COVER STORY
Plastics Get Flexible for Electronics
Integrated circuitry, “wraparound” electronics, and other conductive applications are being made possible using plastics
By Geoff Giordano
Plugging Into the Power of Polymers
Lithium-ion and other battery technologies will increasingly be getting more solid support and energy density from polymers
By Jon Evans
Putting a Charge into Conductive Plastics
Demanding electronics require new conductive materials
By Doug Bathauer
Innovations in Hybrid Structural Instant Adhesive Technologies
Optimal properties are found in an adhesive that combines cyanoacrylate and epoxy chemistries
By Nicole Lavoie
From SPE
SPE Member Benefits: What Can They Do For You?
RESIN MARKET FOCUS
Polyamide Global Dynamics
By IHS Chemical
A number of factors are creating opportunities for buyers of nylon resins
DESIGN NOTES
Additive Manufacturing Faces Challenges as it Grows
By Robert Grace
CONSULTANT'S CORNER
Cold Runner Design: Sizing Up Your Runner System
By David A. Hoffman
Designing runners for multi-cavity injection molds is no straightforward process
Modern Molding for Polycarbonates
By Mark Matsco
Emerging techniques optimize the appearance and production of PC-based parts
ACCE 2015 Highlighted Interesting Shifts in the Composites Industry: Part II
By Peggy Malnati
The Word on Plastics Recycling: Momentum
By American Chemistry Council
Plastics recycling is growing: steadily, broadly, and expansively
INSIDE SPI
Less is Less: The Battle to Wrap It Up in Plastic
News about the state of the plastics industry from SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association
DEPARTMENTS
Industry News
Industry Patents
By Dr. Roger Corneliussen
Energy-Saving Tip
By Dr. Robin Kent
Upcoming Industry Events
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About the cover:
This reference design uses integrated printed circuitry enabled by DuPont ME series in-mold electronic inks. (Image courtesy of TactoTek and cover designed by SPE MarComm Team)

