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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?

There’s a lot that can be said about all the new initiatives and changes SPE’s HQ has introduced over the last year or so

 

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

But new technologies may open up options for designers for producing 3-D-printed parts better & faster

 

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

More innovations are presented from last year’s SPE event, in this continuation of the review in the November/December issue of Plastics Engineering.

 

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

Market Place

Advertiser Index 

 


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)

 

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