1. 'Simple' Problems Cause Big Headaches for Molders: Understanding the vital impact of cross sectional shapes of cold runners within a mold. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Authors: Beaumont, John Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 44 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗
2. A Plastic Fit for a Circular Economy: Aquapak Polymers gives PVOH resin a makeover, and says the material could push plastics a step closer to the circular economy. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Authors: Williams, John Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 36 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗
3. Competition Shows Structural Composites Increasing on Passenger Vehicles: Popular SPE Automotive Division awards program highlights new metal‐replacing composite parts with a true structural role. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Authors: Malnati, Peggy Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 20 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗
4. Dry‐Blend Rotational Molding: Dispersible Carbon Black is Key: Dry blending offers benefits over masterbatches, but requires careful selection of the filler grade. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Authors: Saha, Purnatosh Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 40 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗
5. Editorial Board. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 70 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗
6. Energy‐Saving Tip #76. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Authors: Kent, Robin Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 65 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗
7. Engaging the Next Generation of Plastics Engineers: A group of motivated students and young professionals are working to stoke the embers of interest for future plastics engineers. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Authors: Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 4 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗
8. Global Dispatches: Latest from the 6th Annual Thin‐Wall Packaging Conference North America: From coffee pods to bioresins to thermoforming and injection molding, speakers covered a broad landscape of thin‐wall‐related topics. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Authors: Carlin, Conor Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 30 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗
9. Habitats for Humanity – Potentially 3D Printed on Mars: NASA contest finds that recycled thermoplastics could yield a concrete material viable for 3D‐printing habitats on the Red Planet. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Authors: Grace, Robert Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 16 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗
10. In Cutting‐Edge Vehicles, Seeing Is Believing: Advanced electronics provide drivers, and driverless systems, with a new view of promising digital opportunities. Issue 8 (1st September 2017) Authors: Toensmeier, Pat Journal: Plastics engineering Issue: Volume 73:Issue 8(2017) Page Start: 26 Record Type: Journal Article View Content: Available online (eLD content is only available in our Reading Rooms) ↗