Potential of third generation biorefineries
Novamont CEO underlines the potential of third generation biorefineries added value products.
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Ford Battery Pack and Citroën Rear Quarter Window with SABIC Materials
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today commended Ford Motor Company and PSA Peugeot Citroën Group for innovative use of the supplier’s thermoplastic materials in two separate applications, which were recently named finalists in the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers’ (SPE's) 42nd-annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition.
Packaging solutions for the fast-growing Asian pharma industry
Gerresheimer presents new solutions for the fast-growing pharmaceutical industry in Asia. The comprehensive range of products extends from simple pharmaceutical vials to complex drug delivery systems.
Basotect insulates Russian passenger helicopter
Hearing protection is no longer needed thanks to Basotect, the open-celled melamine foam from BASF: Passengers can leave hearing protection behind when boarding a luxurious version of the Russian Mi 8 helicopter. The helicopter, which is over 25 meters long and is used for passenger transport, has been equipped with an improved sound insulation system and is currently ready for flight.
Polyshot Offers Vacuum Brazing Services for Production of Conformal Cooling Systems
Polyshot Corp. has introduced its vacuum brazing technology to moldmakers for fusing of multi-component mold cores and cavity assemblies for cost-reducing conformal cooling systems. As a leading manufacturer of hot-runner systems, Polyshot has successfully translated its fusion technology for hot runners to injection molders who seek the advantages of conformal cooling.
Product innovation Corema
Erema's new system brings together for the first time all the benefits of recycling and compounding in a single processing step.
Pipes with multifunctional layers
KraussMaffei Berstorff is the best equipped for the big trends in pipe extrusion for even more flexibility and maximized complexity. The company offers multifaceted systems for manufacturing multi-layered pipes with multifunctional layers.
New techniques stretch carbon nanotubes, make stronger composites
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed new techniques for stretching carbon nanotubes (CNT) and using them to create carbon composites that can be used as stronger, lighter materials in everything from airplanes to bicycles.
SABIC Helps GRAMMER Lead Rail Industry with New Railway Seating Solution
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing GRAMMER Railway Interior GmbH’s tough, new seat back shells and side panels for first-class railcars that comply with Europe’s upcoming CEN/TS 45545 harmonized standard for fire safety.
Sabic’s First Thermoplastic for Rail Seat Backs and Covers that Meet Highest Hazard Level of New Fire Safety Standard
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics announced new LEXAN FST3403 (flame-smoke-toxicity) polycarbonate (PC) copolymer, the first thermoplastic solution for rail seating applications to meet the strictest fire safety requirements under the CEN/TS 45545 standard.
DSM's Akulon Fuel Lock enables ICO Polymers' new solution for rotomoulding monolayer tanks
Akulon Fuel Lock, an innovative-polyamide 6 technology developed by DSM, forms the basis of a new solution for rotomoulding monolayer tanks, developed by ICO Polymers, a subsidiary of A. Schulman, Inc. and a leading producer of rotational molding polymers.
EREMA and its brand new product
EREMA's new system brings together for the first time all the benefits of recycling and compounding in a single processing step.
