Metal substitution and recyclate grades in focus
New process and material developments for metal replacement and new materials with a high recycled content are the focal point of Lanxess’s presentation at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen.
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Henkel provides clear benefits for composite customers
Henkel provides clear benefits for composite customers with innovative solutions in structural bonding, mould release and high-performance resins. From October 27 to 29, these technologies will be in the focus at the Henkel booth at Composites Europe 2009 fair in Stuttgart. The aim is to demonstrate the advantages of the products and exchange experiences with experts.
New Tefabloc launched by CTS
European leading producer for window seals and global leader for automotive TPE-S sealing systems, CTS is launching the Tefabloc TP, Hybrid SBC-OBC, for refrigerator gaskets.
Evonik launches bio-based polyamide Vestamid Terra
Specialty chemicals supplier Evonik Industries has added a group of bio-based polyamides to its Vestamid family.
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ new bio-based composites
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ new bio-based composites give customers greatly expanded options for more impactful sustainable products.
Borealis at Plastpol 2009
Film innovations packed with converter and product benefits will take centre stage at the stand of Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, during Plastpol 2009 in Kielce, Poland.
Borealis increases black PE80 and PE100 supply efficiency for European pipe manufacturers
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, announces the start-up of additional capacity for black high density polyethylene (HDPE) for drinking water and gas pipes at its Schwechat facility in Austria.
Philips and DSM announce breakthrough sustainable solution for heat management
New DSM Stanyl thermally conductive materials replace aluminum housing in Philips Master LED MR16 retrofit lamp.
PlastIndia 2009 review
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.
Electrically conductive BASF plastic Ultraform with nanotubes being used by Bosch
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.
Solvay advanced polymers' family of Spire Ultra Polymers penetrates aerospace industry
Spire Ultra Polymers from Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, are making strong inroads in demanding aerospace applications such as hardware, fasteners, and mechanical components.
Continental using BASF’s Ultramid plastic in the latest control units for dual-clutch transmission
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.
