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CONTENTS PAGE 13


4 News


13 Polymer distribution market AMI’s Polymer Distribution in Europe 2018 study shows growth, M&A and new entrants to be key features of the market, writes Elena Mozzato


17 The power of E&E materials Producers of polymers for electrical and electronic uses are responding to demands from their customers with new grades on display at Fakuma 2018. By Peter Mapleston


25 Fakuma 2018 Preview Injection World previews the major machinery and materials exhibitors at Fakuma this month


44 Event Preview: Polymers for 3D Printing AMI’s conference explores the technical potential for 3D printing


47 Product development: new technologies 3D printers are becoming more affordable and offer many advantages to the injection moulder. By Mark Holmes


55 Blockchain: Redefining supply chains Blockchain technology promises to make industry supply chains smarter and more secure. Chris Middleton explains how and what the technology involves


61 Maintaining the material flow Industry 4.0 technology is gathering pace in materials handling. Mark Holmes reports on some new developments


76 Diary


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