Sarlink delivers new solution for the automotive industry
Sarlink TPV saves weight and cost of roof seal in new ‘M6’ multi-purpose vehicle from Chinese automaker Byd.
Plastics
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New powders to challenge the limits of plastics parts manufacturing
Rhodia is announcing the upcoming launch of polyamide (PA) powders for rapid prototyping and small series manufacturing by selective laser sintering (SLS). This is the first time that PA 6 powders are offered for direct part fabrication by SLS. The range will be extended to include PA 66 powders in the coming months.
Klöckner Pentaplast has expanded its Pentacard
Product line to include its new Pentacard kpduo core films. kp has transferred the technological advantages of its existing loyalty-grade card films to Pentacard kpduo films for double-sided printing of mono-card applications.
Highly recyclable plastic
Researchers at I.B.M. and Stanford University said that they have discovered a new way to make plastics that can be continuously recycled or developed for novel uses in health care and microelectronics.
A new milestone in the history of polymer foams
Polyer foams are a success story for BASF. This story began in 1952 with the invention of Styropor (EPS: expandable polystyrene).
General Motors uses plastics from DuPont
General Motors’ use of DuPont Zytel PLUS nylon for its Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo powering Cadillac CTS vehicles captured the ‘Most Innovative Use of Plastics” Award in the Materials category from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division last night. The award-winning engine-appearance and acoustic cover is molded by Camoplast Polymer Solutions, Richmond, Quebec, Canada.
SPF films conference showcases materials and technology premieres, debates sustainability issues
Numerous new high performance polymers came under the spotlight at the SPF 2010 plastics films conference that took place in Dusseldorf in late October. They included latest metallocene-catalyzed polyethylenes from ExxonMobil and Ineos, high-stiffness terpolymers from Borealis, extensions to DuPont’s ionomer resin family and tie-layer resins based on new technology for multilayer films from LyondellBasell.
Cooperation between BASF and Ineos
Ineos and BASF to establish a new leading global styrenics company called Styrolution.
Interview with Christophe de Margerie, Total’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
We publish an interview with Christophe de Margerie, Total’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Total Petrochemicals is one of the world's leading petrochemicals companies, produces mainly polymers, which are used to make a host of plastic products that are indispensable to daily life in today’s world. to daily life in today’s world.
Moplen polypropylene improves life cycle performance of meat packaging
A newly designed meat packaging tray produced with a Moplen polypropylene (PP) grade from LyondellBasell has achieved a 23 percent reduction in carbon emissions and a 71 percent reduction in water usage during production compared to competitive plastics.
New GUR X 192 macropowder from Ticona expands porous plastic design possibilities for filtration
Ticona have announced at K 2010 the development of GUR X 192 Macropowder, a new porous plastic powder.
Summary after K 2010
Optimism after K 2010: strong impulses for further growth of the plastics and rubber industries: exceptionally strong willingness to invest among the over 220,000 trade visitors.
New clarifying agent from Milliken saves energy too, tests with Arburg
Processors using Millad NX8000 clarifying agent can reduce temperatures, cut cycle times.
BASF reveals strategy for styrenics divestment
German chemicals producer BASF is establishing a new business unit – Styrolution – that will integrate the bulk of its styrenics operations, which have been under review since 2007.
Vectra T. launched by Ticona
Ticona launches Vectra T. rex Liquid Crystal Polymer - first LCP Designed for extrusion and thermoforming.
Energy efficiency and resource conservation at K 2010
Energy efficiency and resource conservation wil be the central themes of the special review at K 2010. The event will be held in Düsseldorf from 27 October to 3 November. Every three years K is the biggest worldwide trade fair for the plastics industry.
SABIC Innovative Plastics boosts Ultem resin capacity by 35%
Launching a new chapter in the history of one of its most renowned materials, SABIC Innovative Plastics hast cut the ribbon at its new Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) resin production facility in Cartagena.
3B-the fibreglass company - a high-gloss reinforced Polyamide from Lati
3B-the fibreglass company with Lati, one of the most important EU compounders, have deliver a breakthrough in engineering thermoplastics for high aesthetic structural components.
Borealis launched BorLite
Borealis, the Austria-based provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, has launched its BorLite linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) range claiming to give flexible packaging converters a unique opportunity to gain a further competitive edge in efficiency, environmental and product performance.
MSV 2010 in Brno, Slovakia
For the third time in Brno, the »b2fair« entrepreneur’s match making event will be staged on the occasion of the 52nd International Engineering Fair MSV, i.e. September 14th and 15th, 2010.
Before the trade fair K 2010 in Düsseldorf
Preview K 2010 - Statement by Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President and CEO, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. K 2010 will be held from 27 October to 3 November 2010. This trade fair is the biggest worldwide event for plastics industry.
Effective cleaning with light
The titanium dioxide-based photocatalyst allows targeted degradation of pollutants into harmless substances, such as carbon dioxide and water.
Dow to test plastic waste as fuel source
Dow is set to run a one-day pilot test to determine if plastic waste can be used as fuel in its operations. The trial will take place before the end of the month at Dow’s headquarters in Midland, Mich.
Ashland provides Akulon Ultraflow for all-plastic viking ice skates
Weight reduction was a key driver for Viking, one of the world’s leading producers of ice skates. The latest generation of Viking ice skates is now completely made in plastic – except for the metal blade.
Materials shortages harming UK processors
Scarcities of some key polymers and associated raw material price increases are holding back sectors of the plastics processing industry
Distribution agreement between DSM and Resinex
DSM Engineering Plastics and Resinex sign distribution agreement to strengthen presence in Eastern European market.
New Carbon-Fiber-Filled Ultem
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Revolutionary New Carbon-Fiber-Filled Ultem* Resin is 50% Lighter, 40% Stronger vs. Aluminum for Aircraft Interior Parts
World Cup shirts made out of recykled bottles
Many of the world's top footballers, will be wearing shirts made of old plastic bottles at the World Cup in South Africa.
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ five new materials for aircraft interiors
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Five New Materials Help Aircraft Interiors Reach New Heights of Sustainability, Safety, Comfort and Cost Reduction
How to make a super light football shoe
Average football shoe is about 300 gram, see how to make one that is only 164 gram - the new Adidas F50 Adizero. Shoe companies are competing in innovations to provide the best high performance products - see how the production goes
Stanyl Fortii used in optical disk drives for computers
DSM Engineering Plastics and FCI plug in the highest performance in halogen free reflow soldering applications.
Lightest football boot ever
As World Cup fever begins, soccer’s World Player of the Year Leo Messi, together with Spanish player David Villa, helped Adidas launch the F50 adiZero – its lightest-ever football boot, at a speed-themed event at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.
Borealis presents step-change innovations at Plastpol 2010
Step-change advances for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors and food packaging markets are among the cutting-edge developments shown by Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, at Plastpol 2010.
Elastic Water could replace plastics
Japanese Scientists invented “elastic water”, paving the way for ecologically clean plastic materials