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Articles in November, 2006 issue of Plastics Technology

• Low-cost production monitoring for molders.(NPE 2006)
• Real-time monitoring of leak testers.(KEEPING UP WITH: Blow Molding)
• New additive raises PLA performance.(KEEPING UP WITH: Additives)
• Shrink-sleeve labeler for cups and tubs.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• Testing & QC: new lab instruments stress affordability & convenience.(NPE 2006 News Wrap-Up)
  by Sherman, Lilli Manolis
• PLC for small presses.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• Arburg builds West Coast Technology Center.(YOUR BUSINESS: In Brief)
• Don't miss the plastics 'weather report'.(Editorial)
  by Naitove, Matt
• 'Smart' films for windows are on a roll.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• New PEI copolymers take higher heat.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Twin-chamber loader speeds resin changes .(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• Solve ultrasonic horn problems with finite-element analysis.(Troubleshooter: WELDING)
  by Gourley, Brian; Rushton, Andy
• PE food packaging films due for steady growth.(Your Business: Outlook)
  by Thedinger, Bart
• Eastman sells its PE to Westlake.(Your Business: In Brief)
• Cone extruder makes wood-plastic panels.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Largest composite sewer pipe in N.A.(KEEPING UP WITH: Composites)
• Turnkey IML systems from a new source.(KEEPING UP WITH: Tooling)
• BASF's 'Near-Zero-Energy' Home relies extensively on EPS insulation.(Your Business: In Brief)
• New injection unit wins in tests.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• RTP Co. launches Elastomer Div.(YOUR BUSINESS: In Brief)
• Industry datebook.(Calendar)
• Dual-vacuum, dual-bay stacker for long sheets.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Pelletizing without hang ups.(KEEPING UP WITH: Compounding)
• Dual gas-assist techniques advance large-part molding.(Close-Up: INJECTION MOLDING)
  by Knights, Mikell
• Commodity resin prices weaken.(Your Business: Pricing Update)
• Top- & side-entry robots for fast-cycling jobs.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• New 'shot-pot' machine for industrial containers.(KEEPING UP WITH: Blow Molding)
• New terpolymers bond multilayer packaging.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Rotary indexer for ultrasonic welding.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• Hot shots: new nozzles and controls add sizzle to runnerless molding.(NPE 2006 News Wrap-Up)
  by Knights, Mikell
• Management buys out Emabond Business.(Your Business: In Brief)
• Ciba launches additives help desk.(KEEPING UP WITH: Additives)
• Ferro cancels sale of Specialty Plastics Div.(YOUR BUSINESS: In Brief)
• Turnkey vision system for parts inspection.(NPE 2006)
• Fixed-head transfer arm is durable.(KEEPING UP WITH: Blow Molding)
• TPE alloys deliver barrier capabilities.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Level sensors & software for inventory control.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• Fluid temperature control: saving on energy & maintenance.(NPE 2006 News Wrap-Up)
  by Naitove, Matthew H.
• Metalized OPP films get high oxygen barrier.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• New BMC targets solar panels.(KEEPING UP WITH: Composites)
• Mold release & flow aid for PVC footwear.(KEEPING UP WITH: Additives)
• Video extensometer comes with integrated software.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• SMS Group sells Battenfeld injection.(Your Business: In Brief)
• All-electric press line gains larger model.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• Evalca expands capacity.(YOUR BUSINESS: In Brief)
• New press targets caps and closures.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• Experimental extrusion of fructose polymer.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Clear nylons are chemical resistant.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• New compressed-air dryer and loader controls.(NPE 2006)
• How to clean a flashed hot manifold: part two.(Mold Shop)
  by Johnson, Steve
• Global company, local creativity.(Strategies)
  by Schut, Jan H.
• Yudo moves to Ohio.(YOUR BUSINESS: In Brief)
• K-Tron buys Premier Pneumatics.(Your Business: In Brief)
• Four-motor drives double sheet output.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Natural oil-based polyols are ready for market.(KEEPING UP WITH: RIM/Urethanes)
• Micro-thermoforming makes its debut.(Close-Up: THERMOFORMING)
  by Grande, Joseph A.
• Wellman quits PET recycling.(YOUR BUSINESS: In Brief)
• Vision system can use four cameras at once.(NPE 2006)
• Degradable Plastics to grow 20%/yr.(YOUR BUSINESS: In Brief)
• Extruding lignin polymer extracted from wood.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Mold release for flexible PUR foam auto parts.(KEEPING UP WITH: RIM/Urethanes)
• Induction heated molds produce Class A thermoplastic composites.(Close-Up: TP COMPOSITES)
  by Schut, Jan H.
• Nova sells FR PS line.(YOUR BUSINESS: In Brief)
• High-intensity blender is easier to clean.(KEEPING UP WITH: Compounding)
• Adhesion promoter for nylon film.(KEEPING UP WITH: Additives)