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Polyurethane and silicone sealing for lighting by Rampf

Polyurethane and silicone sealing for lighting by Rampf

Rampf Group presents two‑component polyurethane and silicone sealing materials alongside automated mixing and dispensing systems for lighting applications, citing IP67 sealing performance and cycle‑time reductions of up to 50 percent with FlexSpeed.

Evonik doubles long-chain polyamides capacity in Asia

Evonik doubles long-chain polyamides capacity in Asia

Evonik has completed trial production at a second polyamides reactor in Shanghai, a step that will double the company’s long-chain polyamides capacity in Asia. The project expands local output of AABB polyamides and PEBA elastomers for automotive and consumer applications.

Kraiburg TPE launches TPE series for fatty food contact

Kraiburg TPE launches TPE series for fatty food contact

Kraiburg TPE has introduced the FC/CM3/AD1 TPE series designed for direct contact with fatty foods. The compounds meet EU 10/2011 and US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements and adhere to a range of polar thermoplastics.

Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

Syensqo has expanded its non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio with new grades rated for continuous operation up to 320°C. The materials target high-purity, high-temperature vacuum service in semiconductor sealing, with variants now available for sampling, trial and commercial use.Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to run three LSR cells at K 2025

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to run three LSR cells at K 2025

At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate coordinated electric LSR processing across three IntElect 130t cells with partners including Nexus, Kracht, Rico, Momentive, Wacker and Shin-Etsu, featuring standardised machine kits, OPC UA data linkage and automated automotive and medical applications.

Rubber Street returns to K 2025 with record 19 exhibitors

Rubber Street returns to K 2025 with record 19 exhibitors

Rubber Street will return to Hall 6 at K 2025, jointly organised by wdk and Messe Düsseldorf. The 500 m2 special area is fully booked with a record 19 exhibitors covering the elastomer and TPE value chain, and will feature reusable flooring made from recycled tyre rubber.

At K 2025, Sigma unveils Sigmasoft 6.2 and new features

At K 2025, Sigma unveils Sigmasoft 6.2 and new features

Sigma Engineering will present Sigmasoft Virtual Molding 6.2 at K 2025. The release delivers up to four times faster simulations, improved result quality and usability, plus the debuts of Sigmaecon and Sigma Rubber Designer.

Wacker begins serial production of flexible sensor laminates

Wacker begins serial production of flexible sensor laminates

Wacker has started serial production of Nexipal Sense silicone sensor laminates and will debut the prefabricated components at K 2025. The automated roll-to-roll process integrates digitally printed electrodes and in-line AI inspection.