The global beverage packaging sector is expanding rapidly, particularly for PET- at the expense of both glass and aluminium. To know more about major applications, growth segments, market share, and regions with highest growth globally, etc. of PET, read PET bottles continue to outgrow other competitive products

The automotive industry aims to reduce the weight of a medium sized car from the existing 1400 kgs to about 1150 kgs, by 2010. Self Reinforced Plastic (SRP) products, at a nascent stage of development, could help in weight reduction. Read further in Self Reinforced Plastic: a high potential material for automotive industry

K 2004, with several new developments in extrusion technology, was packed with new equipment for pipe and profile, including extruders redesigned for higher outputs and/or lower cost, plus new ways to adjust die and calibrator diameters or switch dies and calibrators more quickly. Read further in New developments in extrusion systems shown at K 2004

Research is underway to develop artificial muscles that convert chemical energy to mechanical energy. An important possible eventual application of this research is artificial limbs that function like natural arms and legs – including the ability to move and manipulate objects. Read further in A new potential application of nano composites in artificial muscle