SABIC: Official opening of U.S.-based compounding operation
SABIC positioned to meet rising automotive OEM demand for PP in North America with official opening of U.S.-based compounding operation.
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Investment in fiber-reinforced composites
Lanxess currently is expanding its leading position in fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites for lightweight construction applications.
Polycarbonate-ABS blends for automotive exteriors
A new application of polycarbonate-ABS blends (PC+ABS) is premiering together with the new Mercedes SLK.
High-performance plastic Ultrason used in interior reflector
For the reflector used in an automotive interior lighting application, the international automotive supplier Delphi has recently started to employ a high-performance plastic from BASF.
SABIC to join automotive innovation joint venture Inpro
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced in Berlin few days ago that it has entered into an agreement to purchase an equity stake in INPRO, a joint venture dedicated to collaborative innovation in automotive production.
CO2 snow jet system cleans high-gloss plastic parts at VW
For about a year now, Volkswagen Plastics Technology has been using the CO2 snow jet technique developed by acp to clean interior components before painting.
Daimler and BASF develop electric vehicle
Daimler’s Smart car business and materials supplier BASF have previewed the Forvision electric drive concept car, ahead of the full press launch later this month at the IAA 2011 automotive industry fair in Frankfurt.
KTM E3W: An eco-friendly plastic bodied electric concept car
KTM PowerSports has recently disclosed an electric vehicle concept in collaboration with Austrian Institute of Technology and has named it KTM E3W.
SABIC’s Xenoy iQ resin helps Ford earn euro NCAP five-star rating
Xenoy iQ resin from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit – chosen by Ford for the pedestrian safety system of its 2011 C-MAX multipurpose vehicle (MPV) – has helped the automaker earn a five-star rating from the independent safety organization Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program).
Variotherm mold temperature control for smooth appearance
Ticona has accomplished the perfect replacement for coated components with Hostaform POM MetaLX with a high-quality metal effect as the required finish.
BASF intensifies R&D of innovative products for electromobility
Batteries are the key technology for the electromobility of the future. Over the next five years, BASF will be investing a three-digit million euro sum in researching, developing and the production of battery materials.
Bayer MaterialScience develops high-performance recyclate for bodywork parts
Bayer MaterialScience is offering a new “green” high-tech material blend of polycarbonate and polyethylene terephthalate (PC+PET) for horizontal automobile bodywork parts.
