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13 The challenge in the engine compartment Lighter component weight and more cost effective system solutions are ensuring plastics continue to displace metals, even in demanding automotive under-hood applications. Peter Mapleston reports.


21 Packaging innovation drives IML ahead Packaging industry interest in IML continues to grow rapidly, driven by changing end user formats and developments in processing and decorative technology, writes Chris Smith.


29 COVER STORY: Plastics get the metallic effect Whether for design, functional or aesthetic reasons, interest in plastics metallization is on the up. Chris Smith explores some of the decorative options available to injection moulders.


34 Engineering plastics enable smart metering Smart meters could be the tool consumers and energy utilities need to manage energy consumption. Giorgio Bettoli and Peter Jackson discuss the demands they put on polymer materials.


39 Rapid growth: Developing plastics for 3D printing Peter Mapleston examines the latest polymer developments for a range of additive manufacturing technologies, including the fast growing market for 3D printing.


53 Technology update: Moulds and components 60 Diary


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