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Durethan polyamide 6 grade meets European “Hazard Level 3” specifications

Lanxess has created new type of polyamide 6

2011-06-28 polyamide (PA)

DuPont increases DuPont Zytel HTN polymer and compounding capacity in China

DuPont Performance Polymers announced it will increase capacity of fast-growing DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide by building a polymerization facility at its Sakra, Singapore, site and through investment in manufacturing equipment at its Shenzhen, China, site.

2011-05-31 plastics

BASF launched new Ultramid B High Speed grades (PA 6)

In extensive simulation studies, BASF has now demonstrated that the new Ultramid B High Speed grades (PA 6) make it possible to achieve weight savings of up to 25% when designing plastic parts.

2011-04-11 polyamide (PA)

Invista invests in China

Invista to build new Nylon 6,6 intermediates and polymer plant in China.

2011-03-07 investments

SABIC Innovative Plastics has introduced LNP Thermocomp

SABIC Innovative Plastics has introduced LNP Thermocomp PX07444, a polyamide (PA) 6 thermoplastic compound that is reinforced with up to 20% curauá fibre.

2011-03-01 polyamide (PA)

DSM Engineering Plastics introduces green packaging solutions

DSM Engineering Plastics, one of the world's leading suppliers of engineering thermoplastics, has introduced a number of innovative Eco packaging solutions that anticipate and proactively address market demands.

2011-02-21 plastics

Hot air: metal replacement very close to the engine

BASF launched new type of polyamide.

2011-01-17 polyamide (PA)

DSM Engineering Plastics extends Diablo family

Following the successful introduction in 2007 of Stanyl Diablo OCD2100, a high performance grade of Stanyl for under-the-bonnet (UTB) applications, DSM has introduced new Diablo high heat resins: Stanyl Diablo OCD2300 and Akulon Diablo injection and blow molding grades.

2011-01-07 engineering plastics

New Mono-material PA6 solution enables thin-wall molding for lower system costs

Akulon fuel lock from Dsm Engineering Plastics promotes cleaner air by minimizing evaporative emissions from fuel tanks.

2010-12-17 automotive

New powders to challenge the limits of plastics parts manufacturing

Rhodia is announcing the upcoming launch of polyamide (PA) powders for rapid prototyping and small series manufacturing by selective laser sintering (SLS). This is the first time that PA 6 powders are offered for direct part fabrication by SLS. The range will be extended to include PA 66 powders in the coming months.

2010-12-13 rapid prototyping

General Motors uses plastics from DuPont

General Motors’ use of DuPont Zytel PLUS nylon for its Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo powering Cadillac CTS vehicles captured the ‘Most Innovative Use of Plastics” Award in the Materials category from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division last night. The award-winning engine-appearance and acoustic cover is molded by Camoplast Polymer Solutions, Richmond, Quebec, Canada.

2010-12-03 polyamide (PA)

Rhodia's new halogen-free range of flame retarded Technyl

Rhodia is announcing a new halogen-free range of flame retarded Technyl polyamides, dedicated to highly-demanding photovoltaic (PV) component applications.

2010-11-29 engineering plastics