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4 News News from the global injection moulding industry, including: Tight supply situation impacts EU processors, Wittmann reports upturn in orders, German processors’ sales fell in 2020
13 Footwear brands get on the good foot Shoe designers are exploring materials and technology to help brands improve sustainability in their products. David Eldridge writes about innovations in footwear
21 Preview: Chinaplas 2021 After missing a year, the major Chinese plastics exhibition is set to take place in a new venue in Shenzhen in April
27 Trends in thin-wall packaging Increased use of bio-based and recycled plastics in packaging applications is driving new advances in thin-wall injection moulding technology. Mark Holmes reports
39 New dryers save energy and time Suppliers of plastics drying technology have been busy improving their technologies. Peter Mapleston finds out about new products in the market
48 Diary
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