Addiplast Group: New range of Addibio Renew natural fibers and biopolymers
Addiplast Group expands its engineering plastics range with its Addibio Renew range of natural fibers and biopolymers.
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Innovative solutions for automotive, consumer goods and E&E
To maximize polymer performance in final products by mixing polymers with different properties was the goal of RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers.
Renewable raw materials for plastics production
Neste and Covestro are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw materials in plastics production.
Plastics industry - long way to recovery
It was expected that the lifting of the restrictions would not bring an immediate recovery. Moreover, in some cases, the relaxation and lifting of stay at home restrictions has led to a reduction in demand and associated production.
First all-plastic brake pedal for battery-electric sports car
Around 50 percent lighter than comparable steel design. High bending and torsional strength thanks to multi-axial fiber-layer structure in combination with high-stiffness tapes.
Double-shell, welded motorcycle tank
The motorcycle tanks of BMW Motorrad’s models F 900 R and F 900 XR are made from Durethan BC550Z 900116 DUSXBL.
Frederique van Baarle to head Lanxess’ High Performance Materials business unit
Frederique van Baarle will take over as head of the High Performance Materials business unit at specialty chemicals company Lanxess with effect from June 1, 2020.
FANUC supplies 3,500 robots to BMW group
The industrial robot manufacturer FANUC and the automotive group BMW AG have signed a framework agreement for the supply of 3,500 robots for new production lines and plants.
Plexiglas molding compounds enable pioneering light design
It is time for a new era in mobility. The cars of the future are electric, fully connected and CO2-neutral. Electric drives and autonomous driving are fundamentally changing the design of the cars of the future, and the same applies for lighting.
Novares to start manufacturing in Russia
Novares has opened its first site in Russia, in Togliatti, home to the AvtoVAZ factory that produces Lada cars.
Plastics playing key role in E&E and 5G networking
Plastics are a great enabler. They make many products better, lighter, more attractive, safer, quieter and more durable. In no sector is that truer than in electrical and electronics (E&E).
Tepex dynalite from Lanxess for innovative lightweight design project
The endless fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material Tepex dynalite from Lanxess has made a major contribution to the success of the FuPro project of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
