PlastIndia 2009, the 7th International Plastics Exhibition & Conference organized by PlastIndia Foundation, the apex body representing India's plastics industry has witnessed a thumping success: un-precedented in the annals of PlastIndia Exhibition & Conference. The World's 2nd largest exhibition and conference brought together the who's who of the plastics industry on one platform resulting into exchange of expertise, technology know how, and innovations.
As a first, BASF is launching a plastic containing carbon nanotubes (CNT) onto the market. This material is Ultraform N2320 C, a polyoxymethylene (POM, also: polyacetal) that, thanks to the novel additives, acquires a high level of electric conductivity without much of a decrease in toughness.
Spire Ultra Polymers from Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, are making strong inroads in demanding aerospace applications such as hardware, fasteners, and mechanical components.
Dual-clutch transmissions are among the most innovative automatic transmissions. And the same applies to their control units, which have been systematically improved by Continental over the last five years since they were first used at Volkswagen. Now the next generation of this complex family of components is being serially employed by numerous car manufacturers.
Bayer MaterialScience supplies new sheets made of the flame-retardant Bayblend.
Rhodia and Inoplast break new ground by creating the first polyamide reinforcement beam for truck radiator grilles.
DSM Engineering Plastics has announced that Akulon PA6 resin has been selected by various OEMs and Tiers for various applications and feasibility studies for oil sumps and oil pans use in under-the-hood. Currently various engine and road tests are ongoing. Final design validation of Akulon PA6 in the oil sumps and oil pans is expected for the end of 2009.
Iwis antriebssysteme GmbH & Co.KG will launch its new FLEXON hinged-slat chains and MatTop chains made of DuPont Delrin acetal resin at Motion, Drive & Automation.
The plant-derived DuPont Zytel 610 nylon resin that debuts on DENSO Corp.’s new automotive radiator end tank illustrates the benefits of close collaboration throughout the value chain and marks the first use of DuPont renewably sourced plastic in mechanical components exposed to the hot, chemically aggressive underhood environment.
Pads made of Sekisui Alveo polyolefin foam provide costefficient comfort in vehicle interiors.
3D Backlight of “ix-onic” concept highlights newest Hyundai and SABIC Innovative Plastics collaboration on Polycarbonate Glazing Technology.
Ford has selected Arnitel TPC from DSM Engineering Plastics for the production of vacuum brake tubes for its recently launched new Ford Fiesta.
