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Blow Molding
Books
Blow Molding  Handbook
Plastics Pocket Power / Extrusion Blow Molding
Practical Guide to Injection Blow Molding
Understanding Blow Molding, 2nd Edition
Video, CD-ROM, DVD
Blow Molding Process Simulation Software

SPE Extrusion Blow Molding Video/DVD Program  

Extrusion Blow Molding: Primer Video/DVD
Extrusion Blow  Molding: Machinery Video/DVD
Extrusion Blow Molding: Problems & Solutions Video/DVD
Plastics Blow Molding Video
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Color and Appearance
Books
Coatings of Polymers & Plastics
Coloring of Plastics
Coloring Technology for Plastics
Handbook on Basics of Coating Technology
Industrial Inorganic Pigments
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Engineering Properties & Structure
Books
Design Formulas for Plastics Engineers
The Effect of Temperature and Other Factors on Plastics and Elastomers, 2nd Ed.
The Effect of UV Light and Weather on Plastics and Elastomers, 2nd Ed.
Electrical Properties of Polymers
Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposites
Fuel Cells Durability: Stationary, Automotive, Portable
Handbook for the Chemical Analysis of Plastic and Polymer Additives
Handbook of Material Weathering, 4th Edition
Handbook of Plastics Testing
Handbook of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis, 3rd Ed.
Introduction to Dimensional Stability of Composite Materials
Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity
Macromolecular Engineering: Precise Synthesis, Materials Properties, Applications, Four-Volume Set
Mass Transport & Reactive Barriers in Packaging – Theory, Applications, & Design
Miscible Polymer Blends
Molecular Simulation Methods for Predicting Polymer Properties
Nanostructured Materials: Processing, Properties, and Applications, 2nd Ed.
Permeability Properties of Plastics and Elastomers
Plastics Failure Analysis
Plastics Pocket Power / Aging & Chemical Resistance
Polymer Surfaces and Interaces III 
Polymer Testing
Polymeric Materials Structure, Properties, Applications
Rheology is Plastics Quality Control
Self-Doped Conducting Polymers
Shape Memory Polymers and Textiles
Small Fuel Cells for Portable Applications
Structure and Rheology of Molten Polymers
Thermal Analysis of Plastics - Theory and Practice
Understanding Plastics Testing
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Extrusion
Books
Blown Film Extrusion: An Introduction
Co-Rotating Twin-Screw Extruders: Funamentals, Technology and Applications
Extrusion: The Definitive Processing Guide and Handbook
Extrusion Dies for Plastics and Rubber
Extrusion of Polymers: Theory & Practice
Foam Extrusion: Principle and Practice
Introduction to Extrusion
Plastic Pocket Power / Extrusion Processing Data
Plastics Technician's Toolbox©  - Extrusion  
Polymer Extrusion
Single Screw Design - 20 Years of ANTEC: Practical and Theoretical Papers
SPE Guide on Extrusion Technology & Troubleshooting 
SPE Handbook on Single Screw Extrusion 
SPE Handbook on Twin Screw Extrusion 
Thermoplastic Foam Extrusion
Troubleshooting the Extrusion Process
Understanding Extrusion
Video, CD-ROM, DVD
Blown Film Simulation Software
Extrusion Processes
Interactive Training in Extrusion, ITX©
Pipe Extrusion Simulation Sfotware
Profile Extrusion Simulation Software
SPE Single Screw Extrusion Program Video/DVD
SPE Twin Screw Extrusion Program Video/DVD
SPC Statistical Process Control in Extrusion Program Video
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General
Books
Advancing Sustainability Through Green Chemistry and Engineering
A Thousand Barrels A Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World
The Chemical Industry and Globalization
Compression Molding
Concise Encyclopedia of Plastics
Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Concise, 3rd Edition
A Glossary of Plastics Terminology in 5 Languages, 5th Edition
Handbook of Analytical Instruments
Handbook of Plastic Processes
Influencer: The Power to Change Anything
International Plastics Handbook: The Resource for Engineers
Mobilizing Minds
Nine-Language Dictionary of Polymers and Composites
Organic and Physical Chemistry of Polymers
Plastics and the Environment 
Plastics Institute of America Plasgics Engineering, Manufacturing and Data Handbook 
Plastics Technology Handbook
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Reaction Engineering
Polymers and Light: Fundamentals and Technical Applications
Polymers, Patents, Profits: A Classic Case Study for Patent Infighting
Principles of Polymer Processing, 2nd Edition
Reviews in Computational Chemistry, Volume 23
Rotational Molding Design, Materials, Tooling & Processing
Plastics Flammability Handbook, Principles, Regulations, Testing & Approval
Simple Methods for Identification of Plastics
Strategic Management for the Plastics Industry
Treasure to Trash: A Recycling Story 
Whittington's Dictionary of Plastics
Video, CD-ROM, DVD
Basic Measuring Tools CD-ROM
Blueprint Reading Series CD-ROM
Geometric Dimensioning &  Tolerancing CD-ROM
Industrial Robotics
Supply Chain Management
Understanding Plastics Video/DVD
Understanding Plastics CD-ROM
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Injection Molding
Books
Basic Injection Molding & Troubleshooting English/Spanish
Experimental Design for Injection Molding
Fundamentals of Injection Molding
Gastrow Injection Molds: 130 Proven Designs, 4th Edition
Hot Runner Technology
How to Make Injection Molds
Injection Mold Design Engineering
Injection Mold Tooling Standards
Injection Molding Handbook, 2nd Edition
Injection Molding Machines: A User's Guide, 4th Edition
Injection Molding Reference
Injection Molding Troubleshooting Guide
Injection Molding: An Introduction, 2nd Edition
Managing Variation for Injection Molding
Math Skills for Injection Molding
Mold Design I - A Student Handbook
Moldflow Design Guide: A Resource for Plastics Engineers
Mold Finishing & Polishing Manual
Moldeo Universal: Tecnicas Moderna De Moldeo Por Inyeccion
Plastic Injection Molding, Volume 1 - Manufacturing Process
Plastic Injection Molding, Volume 2 - Materials Selection
Plastic Injection Molding, Volume 3 - Mold Design
Plastic Injection Molding, Volume 4 - Manufacturing Startup
Plastic Pocket Power / Injection Molding Processing Data
Plastics Technician's Toolbox© - Injection Molding 
Pocket Injection Mold Engineering Standards
Pocket Specs for Injection Molding 7th Edition
Precision Injection Molding: Process, Materials and Applications
Qualifications, Startups, and Tryouts of Injection Molds
Runner and Gating Design Handbook - Tools for Successful Injection Molding
Selecting Injection Molds
Successful Injection Molding Process Design & Simulation
Thermoplastic Troubleshooting
Training in Injection Molding
Troubleshooting Injection Molding
Understanding Injection Mold Design
Understanding Injection Molding Technology
What is a Mold?  An Introduction to Plastic Injection Molding and Injection Mold Construction
Video, CD-ROM, DVD
Basic Injection Molding Machine Operations Program CD-ROM
Basic Injection Molding Series CD-ROM
Decoupled Molding Program CD-ROM
Design of Experiments for Injection Molders Program CD-ROM
Efficient Mold Setting Program CD-ROM
Establishing an Injection Molding Process Program CD-ROM
Hot Runner Molding Solutions Program  CD-ROM
Implementing Decoupled Molding Program CD-ROM
Injection Molding Design - Interactive Tutorial CDROM
Injection Molding Maintenance Program CD-ROM
Injection Mold Setup Program CD-ROM
Injection Molded Part Problems and Solutions Program CD-ROM
Injection Molding Basics DVD Training Series
Injection Molding Hydraulics DVD Training Series
Injection Molding Hydraulics Program CD-ROM
Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Program CD-ROM (Routsis)
Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Program CD-ROM (Paulson)
Injection Molding Machine Basic Training Program Video/DVD 
Injection Molding Operating Methods and Economics Program CD-ROM
Injection Molding Safety Program Video
Injection Molding Simulation Software
Mold Design and Mold Making Series CD-ROM
Optimizing Machine Control Settings Program CD-ROM
Plastic Injection Molding Video
Plastics Injection Molds
Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding
Practical Injection Molding, Basics Program CD-ROM
Practical Injection Molding, Expert Program CD-ROM
Process Controls Systems Program CD-ROM
Process for Profit Program CD-ROM
SimTech Injection Molding Machine Simulator
SkillBulder Lab lessons Basic Injection Molding Program CD-ROM
SkillBuilder Lab Lessons for Optimizing Machine Control Settings Program CD-ROM
SkillBuilder Lab Lessons for Injection Molded Part Problems and Solutions Program CD-ROM
SPC (Statistical Process Control) in Injection Molding Interactive Training Program CD-ROM 
SPC Statistical Process Control Program CD-ROM
The Effects of Mold Filling, Gating and Weld Lines Program CD-ROM
The Effects of Shrinkage, Warpage and Part Ejection Program CD-ROM
Troubleshooting Defects - Production Injection Molding Program CD-ROM
Understanding Materials for Profitable Molding Program CD-ROM
Understanding Processing Parameters Program CD-ROM
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Manufacturing
Books
Computer-Aided Injection Mold Design and Manufacture
Die Makers Handbook
The Effect of Sterilization Methods on Plastics and Elastomers