Chemicals & additives. (What to See at NPE 2003). Directory Jun 1, 2003 3308
Decorating, printing & finishing. (What to See at NPE 2003). Directory Jun 1, 2003 2987
Testing & QC. (What to See at NPE 2003). Directory Jun 1, 2003 2875
Web-enabled color measurement harmonizes different instruments. (Color Measurement). May 1, 2003 516
International manufacturing alliances expand processors' reach. (Alliances Close-Up). Apr 1, 2003 1475
Cast prototypes of reinforced nylon 6 match injection molded quality. (Close-Up: Prototyping). Feb 1, 2003 793
How to buy universal testing machines. (Outfitting Your Lab). Feb 1, 2003 3071
Meeting the deadline: urethane foams move from HCFCs to 'cleaner blowing agents. Jan 1, 2003 2823
PVDF latex foam composites provide high flame resistance. (Materials: Close-Up). Nov 1, 2002 761
PVC & PS prices soften. (Your Business: Pricing Update). Nov 1, 2002 2491
Level sensors: improved technology tightens your grip on materials inventory control. Oct 1, 2002 3597
Cut the 'chatter' in window profile extrusion. (Additives Close-Up). Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 816
They make polypropylene run clearer and faster: New packaging opportunities are opening up for PP, thanks to a new crop of additives that boost clarify, stiffness, HDT, and processing rates. (New Clarifiers, & Nucleators). Statistical Data Included Jul 1, 2002 2616
The new polypropylenes: they've got more of everything. Product Announcement May 1, 2002 3379
Boron nitride processing aid boosts quality of mLLDPE film. (Additives Close-Up). Apr 1, 2002 429
The lid is off price increases. (Your Business Pricing Update). Brief Article Apr 1, 2002 1819
Another supplier develops its own portfolio of metallocene PE & PP. (Polyolefins). Mar 1, 2002 1159
Material, machine & process innovations give birth to SRIM truck box. (SRIM). Mar 1, 2002 1218

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