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5 News News from the global plastics compounding industry
15 Earth story: natural fibres and fillers Jennifer Markarian reports on performance-enhancing additives
based on lignin, hemp, cellulose and other natural products COVER PHOTO: UPM
25 Shaping new materials to applications The expanding use of 3D printing has led to development of reinforced materials. Chris Saunders looks at this and other emerging trends in 3D print compounds
34 Strong build: 3D printing fibre composites Bio-based fibres are being used in compounds for 3D printing building components. By Jennifer Markarian
39 NPE 2024 Preview The major North American show returns for the first time in six years. We preview some of the key compounding exhibitors
51 Unravelling the potential in wire and cable The trend towards greater electrification is providing an opportunity for compounds that meet the tough requirements of wire and cable applications. By Chris Saunders
61 Bringing together dissimilar materials Innovative technologies improve performance of fillers and blends of dissimilar polymers, and enable compatibilisation of recycled materials, writes Jennifer Markarian
68 Diary
COMING NEXT ISSUE � PVC Additives � Mineral Fillers � Melt Filtration � Polymer Reinforcement
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