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27.07.2017 GLM  Polycarbonate windscreen for new Japanese sports car / Significant weight reductions underway

26.07.2017 EPS RECYCLING  German collaboration EPC offers solution for HBCD problem in recycling / "CreaSolv"-based technology is ready for use

14.06.2017 COMPOSITES  UK research project developed for carbon fibre composite automotive components / Consortium led by SGL and includes Jaguar Land Rover

30.05.2017 BIOPLASTICS  EU project to develop bio-based polymers for 3D printing / Automotive and building applications

20.02.2017 NANOPACK  EUR 7.7m EU funding for research into antimicrobial surfaces for use in food packaging / Active polymer films based on natural halloysite nanotubes

07.02.2017 POLYMER RESEARCH  Fraunhofer: Biobased polyamide from timber waste / Enhanced transparency

05.12.2016 BIODEGRADABLE COATINGS  “HyperBioCoat” project is established / Improved barrier properties for bio-based packaging

30.11.2016 BIOPOLYMERS  Aimplas collaboration with Ainia on “Sostpack” research project / Aim to improve properties for use in food packaging

28.11.2016 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING  Germany's IKV invites participants to 12-month study / Focus on changes needed in product development / Launch in March 2017

23.11.2016 FUNCTIONAL BARRIERS  EU-sponsored research project on new multilayer food packaging structures wraps up / Valuable insights into developments needed for use of non-authorised recyclate materials

16.11.2016 PACKAGING RESEARCH  No adverse impact from using rPET in hot-fill bottles / Performance acceptable but yellowing at high recyclate levels affects aesthetics / PTI study

06.10.2016 PLASTIC OMNIUM  Entry into electric energy propulsion systems / Hydrogen and fuel cells to reduce vehicle weight / Cooperation with Israel's Elbit Systems to create POCellTech start-up company

04.10.2016 RESEARCH  UK project to improve fresh food packaging / Cranfield University partners Johnson Matthey in three-year deal

04.10.2016 AIMPLAS  “InnoREX” project yields process to produce PLA with improved properties / Applications in food packaging / Reduced energy consumption

26.09.2016 DYNEON  New PTFE-based 3D printing process called quicker and cheaper / Patent application

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