Focus on hybrid molding plus IMD technology
Live demonstration at Bond-Laminates stand. Cost-effective mass production of thin-walled, decorated lightweight components made from thermoplastic composites. One-shot process combines three steps.
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Hexpol TPE announce expansion in North America
Hexpol TPE has announced further expansion to their global capabilities with the start-up of TPE production and product development in North America.
SABIC expands its portfolio of foamable polymers
SABIC is expanding its portfolio to include more polyolefins and engineering thermoplastics.
HEXPOL TPE promote the feel-good factor at K 2016
At K 2016 HEXPOL TPE will launch a range of new Thermoplastic Elastomer materials with enhanced haptics and touch properties.
Ultra-lightweight solution in the solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse
Inflatable seat cushions with Covestro films boost comfort of aircraft seats.
Huntsman to attend K 2016 in October
Expanded elastomer, pigments and additives offering will take center stage at Huntsman stands - including new product developments.
Composite material for leather goods industry with Huntsman's TPU
Italian company Forestali has developed an innovative composite material for the leather goods industry using a special grade of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
Snow chains with thermoplastic polyurethane from BASF
French textile and rubber company Joubert Productions, Ambert, is for the first time putting on the market snow chains whose chain links are made entirely from plastic.
PolyOne acquires certain TPE assets from Kraton
PolyOne Corporation announced it has acquired certain technologies and assets from Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.
New compunds for medical tubing
At MD&M West Teknor Apex will feature Apex Flexible PVC Compounds with non-DEHP Plasticizers, a Medalist TPE for Solvent Bonding, and a Rigid PVC for Connectors.
FiberForm procedure at Fakuma 2015
KraussMaffei has developed FiberForm, a procedure for processing fiber-reinforced plastics with a thermoplastic matrix that is ready for large series production.
BASF at the A+A 2015 in Düsseldorf
This year BASF is presenting its new polyurethane and thermoplastic polyurethane portfolio for work and safety shoes at the A+A 2015.
