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Wacker to raise prices for silicones globally
Wacker is to raise prices for its entire silicones product range. The price increases vary between 10 and 20 percent and will be effective for material shipped from April onwards, as customer contracts allow.
Polyglass chooses Amut to increase production capacity for TPO membranes
Polyglass S.p.A has chosen Amut as a strategic partner to increase its production capacity for TPO membranes.
Safely packed and well prepared
Primary packaging for solid and liquid drugs, as well as many other products, will benefit from the latest addition to the Thermolast M series
Evonik and HP develop 3D-printable thermoplastic elastomer
Evonik and HP’s new co-branded* elastomer is a flexible high-performance specialty powder based on a thermoplastic amide grade (TPA) for 3D printing.
Kraiburg TPE and Nextis partner on flexible USB socket protection cover
In close collaboration with Kraiburg TPE, medical components specialist Nextis (France) has developed an articulated cover designed to protect the USB port on respiratory devices against dust and splash water entry.
Engel and Hack Formenbau together against Covid-19
The demand for test swabs for nasal and throat swab tests will continue to grow strongly due to Covid 19. Injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel Austria and Hack Formenbau are jointly committed to ensuring the global supply of test swabs.
Huntsman’s TPU elastomers helping in the frontline fight against COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Huntsman has been producing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers for manufacturers of essential medical personal protective equipment (PPE) around the world.
Arburg manufactures high-tech masks
After Arburg started producing protective glasses on Allrounder injection moulding machines at its headquarters in Lossburg (Germany) in mid-April, the mechanical engineering company has now launched an additional project to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Halogen-free grade FR8101 enhances safety of low voltage cables
Halogen-free grade FR8101 enhances safety of low voltage cables used in highly demanding environments
TPEs with food contact approval
From toothbrushes to teething rings – many manufacturers of products for dental and oral hygiene are today specifying materials that have been approved for food contact in order to also ensure that they are highly non-irritant for skin and oral applications.
Kraiburg TPE is supplying a skin-friendly thermoplastic elastomer for an innovative Protos headset
The Austria-based company Pfanner Schutzbekleidung GmbH is having the headband for its Protos Headset Integral manufactured by injection molding of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from Kraiburg TPE. The material provides excellent processability and ensures high wearing comfort.
