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Aurum thermoplastic polyimide is not new but its high-heat properties, dimensional stability and melt processable nature makes it a valuable design option.

Neste, LyondellBasell and two others create supply chain to supply carbon-storing natural fiber-reinforced biopolymers for construction materials.

Positive Plastics is launching a third version of its kit of eco-conscious plastic materials, alongside yet another new kit––Positive Surfaces––developed in conjunction with Roctool.

Child’s product maker KAOS of Norway uses Circo compound of recycled consumer plastics and cellulose fiber from Fortum for new highchair.

Two New Vestakeep grades combine high strength and ductility. It’s only a few years since a handful of suppliers began formulating ultra-high-performance resins for 3D printing (additive manufacturing). Developments in this area continue with Evonik Industries AG being the latest…

Manufacturers can find additives in the market that could help them increase the PCR content and improve their final product quality.

Market reports forecast near 5 percent CAGR for flexible PE packaging and HDPE pipe. Influences include sustainability, barrier and infrastructure repair.

World Packaging Organization and the Active & Intelligent Packaging Organization agree to collaborate to advance smart packaging and sustainability.

Israel’s UBQ Materials Ltd., developer of advanced materials made from everyday waste, has secured more funding and is creating new end-use applications.

Munson Machinery Co. has a new screen classifying cutter model that is designed for flexible conveyor or manual loading and downsizing of diverse materials.

High-performance plastics will play a growing and vital role in advancing the use of high-tech electronics in robots for surgery and related procedures.

Growing use of electronification creates an automation-rich medical device market that relies on high-plastics parts for robot assembly and high precision.