The Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has reinvented its popular website, www.automotiveplastics.com, to highlight the newest innovations in plastics and polymer composites, unique pre-competitive research, public-private partnerships and sustainability. The site features new information and expanded functionality across a range of devices to meet the … [Read more...] about American Chemistry Council Updates Automotive Plastics Website
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FUJIFILM Welcomes Director of Inkjet Sales
FUJIFILM North America, Graphic Systems, Hanover Park, Illinois, has announced the return of Steve Lynn in the new role of director of inkjet sales, leading all inkjet sales initiatives in the Commercial and Sign & Display segments. Lynn brings experience to the role, having spent many years managing the service needs of some of the most demanding print service providers … [Read more...] about FUJIFILM Welcomes Director of Inkjet Sales
3M Develops Global Adhesive Solutions Lab
3M, St. Paul, Minnesota, has developed the Global Adhesive Solutions Lab to provide one-on-one attention and individualized solutions designed to advance its customers’ overall manufacturing processes. The Global Adhesive Solutions Lab encourages collaboration and engagement with live, professional application engineers who are at the ready to support customers in a … [Read more...] about 3M Develops Global Adhesive Solutions Lab
ANTEC® 2019 Set for March in Detroit
Produced by SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals, ANTEC® 2019 is the largest technical conference in the plastics industry, and it will take place March 18-21 at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. SPE has more than 22,500 members, all from diverse backgrounds and careers, and ANTEC® is no different. Managers, engineers, R&D scientists, … [Read more...] about ANTEC® 2019 Set for March in Detroit
Advances in Atmospheric Plasma Treatment for Polymer Adhesion
by Scott Sabreen, president The Sabreen Group, Inc. Atmospheric pressure plasmas are commonly used to improve polymer adhesion. The increased surface energy and improved wetting characteristics lead to significant adhesion improvements with adhesives, coatings and inks that cannot be attained without surface treatment. A recent advancement introduced by 3DT LLC enables … [Read more...] about Advances in Atmospheric Plasma Treatment for Polymer Adhesion