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13 In-mould technologies enliven surfaces Not only must plastic parts look good, but increasingly they must be interactive. New processes in injection moulding are being developed for demanding surfaces and components, reports Mark Holmes
25 Suppliers ramp up smart moulding Reasons to adopt digital machine functionality have become more compelling, from better process control to cost and energy savings. Peter Mapleston reports on developments from machine makers
33 Fakuma opens its doors again In this preview, we cover the injection moulding highlights at Fakuma 2021 taking place in Friedrichshafen
44 Polymer testing expo heads to the US Preview of the first US edition of AMI’s Polymer Testing World Expo in Cleveland in November
47 Over-moulding electronics As electronic components become smaller and more complex, the challenges increase for developers of engineering thermoplastics. Peter Mapleston finds out about new processes and offerings from materials suppliers
56 Diary
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