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Listing of all 101 news releases from Smithers Rapra:

Designing and manufacturing mould tools

'The Mould Design Guide' provides an in-depth guide to the design and manufacture of moulding tooling and highlights design practice that allows production to make an acceptable profit.

News from Smithers Rapra (13 February 2008)

International Aerospace Standards explained

Any company wishing to supply into or provide maintenance or repair services for the aerospace supply chain is strongly encouraged to comply with the International Aerospace Standards.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 7 June 2007)

Conference on biocidal actives in plastic

Rapra Technology has announced a conference on Biocides and Plastics in Brussels from 26-27 February 2008, biocides being a growth market due to concerns over MRSA etc.

News from Smithers Rapra (15 May 2007)

Polymer research firm names managing director

Vice president and managing director of Smithers Rapra Technology (formerly Rapra Technology) is now James L Dowey who has extensive expertise in testing equipment.

News from Smithers Rapra (11 May 2007)

Chemical regulations conference in Brussels

Rapra Technology held its first international conference on the forthcoming European chemicals regulations known as REACH in Brussels over three days.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 3 May 2007)

'Adhesives and Sealants' bulletin intoduced

The fortnightly 'Adhesives and Sealants' bulletin provides all of the latest research and innovation and includes titles, abstracts and citations on synthetic polymeric adhesives.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 2 May 2007)

Discussing polymers use in aerospace/defense

A conference is designed to bring together the international polymer industry and the defence and aerospace supply chains to discuss new polymer materials, applications and future requirements.

News from Smithers Rapra (27 April 2007)

Rapra's bookstore to display at Plastics Encounter

Rapra Technology, a member of the US-based Smithers Group, will be displaying a selection of titles at this year's exhibition to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, from 8-10 May

News from Smithers Rapra (20 April 2007)

International conference to review nanopolymers

An international conference on Nanopolymers will provide latest data on the rapid growth of nanopolymers and will demonstrate their use in different industry sectors.

News from Smithers Rapra (22 February 2007)

Plastics blowing agents and foaming reviewed

An international conference on blowing agents and foaming processes is timely, with the European polymer foam market forecast to grow at a healthy annual rate of 5.2%.

News from Smithers Rapra (21 February 2007)

Guide advises on low energy plastics processing

With rising energy costs and soaring raw material prices, the need to reduce energy plastics processing consumption is more important than ever before.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 4 December 2006)

Thermoplastic elastomers grow market share

Thermoplastic elastomers are continuing to gain market share by rubber substitution but the competition between different TPE materials is becoming more aggressive.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 1 December 2006)

Polymers to challenge silicon in conductivity

A two-day conference will help highlight some of the latest developments with the use of polymers in electronics - now that polymers a challenging silicon in conductivity.

News from Smithers Rapra (29 November 2006)

Bulletin updates on polymers in fuel cells

Bi-weekly Fuel Cells Polymer Bulletin details the most recent articles about the uses of polymers as membranes, but also includes polymers as fuel cell tanks and chemical reactants.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 6 November 2006)

China, Asia to drive additives demand - conference

The vast infrastructure needs of China and other Asian countries will drive further plastics additives demand, especially for additives such as flame retardants.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 2 November 2006)

Polymers in aerospace, defence discussed

An international conference will bring together the defence and aerospace supply chains to discuss new polymer materials, applications and future requirements.

News from Smithers Rapra (31 October 2006)

Principles of rubber bonding taught

A two day course on the principles of rubber bonding will address a variety of bonding mechanisms, including solvent free methods.

News from Smithers Rapra (31 October 2006)

Processing pharmaceutical polymers

An international conference on Processing Pharmaceutical Polymers is calling for papers on the chemical versatility of polymers.

News from Smithers Rapra (30 October 2006)

Directory covers European plastics and rubber

The European Plastics and Rubber Directory sources materials, semi- and finished products, machinery and ancillary equipment, processors and consultancy and testing services.