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Innovations
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Making sustainable polymers from fragrant molecules
A way of making organic polymers from the fragrant molecules in conifers and fruit trees has been developed by scientists at the University of Birmingham.
K 2019 - New products from plastic waste
BASF customers showcase prototypes made from chemically recycled material.
Asahi Kasei develops the world’s first polyamide foam
Asahi Kasei develops the world’s first polyamide foam - Perfect for noise reduc-tion and lightweight applications in the automotive industry.
thyssenkrupp presents artificial intelligence ''alfred''
thyssenkrupp Materials Services continues to drive digital transformation: since early 2019 an artificial intelligence solution (AI) has been integrated into the processes of the largest materials distribution and service provider in the Western world.
Commercial-scale production of bio-based plastic from renewable materials
This collaboration marks the first time bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene were produced simultaneously at commercial scale.
Lanxess Adiprene LF technology enables injection molding of cast PU elastomers
Adiprene C930, a unique Low Free MDI based cast urethane from specialty chemicals company LANXESS, has just proven as an appropriate material for being processed via injection molding.
Engel's e-connect thousandfold in use
Engel celebrates the 1000th user of its new customer portal e-connect.
Improved time-to-market for smart automation
Baumüller Austria presents intelligent drive and automation solutions at Smart Automation 2019 in Linz, Austria
Ampacet Safari White PET masterbatch protects dairy products from photodegradation
Ampacet has introduced Safari White PET masterbatch 7100177-E, designed to protect packaged dairy products from photodegradation by imparting a high level of opacity while dramatically reducing mineral loading.
Cost-effective alternatives to polyamide 66
Lanxess is expanding the new polyamide 6 Durethan P product range with the addition of two highly reinforced material variants that can be used, among other things, as an economical alternative to polyamide 66 materials.
BASF opens innovative research center for catalysts and processes
BASF today officially opened a pioneering research center at the heart of the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, close to the famous Ammonia Lab.
