PT Online

March 2010

Feature

Cover Story — It’s Time to Get to Know Your Way Around Bioplastics

On-Site — All-Electric Blow Molding Still in Its Infancy in the U.S.

Tips & Techniques — Do’s and Don’ts for Overmolding Liquid Silicone onto Thermoplastics

Energy Miser — Where Are You Using Energy?

Tips & Techniques — Thermoforming PLA: How to Do It Right

Close Up On Technology

Materials — New Ethylene Copolymers for Films & Coatings

Know How

Injection Molding — Balanced Filling is Critical For Holding Molding Tolerances
Extrusion — Don't Get Burned By Adapters & Flow Pipes
Tooling — Communication Is Key In Designing Blown Film Dies

Insights & Strategies

Wood on Plastics — Auto Market Ready for Ignition
Resin Buying Strategies — Higher Prices Prevail, for Now
The Practical Processor — Your Processing Questions Answered
Processor Strategies — ‘Classic’ Blow Molding Tale: Taking On New Challenges
Outlook — Medical Molders See Growth And Challenges Ahead

Keeping Up With Technology

Starting Up

Industry & Technology News

Editorial

Are You Fighting the Fight Against the Haters?