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13 Cutting the carbs in ETPs Producers of engineering thermoplastics and compounds have embarked on a journey of reducing the carbon footprint of their operations and products. Peter Mapleston reports


27 Automotive megatrends spur plastics The processor chip shortage has had a severe impact on car production, but nonetheless advances in moulding technology and materials continue to support automotive plastics innovations. By Mark Holmes


39 What’s new in hot runners Fakuma 2021 provided a showcase for new developments from hot runner companies. Injection World reports on some of the highlights from the show


47 Welcome return of live Fakuma expo Several injection moulding machinery groups announced their successful participation in the Fakuma 2021 exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany in October


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