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The international trade show featuring plastics processing, Fakuma, takes place Oct. 12-16 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Plastics News will have a host of reporters onsite to cover the comings and goings of all the events at the show. Subscribe to receive our daily editions from the show or if you're in Friedrichshafen, stop by our booth for a copy at Exhibition hall FW – Booth FW-65.

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Less weight, less material — and the same mechanical properties? Proprietary technology for adding a microcellular structure to extruded materials developed by Promix Solutions AG, of Winterthur, Switzerland, does precisely that.

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Hellweg's Smart Control digitalized granulators take off in the market

It takes a touch on the control screen to change from "eco" to "boost" mode, namely from 60-90 percent power to 130 percent power, also to select the type of plastic being granulated.

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Higher-clarity additive from Milliken can boost sustainability

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Matsui shows equipment, collaboration at Fakuma

Osaka, Japan-based Matsui Mfg. Co. Ltd. has set its sights on being the most reliable choice for plastics processors.

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Grafe, Brüggemann develop ‘eOrange' color for nylons for EV components

The color, a pastel orange, is used to identify high-voltage, current-carrying, plastic sheath components on electric vehicles.

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Pöppelmann converts post-consumer plastic into parts for electric vehicles

The parts produce sounds that can be heard both inside and outside an EV to help ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and others can hear the presence of an otherwise silent vehicle.

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Oechsler builds its 3D printing collaborations as it diversifies beyond automotive

Oechsler AG has worked with Hewlett Packard, BASF and Carbon to make sports equipment along with new auto seating.

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Moldwelt shows full range of capabilities with disinfectant unit

The FootClean took less than six months from outline design to molding the product, an important ability with the urgency for more disinfectant solutions increased by the COVID-19 pandemic

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Positive Plastics wants to be missing link between designers, manufacturers

Positive Plastics is a new initiative launched by three materials experts, united by a special passion for plastics. It's a passion they want to share with the designers and engineers with whom they work, to encourage them to "think positively about plastics."

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Reifenhäuser Reiloy is ready with answers about barrels

Aimed at educating customers about wear resistance, the campaign is centred on the questions that customers need to ask when it comes to barrel liner protection.

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