contents 04 Industry news
12 Monitoring movements in masterbatch AMi’s Andrew reynolds reports on the mood of the European masterbatch marketplace and highlights some of the challenges that have come along with improving demand.
17 Automotive demands drive LFTs market ahead lFTs are delivering weight and cost savings to car makers. chris Smith reports on the latest market and technology developments in this sector.
26 The reinforcements have arrived Fibre reinforcements play an increasingly important role in the plastics industry. lilli Sherman reviews the latest developments in glass and carbon products.
35 Packaging designs deliver increased functionality injection worldtakes a look at the best examples of injection moulded packaging from among the 34th German Packaging Awards competition winners.
38 Packaging update
41 Show preview: Russia and India lead the way 2012’s plastics exhibition calendar get underway with the interplastica and Plastindia trade fairs. we take a look at the events and some of the products and equipment that will be on display.
49 Predicting better plastic designs Autodesk’s Eric Henry tells injection worldhow predictive software can help manufacturers to cut lead times and cost while reducing risk to their business.
53 Product design update The latest design news including the novel Flux flat pack chair (cover image).
57 New product guide 62 Diary
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