Invista introduces Torzen resin
Invista, the world’s largest producer of polyamide 6.6 polymer, introduces Torzen resin, its premium polyamide brand for engineering polymers.
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Durethan polyamide 6 grade meets European “Hazard Level 3” specifications
Lanxess has created new type of polyamide 6
DuPont increases DuPont Zytel HTN polymer and compounding capacity in China
DuPont Performance Polymers announced it will increase capacity of fast-growing DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide by building a polymerization facility at its Sakra, Singapore, site and through investment in manufacturing equipment at its Shenzhen, China, site.
BASF launched new Ultramid B High Speed grades (PA 6)
In extensive simulation studies, BASF has now demonstrated that the new Ultramid B High Speed grades (PA 6) make it possible to achieve weight savings of up to 25% when designing plastic parts.
Invista invests in China
Invista to build new Nylon 6,6 intermediates and polymer plant in China.
SABIC Innovative Plastics has introduced LNP Thermocomp
SABIC Innovative Plastics has introduced LNP Thermocomp PX07444, a polyamide (PA) 6 thermoplastic compound that is reinforced with up to 20% curauá fibre.
DSM Engineering Plastics introduces green packaging solutions
DSM Engineering Plastics, one of the world's leading suppliers of engineering thermoplastics, has introduced a number of innovative Eco packaging solutions that anticipate and proactively address market demands.
Hot air: metal replacement very close to the engine
BASF launched new type of polyamide.
DSM Engineering Plastics extends Diablo family
Following the successful introduction in 2007 of Stanyl Diablo OCD2100, a high performance grade of Stanyl for under-the-bonnet (UTB) applications, DSM has introduced new Diablo high heat resins: Stanyl Diablo OCD2300 and Akulon Diablo injection and blow molding grades.
New Mono-material PA6 solution enables thin-wall molding for lower system costs
Akulon fuel lock from Dsm Engineering Plastics promotes cleaner air by minimizing evaporative emissions from fuel tanks.
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.
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.
Rhodia's new halogen-free range of flame retarded Technyl
Rhodia is announcing a new halogen-free range of flame retarded Technyl polyamides, dedicated to highly-demanding photovoltaic (PV) component applications.
Energy savings with unfilled TechnylStar
Rhodia is extending its TechnylStar high-flow polyamide 66 technology to a new generation of unfilled grades that demonstrate unmet performance in terms of energy consumption reduction.
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.
First polyamide off-highway oil pan
The four largest polyamide oil pans that have gone into production to date are made of Ultramid A3HG7 Q17 (PA 66) from BASF and in what is called off-highway service.
Rhodia creates polyamide recycling channel
Rhodia and its partners create a polyamide recycling channel for end-of-life vehicles.
Lightweight, low-profile carbon-reinforced polyamide goggles
Lightweight, low-profile carbon-reinforced polyamide goggles provide enhanced swimming dynamics for competitive athletes.
Evonik launches bio-based polyamide Vestamid Terra
Specialty chemicals supplier Evonik Industries has added a group of bio-based polyamides to its Vestamid family.
Rhodia and Inoplast have created the first polyamide reinforcement beam
Rhodia and Inoplast break new ground by creating the first polyamide reinforcement beam for truck radiator grilles.