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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 3

Moving Forward by Going Back to the Raw Material

Editorial

The low price of oil last year was highly tempting for the industry. According to the International Energy Agency, however, this could have...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 4

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 6 - 7

Illuminated Feel-Good Ambience

Lighting Design for Automobile Interiors at the First Albis Automotive Lounge

Energy efficient, inexpensive LEDs are inspiring designers and engineers to develop new esthetic and functional applications of light....   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 8 - 10

Becoming Part of the Solution

Manufacturing Industry, Processors and the Fishing Sector Are Coming Together to Recycle Plastic Waste from the Sea

There are various approaches to tackling the global problem of plastic waste in the sea. While producers are mainly focused on preventing...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 12 - 13

Polymer Molecules Get Smart

Advanced Structural and Thermal Applications at the Heart of the Polymer Forum

Ter Plastics Polymer Group recently held its 5th Polymer Forum, which is increasingly evolving into an industry gathering. For the first...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 14 - 16

Disquiet before the Storm

Consequences and Opportunities for Plastics Processors Resulting from the Shift to Electromobility

The automotive industry is undergoing radical change and this will not be without consequences for the supply sectors as well. With this in...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 18 - 21

The Cruciate Ligament Implant of the Future?

Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Liquid Silicone Rubbers Create New Possibilities in Sports Medicine

A novel composite structure consisting of load-optimized liquid silicone components and braided 2D structures will serve as an artificial...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 22 - 23

The Properties’ Champions League

Modifying High-Performance Plastics for Specific Applications and Thermoplastic Processing

Due to its high melt viscosity and its melting point of over 327 °C, polytetrafluoroethylene cannot be processed by common thermoplastic...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 24 - 26

Bottle Inspection in the Sensitive Area

Special Requirements of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Need Exact Solutions for Quality Control

When it comes to the safety of patients, even the possibility of defects in a medical and pharmaceutical production line must be avoided at...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 27 - 28

Side Gating Solutions for Medical Applications

Not Every Variant Is Suitable for Each Application

Global demand for disposable medical articles is increasing year by year. This requires mold systems that can reliably meet the required...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 29 - 31

Biomimicry – One Layer at a Time

High-Function Integrated Plastics Systems for the Cell-Based Laboratory Medicine

Until now, experts saw the prospects for additive manufacturing in medicine mostly in the individualization of therapeutic products....   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 32 - 34

Defying Hostile Environments

Thermoset Encapsulation for Electrical and Mechatronic Components

Plastics perform special functions by protecting sensors, electronics and other mechatronic components. Besides the safety function,...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 35 - 37

If Colors Were my Words

The Colors of 2018 Are Characterized by Naturalness, Harmony and Pastel Shades

The shades of Color Preview 2018 are mainly blue or natural. A large number of dark hues, some of them appearing almost black, add a...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 38 - 41

A Quantum of Relevant Data

"Quality of Things": Process Monitoring and Control Systems as Basic Building Blocks for the 4th Industrial Revolution

The use of cavity pressures and cavity temperature signals to control, monitor and regulate the injection molding process is the state of...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 42 - 44

Minimizing Residence Time

Screw-Piston Plastication Units Are the Preferred Choice for Small Shot Weights

In the manufacture of small and microparts, the injected volume is usually very small – presupposing suitable mold design without...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 45 - 46

How Are Viscosity Changes Detected and Corrected?

Part 2 of the Series "More Stability in Injection Molding with APC plus"

In the conventional technology, the flow index is used as a criterion for determining the changeover from the injection phase to the...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 47 - 50

Odor and Out

Treating Post-Consumer Recyclates to Remove Odors

During extrusion, recycled pellets from post-consumer material principally lose high volatile odor substances. To make them suitable for an...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 51 - 54

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Recycling of Plastic-Metal Composite Materials from Headlights

Rarely does a single material meet all automotive engineering requirements. Yet hybrid materials cannot be disassembled manually with...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 55 - 57

Plasma Detectives

Fast and Convenient Control over Plasma Processes

Process control often presents users of plasma systems with challenges. Up to now, such control entailed high outlay on personnel and...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 58 - 61

On the Ball

Rotary Plasma Ensures Adhesion of UV Digital Print to Free-Form Objects

A leading printer manufacturer benefited from using rotary plasma beams to develop a world first. The process involved pretreating...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 62 - 64

A Thicket of Fibers

Recycling Short Carbon Fiber Scrap via Wet-Laid Nonwovens into High-Strength Materials

The growing quantity of components made from carbon-fiber-reinforced composites is giving rise to valuable scrap. To recycle these...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 65

Comparing Materials

Tips and Hints on the Campus Material Database

The Campus material database has been a source of comparative material data for industry decision-makers for over 25 years. The...   more

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Kunststoffe international 2017/06-07, PAGE 66

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