Plastics Engineering Magazine December 2008-January 2009
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On the Cover Zytel® HTM from DuPont is used to produce the components of the i-Limb Hand. Each digit is powered by an individual motor linked to sensors that controll force. Touch Bionics. |
Medical Plastics New Materials, Defect-free Processing Meeting Needs of Medical-Device Industry The medical-device industry continues to consume increasing amounts of plastics to meet the needs of an aging population and changing trends in health are. Plastics processors who can consistently produce hihghigh-quality, defect-free parts ccan expect to find plent of opportunities to produce devices and isntruments, medical packaging, and patient-care supplies used in hospitals and, increaasingly at home during travel. By Richard Stewart |
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PET Bottle Technology A Weight-Watchers' Race Against Time When production off PET bottle performs began in th early 1970's, you almost had time to go for a drink between cycles. Today, it's best not to blink. Speed is not everything in this business, but it's a good part of it, translating directly into higher returns for processors. Further down the production chain, meanwhile, developers of blow-moulding technology are working wonders in weight reduction. By Peter Mapletson |
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2008 Product Roundup What are some of the product highlights from 2008? Plastics Engineering spoke to a cross section of Europe's materials and machinery companies to find out what they considerted their major releases for the year. By Patrick Stapley |
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| SPE NewsRoundup | 58 |
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| Industry Events | 60 |
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| Foams Seek Sustainability Material and process developers shoot for "greener" polymeric foams. foamed plastics are critical components in many safety, insulation, and weight-saving applications, a fact that contrasts with the often negative public image of foam packaging. Yet advancements in foamin overall are driving new applications while confronting the environmental issues of high-volume foam production through more sustainable materials and processes. By Michael Tolinski |
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| NPE2009 | 38 |
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| Industry Patents By Dr. Roger Corneliussen |
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| For Members Only: Get Answers, Solve Problems, and Network By Tobi Gebauer |
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| Thermoforming 2008: "Discover Your Leading Edge" September 2008—Attendees gathered in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA, for SPE's 18th annual Thermoforming Conference. The four-day conference included more than 35 technical presentations, over 80 exhibiting companies, and educational and award events. By Michael Tolinksi |
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From SPE | 5 |
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Industry Events | 66 |
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Recruitment/Classified Advertising | 70 |
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Advertiser Index | 72 |
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Company Directory | 73 |
