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4 News Crestview plans to build global mould group after buying Concours Mold; Plastics machinery sales drop in Europe and North America; Heiform expands mould-making capacity; Engel’s sales rise in 2018
15 Advances in decoration and function A different retail environment and functional decoration are driving new developments in IML and decoration technology, writes Mark Holmes
23 Getting smart with packaging In the run up to AMI’s fourth Smart Packaging conference in September, Pranita Nangia speaks to two of its expert speakers to learn more about current trends and future opportunities
27 Majors build partnerships in 3D printing As 3D printing evolves, polymers higher up in the performance pyramid are being introduced by materials majors, often in partnership with specialist companies. Peter Mapleston reports on recent developments
41 Retaining control of temperature Keeping energy costs down while ensuring seamless communication with the rest of the injection moulding line are now key elements in mould temperature control, writes Mark Holmes
50 Diary
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