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  JANUARY
Special:   Mold and tool suppliers´guide
ARTICLES: Heat resistant polylactic acid with good clarity
  Determination of flow properties of thermoplastics at high shear rates by instrumented injection mold
  Producing microlayer blow molded structures using layer multiplication and unique die head technology
  A conical design for twin screw compounding extruders maximizes pressure
  Counterfeit-proofing based on the principle of randomness
  Handrail with modular design
PREVIEW:

NPE 2012 – The International Plastics Showcase (Orlando, FL, USA, April 1 to 5)

GUIDES: Rotational molding companies´directory
EPS and EPP molding machines
 
  FEBRUARY
Special:   Pigments, colorants and masterbatches suppliers buyers´guide
ARTICLES: Effect of molecular weight on scratch property of injection molded polycarbonate (PC)
Benchmarking the technological competence of small and medium-sized injection molding companies
Thermoformable bright film for tpo applications
Variothermal temperature-control with laser radiation
WPC has different filling behaviour
Properties made to measure – functional fillers
GUIDES: Plastic grinders/granulators suppliers
Blown film extruders
EXTRA
CIRCULATION AT:
Brasilpack 2012 – International Packaging Trade Fair (São Paulo, SP, March 12 to 16)
6 FMU – Mold, Tooling and Machining Show (Joinville, SC, March 20 to 23)
 
  MARCH
Special:   Preview report – PlastShow 2012 – Trade Fair and Seminar (São Paulo, April 10 to 13)
ARTICLES: Fatigue properties of an olefin thermoplastic elastomer in comparison with other thermoplastic elastomers
A new focus on temperature evaluation for gas saving in a rotational moulding oven
Mechanical properties and degradation of commerical biodegradable plastic bags
The challenges of choosing the right polymeric material for today’s medical devices
Plastics versus metal (metal replacement)
Melt resin flow in a circular extrusion die
Combination of blowing agents for a stable PET foaming
GUIDES: Hot runner systems suppliers
Plastic parts metalizing companies
PLM systems
 
  APRIL
Special:   Circulation at PlastShow 2012 – Trade Fair and Seminar
ARTICLES: Color measurement of irregular shaped objects
Development of an apparatus for measuring normal adhesion force during TPU injection molding process
Transparent flame retardant PEN/PET alloy for digital TV frame
Modeling of non-isothermal film blowing process for non-newtonian fluids by using variational principles
Fractographic characterization of pipe and tubing failures
Riveting with light – laser joining technology
Perfectly clear sunscreen included – UV protection for plastic parts
Biopolymers as a source of energy – energetic recycling
GUIDES: Extrusion companies´ directory
EXTRA
CIRCULATION AT:
29ª Feira da Mecânica (28 Mechanics Trade Fair, São Paulo, SP, May 22 to 26)
 
  MAY
ARTICLES: An experimental study on the ejection forces for polymer resins
Fabrication of micro-dies for extrusion of polymer melts
Comparison of hot plate, vibration, infrared and combined infrared with vibration welding of ASA
Film inspection – a standard search for speck
Super hydrophobic surfaces – molding and functionalizing in one step
Tailor-made polyamides for physical foaming
GUIDES: Special mold steels suppliers
Thermoforming companies´directory
Resin handling and loading systems
EXTRA
CIRCULATION AT:
XIV Argenplas 2012 (Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 18 to 22)
 
  JUNE
Special:   The PET processing buyers´guide
ARTICLES: Ultrasonic cutting of biodegradable polylactid acid (PLA) films
Systemized approach to cap tooling
Multi component injection molding for replicating metallic microstructures
Failure analysis in polymer processing
Quality assurance in multilayer film processing
A strong connection of unequal parts - selected plastic-metal joints
GUIDES: Quick mold change systems
T-shirt bag making machines suppliers
 
  JULY
Special:   Corona surface treatment buyers´ guide
ARTICLES: An innovative rotary tool technology for rapid heat cicle molding
Development of a changeable manufacturing system for the production of thermoplastic fuctional assemblies
Improving interfacial adhesion in wood plastic composites
Additives - marking and welding in one operation
Increasing energy yield in thermoforming machines
Polymer surfaces: transparent and conductive
GUIDES: Injection molding companies´ directory
Heating elements suppliers
EXTRA
CIRCULATION AT:
Febramec – Trade Fair (August to , Caxias do Sul, RS)
Expomac Rio – Brazilian Metal Mechanic Trade Fair (Rio de Janeiro, August 22 to 25)
Feipack Rio – Brazilian Packaging Trade Fair (Rio de Janeiro, August 22 to 25)
 
  AUGUST
ARTICLES: An efficient search method to optimize gate location in plastic injection molding
Rheological effects on foam processing in rotational molding
The effect of testing parameters on the functional impact resistance of UPVC commercial products
Sensitive dosing for small amounts (highly concentrated masterbatches and additives)
Pencils from the extruder, a case of product design
Stress cracking in conical connectors in medicine infusion systems
GUIDES: Thermoset molding companies´ directory
Welding/sealing machines suppliers
Extruders buyers´ guide
PREVIEW REPORT AND EXTRA CIRCULATION AT: Interplast/Euromold 2012 (Joinville, SC, August 20 to 24)
Pack Brasil 2012 – Packaging Industry Trade Fair (Joinville, SC, September 20 to 24)
 
  SEPTEMBER
ARTICLES: Thermoformability of radiation cross linked polyamide 12
Hot plate welding of wood plastic composites based on polyvinylchloride and polypropylene
Identifying contaminants in plastic pellets and handling systems: angel hair, snake skins, polymer fines, waxes and lubricants
Gentle fiber compunding in co-rotating twin screw extruders
Heavy duty plastic-metal lightweight structures
Controlling pipe wall thickness around the circumference
GUIDES: Injection molding machines
Cooling towers
Mold cleaning and protecting products
EXTRA
CIRCULATION AT:
Mercopar – The Outsourcing Show (Caxias do Sul, October 18 to 21)
Expomac – 19 South-Brazilian Metal Mechanic Trade Fair (Curitiba, PR, September 26 to 29)
 
  OCTOBER
Special:   7 Brazilian Plastics Processing Industry Inventory by Plástico Industrial
ARTICLES: Application of the method of ellipses for determining fiber orientation in long fiber composites
Prediction of degradation of polymer tubes used in solar domestic hot water components
Rheological characterization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) resins used in the bottling industry
Producing more economically in extrusion or injection molding
Biopolymers as a sustainable alternative?
The first of its kind – plant concept for PVC cable compound
PREVIEW:

Feiplar Composites – Reinforced Plastics International Trade Fair/Feipur – Polyurethane International Trade Fair (São Paulo, SP, November to )

GUIDES: Plastic recycling companies
Semi-finished plastics buyers´guide
EXTRA
CIRCULATION AT:
MecMinas – Minas Gerais Mechanics Show (Belo Horizonte, MG, November 6 to 9)
Feiplar (November 6 to 8)
Feipur (November 6 to 8)
 
  NOVEMBER
ARTICLES: Development of an antibacterial film for application in the food industry
Extrusion instrumentation and characterization
Influence of processing conditions on the thermoformability of PP-sheet material
Temperature control: expedient combination instead of wasteful installation
Process simulation of thin metal sheets forming combined to metal surface decoration
Process control made from injection molding tools
GUIDES: Blow molding companies´directory
Polyurethane raw material suppliers
Additives and fillers suppliers
 
  DECEMBER
ARTICLES: Evaluation of property-performance relationships of polyurethane foams used in automotive seating applications
PVC- CaCO3 nanocomposites produced by an in-situ coupling with titanate coupling agent using twin-screw extruder
The importance of discrete data analysis in establishing and maintaining bottle and preforms quality
Metering and dosing mineral fillers
Energy efficiency in molding processes
Polymer relaxation zones in extrusion tools
GUIDES: Thermoplastic resin buyers´guide
Thermoforming equipment
Resin dryers buyers´guide