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4 trends of the world plastic industry in 2019

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The plastics industry is one of the industries that has made the biggest strides in the contemporary decade. Applications of plastic products are used in most modern engineering and technology industries such as medical, aerospace, transportation, household, construction. Let's follow the most prominent trends of the world plastic industry in 2019:

1. Demand soars for reinforced plastic materials

There are many changes in the plastic industry in 2017-2018, one of which is the mass production of cars in developing markets, especially Southeast Asia. To meet middle-class spending, automakers are gradually replacing some of their car's metal parts with reinforced plastic parts. This solution helps manufacturers save input material costs and helps users save costs. Replacing plastic parts makes cars lighter and requires much less maintenance than using conventional metal parts.

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The car manufacturing market in Asian countries sees changes in production
 
It is predicted that 2019 will also be the year of the throne of the reusable plastic market. In the face of a series of US states and European Union countries issuing decrees banning the use of single-use plastic, plastic manufacturers have switched to a model of using reinforced plastic straws and cups. can be washed and continued to use.

2. The year of bioplastics

Economists have predicted the bioplastics industry will be worth $6.12 billion in 2023. This biodegradable, plant-based plastic is receiving special attention from society. consumers. Along with the movement against plastic waste from the community, the world's leading plastic manufacturers have launched the "Coalition Against Plastic Waste", placing the issue of environmental protection from chemical waste as important. leading center.

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Coca-cola Plantbottle – Coca-cola bottle model made from bioplastic
 
 Currently, scientists have produced dozens of bioplastic samples extracted from natural environmental fuels such as straw, corn, avocado peel and sugarcane. Bioplastics are being used in mass production in the production of nylon bags and water bottles, the plastic materials most used by humans.

3. The development of 3D printing technology

3D printing, a forming technology for plastic products and without the need for a fixed metal mold, is making breakthroughs in 2018. The leading countries in the European material engineering industry have been "casting" the first existing building in 3D while US scientists built the world's first 3D printed rocket model.

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3D printed house built in Dubai
 
Now, with just a computer hologram, a compact 3D printer, and raw plastic materials, home item designers can “weave” a doll, box, or model. stylized picture frames without the support of bulky industrial blow molding machines.

4. The door to the 4.0 industrial era is wide open

For technology professionals, the Industry 4.0 era will bring two trends to the plastic industry: digitization and automation.

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