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13 Driving innovation in automotive materials Recent developments in automotive materials include new grades for EV supply equipment, polyamides for fuel cells and a smart roof
module that uses both polycarbonate and PC/ABS COVER IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK
23 In the shade: colour and masterbatch Innovations in colour and masterbatch include new medical grades, black and orange automotive colorants and a chemical blowing agent that helps cut component weight
29 Fit for purpose: medical plastics Resins that can be sterilised by multiple techniques, and a co- polyester valve that lowers patient risk during infusion therapy are some recent medical material advances
37 NPE 2024: US show returns The triennial NPE show, cancelled in 2021 due to Covid, returns with around 2,000 exhibitors. We preview some of the exhibits relevant to injection moulders
52 Asian firms’ new foam tech Japan Steel Works, Woojin Plaimm and Shibaura Machine showed their technologies for physical foaming during the IPF 2023 exhibition in Japan. By Mikell Knights
56 Dates for your diary
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