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Moldmaker Eurostampi Srl launches proprietary pasta making machine
What do moldmaking and pasta making have in common? Not much, unless you're the Italian injection mold manufacturing company Eurostampi Srl, which has specialized for 25 years in the design and...
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Ceresana revisits global bioplastics market, sees ‘tremendous' market potential
Publishing its bioplastics report now for the third time, Ceresana notes that, even though they still account for only a small share of the plastics market as a whole, bioplastics have become a real...
View ArticleCurrier Plastics adds 'travel-sized' to packaging portfolio
Currier Plastics now manufactures travel-size beauty brands. The travel-size, or mini, has become a growing trend in the market to make it easier for consumers to try new brands, the company stated....
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Stratasys introduces first color multi-material 3D printer
3D printing is advancing by leaps and bounds, and as a leader in the 3D printing industry, Stratasys Ltd. just announced its latest innovation: a color 3D printer that combines colors with a variety of...
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Scottsdale inventor and cat lover invents fresh air fan for litter boxes
Litter box odor is something that cat lovers have been dealing with for decades. Now, thanks to cat-lover and inventor Dwayne Baker, founder of DNKB Inc., there's hope for fresh air.Tagging...
View ArticleWant to know the plastics industry 2014 color(s) of choice?
All Sites Anaheim - Last year, those in the fashion industry were either appalled or thrilled by the announcement that the 2014 Pantone Color of the Year was Radiant Orchid. For more than a decade,...
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3D printing promoted on talk radio
3D printing, aka additive manufacturing (AM), really is ready for prime time! On Feb. 12, a panel of manufacturing experts presented their take on how 3D printing and additive manufacturing is shaping...
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Bioplastics market is growing, but problems remain for the nascent industry
Renewably sourced plastics continue to make steady gains, but the industry is changing rapidly and some suppliers are failing. That's a quick impression from Innovation Takes Root (ITR), a bioplastics...
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Is plastic to blame for lackluster iPhone 5c sales?
When Apple introduced the iPhone 5c, the ad campaign was built around an "unapologetically plastic" theme. Since then, Apple has been apologizing to shareholders for less than stellar sales results. On...
View ArticleTejin Ltd. develops PC resin for in-mold decorating applications
Development of new materials is pushing the envelope of applications for in-mold decorating. Tejin Ltd., a global company providing advanced solutions in the areas of sustainable transportation,...
View ArticleWeek of 2/24 to 2/28: Plastic and iPhone not a match made in heaven and top...
All Sites "When Apple introduced the iPhone 5c, the ad campaign was built around an "unapologetically plastic" theme. Since then, Apple has been apologizing to shareholders for less than stellar sales...
View ArticleCelanese launches new line of detectable polymer technologies
Consumers and industry folks are still buzzing about luxury vehicle manufacturer Aston Martin forced into a recall of the majority of sports cars it has built since late 2007 after finding a Chinese...
View ArticleNorth American robotics shipments grow in 2013, while new orders contract
All Sites Following a strong year in 2012, the North American robotics market recorded its best year ever in 2013 in terms of robot shipments, according to new statistics from Robotic Industries...
View ArticleChinaplas returns to Shanghai in April
According to the statistics of Chinese customs, the cumulated amount of plastic products exported from January to July in 2013 increased by 13.7%, compared to 2012 and this increment has decreased by...
View ArticleAnti-counterfeiting technologies tackle fake resins
The recent debacle at Aston Martin that saw counterfeit DuPont polyamide material used in a critical component highlights the need for processors to ensure their material are legit. Technology from...
View ArticleDow adds new R&D capabilities in Texas
The Dow Chemical Co. plans to build a new research and development (R&D) facility in Lake Jackson, TX, near its largest manufacturing site in Freeport, TX.Called the Texas Innovation Center, it...
View ArticleWeek of 3/10 to 3/14: Cool wearable medical devices slideshow and top 10...
All Sites The global market for wearable devices is growing. And some of the technology is just pretty darn cool, which is one reason Senior Editor Norbert Sparrow decided to create a slideshow to...
View ArticleLignin-derived compound to replace potentially harmful Bisphenol-A in plastics
A waste product from the papermaking industry could yield a safer and greener alternative to the petroleum-based chemical bisphenol-A (BPA), which is used in many products, including plastics. The new...
View ArticleS&E Specialty Polymers expands current tolling capabilities to 15 million lb...
S&E Specialty Polymers has expanded its current tolling capabilities to 15 million lb per year. The company says it is equipped to handle a customer's tolling needs in a variety of polymers...
View ArticleA real world glimpse at 3D printing hype
As the 3D printing hype reaches a fever pitch, you're starting to hear a few more naysayers quietly chime in that all this talk of a revolution might be just a bit overblown. As a mechanical engineer...
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