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Research & Development
SPE Thermoforming Division awards scholarships to five students
by Canadian PlasticsThe recipients are four undergraduates and one graduate student, and will support their continuing studies and active participation in plastics.
Customer Relationship Management software gets smart
by Canadian PlasticsA new machine learning solution from Montreal-based AxiPolymer Inc. is designed to boost the effectiveness of CRM software.
Polymers give early warning signs of stress
by Canadian PlasticsResearchers from Switzerland’s University of Fribourg and Japan’s Hokkaido University have devised a polymer with a sensor molecule that glows when it’s stretched, signalling that mechanical stress is building towards a catastrophic part failure.
Montreal researchers create plastic from lobster shells
by Canadian PlasticsMcGill University researchers have developed a new chemical process that could turn lobster, shrimp, and crab shells into biodegradable plastic.
PTI, Haney partner to help brand owners with packaging requirements
by Canadian PlasticsThe two packaging technology providers are teaming up to help brand owners launch
commercially-successful packages faster via turnkey assistance.
Here’s a first: BASF is making products with chemically recycled plastics
by Canadian PlasticsThe German chemical maker is breaking new ground in the circular economy with plastic waste as a source of raw materials.
Using sunlight to make polymers
by Canadian PlasticsResearchers at Rice University are developing a way to use sunlight to grow functional synthetic polymers using photosensitive quantum dots as a catalyst.
Magna launches new global automotive design competition
by Canadian PlasticsThe competition calls for entries from students around the world, with the winner to be announced during the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Magna wins three innovation awards from SPE Europe
by Canadian PlasticsA thermoplastic liftgate takes top spot in the body exteriors category, a carbon fibre subframe wins first place in the chassis category, and a thin-wall torsional welding process wins the enabling technology category.
“Infinitely” recyclable plastic invented
by Canadian PlasticsA new type of plastic developed by scientists at Colorado State University can – in theory, at least – be recycled over and over again.
PTi opens technology development centre at Illinois headquarters
by Canadian PlasticsPart of a $10 million expansion, the new centre provides customers with demonstration trials on production-scale sheet extrusion systems.
Plastic-eating protein created in British lab could revolutionize recycling
by Canadian PlasticsA new enzyme is able to effectively break down PET, one of the most popular forms of plastic employed by the food and drinks industry.
Three Canadians among nine new SPE “Fellows”
by Canadian PlasticsThree Canadian researchers are among the new inductees being recognized by the Society of Plastics Engineers for their contributions to the industry organization.
SPE to honour three industry leaders at Antec 2018
by Canadian PlasticsPhilip David Coates, Dr. Rajen M. Patel, and John Beaumont are being awarded by the SPE for outstanding contributions to the industry.
Montreal start-up wants to fast-track your R&D
by Canadian PlasticsAxiPolymer Inc., a new product development firm that specializes in the polymer industry, is on a mission to help small and mid-sized plastics companies design and develop innovative products.
DowDuPont Specialty Products names 2017 Pedersen award medalists
by Canadian PlasticsDowDuPont’s Specialty Products division has named three outstanding scientists as 2017 Pedersen Award Medalists, which is given in recognition of individuals who have made technical contributions that have delivered significant value to customers. Paul Fagan, of Wilmington, Delaware, is being…
SPE cancels Florida conference over Hurricane Irma threat
by Canadian PlasticsHurricane Irma has forced the Society of Plastics Engineers Thermoforming Division to cancel the 26th annual SPE Thermoforming Conference, which had been scheduled for September 11-13 in Orlando, Fla.
Six Quebec aerospace companies get federal funding
by Canadian PlasticsThe six companies, which provide aerospace parts and services, will benefit from funding announced by Canada’s innovation minister at the Paris Air Show.
Thermo Fisher to buy Patheon in $5.2 billion deal
by Canadian PlasticsScientific instrument maker Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is buying Dutch drug ingredients maker Patheon for US$5.2 billion, in a bid to expand its contract drug development and manufacturing business. In a statement, Waltham, Mass.-based Thermo Fisher said it will benefit…
Plastics Industry Association hires chief economist
by Canadian PlasticsPerc Pineda to serve as staff expert on economics, statistics, and industry research.