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AMCOR RIGID PLASTICS
Collaboration with Sacmi on development of compression blow forming / First applications in pharmaceuticals packaging / HDPE bottles in production at US site / Food uses envisaged
 		04.05.2012
PLASMA ETCHING
Anti-reflective films incorporate surface nanostructures / New technology is based on the “moth eye” principle / Continuous process for anti-reflecting polymers
 		02.05.2012
TORAY
Agreement with Ajinomoto to develop bio-based nylon
 		13.03.2012
NATIONAL COMPOSITES CENTRE
Formal opening of focal point for UK composites development / Key resource, says GKN Aerospace / 8% annual market growth forecast
 		30.11.2011
MAZDA
Bumper-to-bumper recycling from ELVs / Automation of plastic separation process / Improvements in mechanical paint removal
 		08.09.2011
BIOPLASTICS
Research: Launching “MouldPulp” project to develop biocomposites for injection moulding / Pan-European R&D effort involving Swedish, Finish and German scientists
 		28.07.2011
BIOTECHNOLOGY
US Report calls for industry and academia to co-ordinate a growing bio-based product market / Governments and investors must co-operate / Bioplastics industry often suffering from underinvestment
 		31.05.2011
RESEARCH
Impregnating plastics with carbon dioxide / Research project at Germany's Fraunhofer UMSICHT / Nanoparticles give polycarbonate antibacterial properties
 		14.01.2011
PACKAGING RESEARCH
University looks into cutting food waste / Intelligent plastics indicate food deterioration / More economical than in-pack labels
 		12.01.2011
PENFORD PRODUCTS
Natural alternative to replace fluorochemicals in food packaging / Prototypes undergoing industry testing
 		02.12.2010
COMPOSITES
New method for monitoring fibre reinforced composites
 		15.09.2010
RESEARCH
German scientists develop new recycling technique for fluoropolymers / Striving for pilot plant
 		19.08.2010
RESEARCH
Positive interim assessment for EU-funded project to replace synthetic polymer layers by whey protein isolate coating / Plans to reproduce test results at pilot lab
 		26.07.2010
BIOPLASTICS
German institute develops new technique for foamed moulded parts
 		21.07.2010
BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE
Collaboration with Holst Centre on flexible electronics / Partnership will lead to increased material functionality
 		16.07.2010
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