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Precision Automotive Plastics: How Molders' Material Expertise Benefits Components
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Precision Automotive Plastics: How Molders' Material Expertise Benefits Components

Precision automotive plastic components aren’t limited to sleek dashboards, seats, f…

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4 Ways Reshoring Strengthens an Automotive OEM's Supply Chain
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4 Ways Reshoring Strengthens an Automotive OEM's Supply Chain

With a stunning 75% of automotive manufacturers reporting business interruption caus…

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Plastics in Automotive Applications: Replacing Steel With Composites
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Plastics in Automotive Applications: Replacing Steel With Composites

Federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards coupled with heightened cons…

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5 Reasons Automotive OEMs Use Plastics In Electric Vehicles
5 Reasons Automotive OEMs Use Plastics In Electric Vehicles

5 Reasons Automotive OEMs Use Plastics In Electric Vehicles

Worldwide, sales of electric vehicles rose by 73% in 2018 — a banner year by any mea…

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Advanced Plastics Make Vehicles Efficient, Affordable & Attractive
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Advanced Plastics Make Vehicles Efficient, Affordable & Attractive

When engineering-grade resins were introduced in the 1950s, some auto manufacturers …

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Move Over Metal: Why Auto Makers Are Rethinking Injection Molding
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Move Over Metal: Why Auto Makers Are Rethinking Injection Molding

In 2012, President Obama finalized standards to increase fuel efficiency in cars and…

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4 Common Automotive Molding Defects and How to Solve Them
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4 Common Automotive Molding Defects and How to Solve Them

Plastic automotive components can be susceptible to rework, rejection, and budget-br…

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