contents 04 News
13 Plastics make lighter work in automotive Plastics are being used to cut weight and to brighten the appearance of today’s top selling cars. Peter Mapleston explores some of the enabling material and process developments.
27 Polyamides dominate ETP innovation Polyamides are at the focus of ETP developments at present with material producers offering tougher, higher temperature resistant and more easily processed options. Peter Mapleston finds out more.
36 Looking ahead to Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 applies the power of the internet to manufacturing and promises a new generation of “smart” factories. AMI’s Industry 4.0 for Plastics Processors conference will identify the opportunities and challenges.
39 Hot runners deliver innovation Hot runner technology can hold the key to more efficient injection moulding and higher quality moulded components. Mark Holmes rounds up some recent developments.
49 K2016 sets a new attendance record Visitor numbers for K2016 set a new record at 230,000, highlighting its place as the world’s number one plastics technology event. We review the show and highlight some of the business news and product innovations launched in Dusseldorf.
66 Diary
coming next issue ❙ Thin wall moulding ❙ Packaging ❙ Thermoplastic composites ❙ Event review: Conductive Plastics
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