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15 Composites open new doors Injection moulders are benefiting from thermoplastic composite materials and new machinery developments in making complex structural components. By Mark Holmes
27 Returning to stability in the medical sector The Covid pandemic has brought many challenges to the market for medical plastics. James Snodgrass reports on the industry’s outlook and a range of new materials
34 Speakers announced for Detroit expo Preview of the programme and key speakers at the free-to-attend conference theatres at the Injection Molding and Design Expo in the US in May
37 Granulators: Working to make the cut Moulders are looking to granulators from major suppliers to incorporate high-quality regrind. By Peter Mapleston
46 Diary
47 Chemical Recycling Global Insight 2022 Chemical recycling presents new opportunities for dealing with plastics waste but what does the technology involve? Who are the key players? And how does it fit in the established recycling hierarchy? Produced by AMI’s Magazines and Consulting teams, Chemical Recycling Global Insights 2022 presents an easy-to-digest introduction to this rapidly-evolving sector.
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