Plastics Technology

This introductory book covers the entire spectrum of the plastics technology/engineering, from raw material to finished plastic products. It is intended not just for university/college students in plastics technology and other engineering disciplines but also for beginners to the field in general.
The interconnectivity between the different relevant knowledge areas of plastics technology, such as materials engineering, processing technology, and product development, is emphasized. A chapter 'Plastics and the Environment' is also included, covering a topic (rightly) often of great concern to students and newcomers to the field.
Also includes numerous videos, conveniently linked via QR codes, to better demonstrate key processes visually.

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Bonten leitet das Institut für Kunststofftechnik (IKT) in Stuttgart, eines der führenden deutschen Forschungsinstitute auf dem Gebiet der Kunststofftechnik. Das Institut arbeitet auf allen Gebieten der Kunststofftechnik: der Werkstofftechnik, der Verarbeitungstechnik und der Produktentwicklung.