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Industry trends such as miniaturization, integration or “thinnovation”, combined with the move towards Cloud Computing, will mean that areas such as the server market will depend increasingly on reflow soldering assembly technology.
With continuous growth in scale over the years, Chinaplas 2012 (the 26th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries), closed on April 21, 2012 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, PR China, climbed another big step with new records of exhibition area, numbers of exhibitors and visitors.
DSM has announced the winning design in its competition to find a winning sports innovation, designed in Arnitel Eco.
"Welcome on board of the C919 from Beijing to Shanghai,"or something like that, will the captain say in greeting his passengers from the cockpit of the Chinese C919 passenger jet, some time in the year 2016. Flying on board, too, is a true lightweight from Evonik: Rohacell rigid foam. This material helps Chinese aviation soar higher, thanks to reduced weight and lower CO2 emissions.
API Institute developed successfully an Arnitel Eco monofilament for 3D printing systems of Almteq.
Production of high quality thin blown film is possible with a family of advanced bimodal high density polyethylenes (HDPE) from SABIC. There are currently two grades in the family, SABIC HDPE FI0644 and a higher density grade with higher flow, SABIC HDPE FI1157.
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing here at Plast 2012 its broad and deep portfolio of industry-leading sustainable materials that help customers design, develop and differentiate environmentally responsible products in three key ways.
New polyurethane insulation system enables even greater energy and cost efficiency.
There was a huge conference gathering the world experts from the pipe market.
As indicated by customers, SABIC’s latest SABIC Vestolen A RELY bimodal high density polyethylene grades are able to meet the stringent requirements for typical pressure pipes, as well as helping customers with considerable energy savings when producing the pipe.
Random copolymers enhanced in clarity and dimensional stability using Milliken’s additive Millad NX 8000.
Every child loves pint-sized versions of their parents’ belongings. To fulfil those desires, Flux Furniture B.V. has created a miniature version of its award-winning foldable and portable Flux Chair.
SABIC and Equipment Technologies come together to create Coextruded Lexan SLX and Cycoloy resin hood for new apache agricultural sprayer.
The Vestamid Terra family of polyamides from Evonik Industries has been certified as "bio-based" by independent institutes.
At NPE 2012, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced a major new sustainability milestone with its longstanding customer, Volvo Trucks: the first use of an up-cycled material in a North American heavy truck from post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced at NPE 2012 important new additions to its flagship portfolio of high-performance Lexan polycarbonate (PC) materials.
Borealis and Borouge launched Borlink setting a new standard in Wire and Cable technology at wire 2012 in Düsseldorf.
At JEC Europe SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is spotlighting a variety of lightweight, high-performance composites and other advanced materials that are making important contributions to its customers’ sustainability initiatives across major global industries.
Modern healthcare would simply be impossible without plastics. From syringes to the most high-tech machinery, plastics play a crucial role in improving people’s health and saving lives.
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business’ world-class expertise and technology were further evidenced today with the company’s announcement that Intermestic Inc., a specialty retailer of eyewear and accessories, has chosen tough, lightweight Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) resin for the frames of its new line of Zoff SMART eyeglasses.
Styron Automotive is dedicated to creating high-performance plastics that meet the highest requirements for the automotive industry.
The plastics and rubber technology is developing at a rocket speed. As a result of the increasing concerns from the public over environmental protection issues; the changing of industry towards high technology and automation; as well as the latest 12th Five-year Plan launched by China Government emphasizing on energy-saving, the plastics and rubber industries are heading towards the road of green and high-technology manufacturing.
Could plastics be part of the solution to head trauma?
Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, brings clear advantages in sustainability and fresh-look aesthetics to the rigid packaging market with the launch of its new superior flow random copolymer polypropylene (PP) RJ901MO.
By 2020, the European Commission aims to have all new buildings designed to achieve a zero energy consumption level. While this is a very good start, it will not be sufficient as existing buildings also need to be considered in order to reach the targets set by the EU on energy savings and GHGs emissions.
The performance data of the lightweight electrical sports car "Elise-E" that Evonik Industries presents are impressive: The vehicle weighs 950 kg, has a power of 150 kW, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The top speed is limited to 200 km/h.
LyondellBasell today announced that China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Co. Ltd. has selected Lupotech T process technology from LyondellBasell for a new 300 KT per year low density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer plant to be built in Yulin, Shaanxi Provence, China.
CHINAPLAS 2012 is approaching to its final countdown, a series of promotional activities have been carried out in full swing by the organizer.
Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, recorded a net profit of EUR 507 million in 2011, compared to EUR 333 million in 2010.
According to PlasticsEurope, car makers expect that a 5% weight reduction can result in average fuel saving of 3%. This is critical as electric vehicles of the future will depend on electricity stored in heavy batteries.
Plastics technology and electrical engineering have never been two different worlds.
Russia offers excellent opportunities for the plastic industry and considerable potential for growth.
The third edition of Swiss Plastics, Switzerland's largest plastics exhibition, took place in Lucerne on January 17-19. In his opening speech, PlasticsEurope's Executive Director Wilfried Haensel insisted on how the worldwide consumption of plastics will continue to rise.
The range of high performance polymers available from DuPont for use in medical devices, including the new DuPont Delrin SC699 acetal resin forms the focal point of the company’s exhibit at Pharmapack 2012 in Paris.
The global demand for thermoplastics is expected to grow by around 100,000 tonnes by 2015, driven by the developing economies. Polyethylene comprises 35% of this market and polypropylene is 24%, according to leading market consultant Noru Tsalic of Applied Market Information (AMI).
Borealis and Borouge to highlight continued innovation in plastics materials and applications at wire Düsseldorf.