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11 Confi dence shows at Fakuma Chris Smith kicks off Injection World’s nine-page review of October’s Fakuma show with a look at how some of the major equipment makers see the global market developing.
17 Co-injection leads Milacron into systems The acquisitions of Mold-Masters and Kortec have set Milacron up as a single-source process technology solution provider. Chris Smith fi nds out more.
25 Engineering plastics: Made to measure A clear trend emerging in the engineering plastics sector is the development of new grades for specifi c end user markets, writes Peter Mapleston.
36 Citroën aims to take the knocks Citroën’s new injection moulded Airbump system is intended to protect its C4 Cactus car while making a powerful design statement. Chris Smith takes a closer look.
39 Winning automotive designs We take a look at some of the novel injection moulded part designs that won recognition in the Society of Plastic Engineers’ 2014 Automotive Innovation Awards.
45 Moulding masterclass: Preparing the perfect melt In the second instalment of his exploration of plasticising screws, moulding expert John Goff looks at what goes on in the feeding and compression zones.
49 Technology update: Hot runners
53 Bright ideas: Avoiding pitfalls in plating plastic Electroplated plastics can match the appearance of metal at much lower cost but there are design challenges. David Coombes provides some expert advice.
59 Global success: Analysing polymer demand AMI’s Carole Kluth draws on the company’s latest analysis of global polymer demand to provide exclusive insight into the key consumption trends and future outlook.
64 Product update
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