contents 04 News
13 Thinner, lighter, faster…and cheaper Packaging specialists are responding to industry demands for lighter packs with a range of innovative thin wall technologies. Peter Mapleston fi nds out more.
23 Composite solutions set to deliver Thermoplastic composites promise new levels of performance with considerable weight savings. Peter Mapleston examines the latest developments.
33 Moldex3D enhances fi bre fi ll simulation With the addition of a Fibre Concentration Prediction tool, Moldex3D claims to be able to offer improved fi ll simulation of fi bre reinforced components.
35 Fibre suppliers reinforce their positions Peter Mapleston looks at some of the latest developments in glass and carbon fi bre reinforcements for thermoplastic compounds.
43 Simulation rewards moulders The latest CAE software can improve part design and process optimisation but must be used early for maximum gain, writes Mark Holmes.
53 Vitra chair uses full gas simulation BASF used its Ultrasim software to provide a highly accurate structural simulation of Vitra’s Belleville gas moulded glass reinforced PA chair.
54 Product update 58 Diary
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