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 SPE  ACCE Teams  with Missouri University for survey on sustainability initiatives in composites industry

SPE ACCE Teams with Missouri University for survey on sustainability initiatives in composites industry

The organizing committee for the SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE) announced that it has teamed with Missouri University of Science & Technology (Rolla, Mo.) to develop an online survey to query members of industry, academia, research groups, media, and government organizations globally about the importance of sustainability in the field of polymer composites.

Ticona Vectra LCP plays key role in 3-D MID flow sensor

Ticona Vectra LCP plays key role in 3-D MID flow sensor

2E mechatronic GmbH & Co. KG of Germany has designed a 3-D molded interconnect device (MID) flow sensor for air conditioning systems that uses Vectra E840i LDS, a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) specially developed by Ticona for electronic circuits on 3-D injection moldings produced with a Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) process.

Superabsorbents Made in Krefeld– a quarter century of success

Superabsorbents Made in Krefeld– a quarter century of success

Fewer sleepless nights for millions of children and their parents, fewer tears, and more convenience – these are the "dry facts" achieved by a special chemical product: superabsorbent polymers, the technological secret behind the worldwide success of disposable diapers.

EU researchers develop new type of polymer battery

EU researchers develop new type of polymer battery

A European Union (EU)- funded research project will this month start developing a prototype polymer-zinc car battery, significantly lighter, safer and more environment-friendly than existing batteries.

DuPont Vespel SCP-5009

DuPont Vespel SCP-5009

DuPont has raised the performance of engineering polymers to a new level with the global launch of DuPont Vespel SCP-5009 polyimide shapes.

Polymers in the photovoltaics industry

Polymers in the photovoltaics industry

The solar power industry is continuing to grow exponentially worldwide and a total 16,000 MW of PV systems were installed globally in 2010, up from 7,200 MW in 2009. This expansion is expected to continue into 2011 according to Kerry Setterthwaite, Senior Consultant at Applied Market Information (AMI).

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