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Articles in November, 2007 issue of Plastics Technology

• Elastomeric vinyl ester for ballistic protection.(KEEPING UP WITH: Composites)
• Shredder tackles tough films.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• New starch-based bioplastics arrive.(MATERIALS: Close-Up)
  by Naitove, Matthew H.
• Creating a mold-repair plan--Part II: the last shot inspection report.(Mold Shop)
  by Johnson, Steve
• Large-part blow molding: stagnant in '07, moderate rise in '08.(Your Business: Outlook)
  by Wood, Bill
• New PET copolymer beats the heat.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Clean molds with 'green' rust remover.(KEEPING UP WITH: Tooling)
• Machine & material innovations highlight SPE Thermoforming Conference.(THERMOFORMING: Close-Up)(Conference news)
  by Grande, Joseph A.
• High-volume compounder for biopolymers.(KEEPING UP WITH: Compounding)
• This needle valve leaves no weld lines.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• Bioplastics Processing Conference: December 4-5, 2007.
• IR oven speeds cure of PEX pipe.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Compact blown film line has syn-torque motors.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Mixer quadruples speed and output.(KEEPING UP WITH: Compounding)
• Screenless granulators from a new source.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• Extruders made in China: they're coming here now.
  by Schut, Jan H.
• Teeny-tiny PET vial is injection-blow molded.(BLOW MOLDING: Close-Up)
  by Grande, Joseph A.
• Enhanced purge compound.(KEEPING UP WITH: Additives)
• Lighter sleeve label brings recycling benefits.(KEEPING UP WITH: Blow Molding)
• Liquid silicones boast high tear strength.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Induction-heated molds boost LFI efficiency.(KEEPING UP WITH: RIM/Urethanes)
• Touchscreen controller brings higher precision.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• Monomers drive up polyolefin prices.(Your Business: Pricing Update)
  by Block, Debbie Galante; Sherman, Lilli Manolis
• Special glass makes wind blades lighter.(KEEPING UP WITH: Composites)
• More efficient compatibilizer for WPCs.(KEEPING UP WITH: Additives)
• Mirror-effect ink for screen printing.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• All-electric press for two-shot molding.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• Portable chillers with dual circuits.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• Wood/PP siding arrives.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Higher MDO draw ratios.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Powder coating for in-mold painted SMC.(KEEPING UP WITH: Composites)
• Economical, non-flammable mold releases & cleaners.(KEEPING UP WITH: Additives)
• Hot runners for crate molders.(KEEPING UP WITH: Tooling)
• Simulation software includes mold deformation.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• Carbon nanotubes improve in properties, purity & price.(NANOTUBES: Close-Up)
  by Sherman, Lilli Manolis
• Injection molding LSR: three 'M's of innovation: mega, micro, and multi.(Cover story)
  by Knights, Mikell
• 'Green' and growing.(Strategies)
  by Schut, Jan H.
• Nylon 66 stays tough in cold weather.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Desiccant system for multilayer bottles.(KEEPING UP WITH: Blow Molding)
• UV-stable TPVs cycle 20% to 30% faster.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Static charging system for in-mold labels.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• Controller runs a mold the same on any machine.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• New soft TPU is abrasion-resistant.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Nylon 6 film grades target packing.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Husky finds a buyer.(KEEPING UP WITH: Injection Molding)
• Complex vacuum tank cools large parts.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Get layflat control without an IBC.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Industry datebook.(Calendar)
• Panel-mount viewer for vision sensors.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)
• Sensors below frost line tune bubble width.(KEEPING UP WITH: Extrusion)
• Soft elastomers meet underhood demands.(KEEPING UP WITH: Materials)
• Short neck finish cuts material cost.(KEEPING UP WITH: Blow Molding)
• A whole new meaning for plastic/metal 'hybrid'.(Editorial)
  by Naitove, Matt
• Online 'encyclopedia' of plastics testing.(KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries)