Plastics Engineering Magazine - July/August 2010

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New Dimensions: Specialized Test Equipment Validates Nanopolymers
Nanotechnology is one of the fastest-growing areas of materials development. In polymers especially, nanotech has the potential to dramatically upgrade the properties of products as diverse as electronics, coating, thin films, and structural composites.
By Pat Toensmeier
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ANTEC® Wrapup: From the Ground Up
Attendees witnessed the next growth phase of the industry and its technologies.
By Michael Tolinski
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Preventing Plastic-Product Failures
A paper from ANTEC® 2010
By Anand R. Shah

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Industry Patents
By Dr. Roger Corneliussen
28
Materials Views
36
Industry News and Notes
44
Energy-Saving Tip of the Month
By Dr. Robin Kent
52
For Members Only: We all have one. Do you use yours?
By Tobi Gebauer
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SPE News Roundup
By Ken Braney

56
Industry Events, Europe
58
Industry Events, North America
60
Recruitment & Classified Advertising
62
Advertiser Index
64