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4 News News from the global plastics industry, including: 2019 financial results indicate challenges for automotive moulders, AMI conferences at Essen expos, US machinery shipments fall again, Arburg invests in training centre, Berry Global responds to shareholder’s criticism
15 Thin-wall packaging advances Technology groups are enhancing thin-wall applications by means of multi-cavity tooling, speed and quality improvements, automation and foaming. By Peter Mapleston
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23 Granulators get smarter and quieter Development work in granulation technology is focusing on optimisation for feed material, ensuring quality regrind and reductions in energy, noise and dust generation. By Peter Mapleston
35 Be in control of your drying process Preparing materials for the injection moulding process is now asking a lot more of the drying operation. Mark Holmes finds out how dryer manufacturers are rising to the challenge
50 Diary
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