DSM’s Arnitel Eco deliver "human touch" for consumer electronics
Arnitel© Eco thermoplastic copolyester from DSM has been used successfully in soft touch surfaces by a world leading manufacturer of consumer electronics.
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Ticona announces plants set LFRT production to support demand for lightweight thermoplastics
Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, announced its Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics (LFRT) business set new global production records in the third quarter 2012 that will enable it to support the increasing demand for this metal replacement material in innovative automotive, industrial, electrical and electronic, and consumer applications.
Teknor Apex introduces new range of engineering thermoplastics
Teknor Apex introduces a ‘broader and more globalized’ range of engineering thermoplastics to the European marketplace.
India’s first plastic fender
Advanced thermoplastic technology from SABIC enables Mahindra & Mahindra to launch India’s first plastic fender.
Kraiburg TPE Compounds in Leica Cameras
Kraiburg TPE compounds ensure a steady hand for sharp, clear pictures. Precisely dimensioned TPE mats serve as reinforcement material for the grips of the Leica S2 camera and the Ultravid binocular series.
ExxonMobil Chemical's new Santoprene TPV
ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced Santoprene 121-XXM200 TPV high flow thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) grades for automotive parts requiring improved appearance and easier processing, such as glass encapsulated weatherseals for quarter lights and side fixed glass applications.
Solvay's Radel PPSU replaces Acetal
LinkTech Quick Couplings, a leading global supplier of quick couplings and valves based in Ventura, Calif., has expanded its product line, offering a new quick coupling made of Radel polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, for surgical sterilization units.
SABIC reinforces portfolio of thermoplastics for healthcare
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) will be at Pharmapack Europe (Paris, February 15-16), the annual European Healthcare event, with a wide range of polyolefins and engineering thermoplastics developed specifically for the global healthcare industry.
Link-Tech's new PolyBrass ball valve uses
Link-Tech Co., Ltd., Tianjin, China, a component manufacturer for plumbing and heating systems, has developed the industry’s first modular ball valve which features several thermoplastic components including the ball, the ball valve housing, and several connector components.
Monprene compounds from Teknor Apex
Monprene compounds from Teknor Apex retain valuable mechanical properties while eliminating handling problems of standard TPEs with wet surfaces.
API Spa invests in innovative machinery and research
API Spa, Italy’s leading producer of thermoplastic compounds (TPE, TPU and Bioplastics), is in the process of making significant investments in production machinery and R&D infrastructure.
‘Green’ Arnitel® Eco helps end-users reduce their carbon footprint.
Arnitel® Eco is an innovative thermoplastic elastomer partially made from rapeseed oil. This revolutionary material from DSM Engineering Plastics (DSM) helps end-users reduce their carbon footprint. Innovation and environmental performance has been noticed and the Frost & Sullivan Green Excellence in Product Innovation Award was granted.