CONTENTS
5 Industry news Constantia expands in India and Poland; Plaskolite buys Lucite
acrylic sheet; Flexible packaging recycling rises in Europe and USA
13 Thermoforming goes flat out Applications in thermoformed parts continue to expand – from packaging and automotive to solar power. Lou Reade reports COVER PHOTO: TOTAL CORBION PLA
19 Adding performance to films Additive manufacturers have introduced a number of new products
that can lift performance and productivity in the films sector.
29 Plasmonic protection from UV US-firm Stabilization Technologies claims its plasmonic UV absorbers offer a new and more sustainable option in terms of UV protection. Mark Holmes finds out more
33 Close control: boosting the extrusion process Specialist software and measurement equipment can help to
maintain precision in the extrusion process. Lou Reade reports
39 Innovations in screw design Fundamental research is helping to push the design of screws – and other extruder components – to the next level. Lou Reade reports
45 Pouches: full of promise We preview AMI’s fourth annual Plastic Pouches conference, which
takes place in Vienna, Austria in April
49 Conducting polymer innovation AMI’s Conductive Plastics USA event will explain developments in modifying the electrical and thermal properties of plastics
53 Technology: Materials and Machinery 58 Extruder of the month: Schur Flexibles 60 Dates for your diary
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