TPE on the trail of crack in concrete buildings
TPE and its role to detect crack in concrete buidlings is the subject of the work of researchers at the American Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and German University of Potsdam.
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SABIC launches Extem UH
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ newest Extem UH resin meets hottest trends for higher continuous use temperatures and greater design freedom.
FRX Polymers and Polynew are top winners of Spe Environmental Division’s ‘Clean Technology’ Awards
A technology developed by FRX Polymers, Inc. for producing engineering thermoplastics that are inherently flame retardant and environmentally friendly has received the first-place award in the Clean Technology Business Forum and Competition, it was announced today by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).
Agreement between PolyOne and Zyvex Performance Materials
PolyOne and Zyvex Performance Materials announce agreement to develop carbon-nanotube thermoplastic composites.
New polyacetal from DuPont
DuPont Delrin 300CP optimises impact performance, flow and cost-efficiency.
A. Schulman introduces new tpe soft-touch injection molding and slush products in Europe
A. Schulman announced the European launch of two new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products for automotive applications – Invision VX EP ultra high-flow TPE, and Invision SLX slush TPE.
New DuPont Crastin PBT grades cut costs with super-fast moulding cycles
Moulders can cut cycle time for PBT parts up to 30 percent with new super-fast grades of DuPont Crastin PBT thermoplastic polyester. Designated Crastin SF, the new resins come in non-reinforced form and in reinforced versions with 15 or 30 percent glass fibre.
Teknor Apex licenses innovative starch-blend technology from Cerestech for producing bioplastics
Teknor Apex Company has signed a licensing agreement with Cerestech Inc. on a unique method for blending relatively low-cost thermoplastic starch (TPS) with synthetic polymers or other bioplastics while retaining high levels of key performance properties, the companies announced jointly today.
DuPont Delrin 300CP: new engineering thermoplastic
The launch of DuPont Delrin 300CP marks the development of a new polyacetal (polyoxymethylene, POM) offering a distinct combination of properties. The engineering thermoplastic combines high impact resistance, even at low temperatures, with high stiffness, strength and elongation at yield - yet it is particularly efficient during processing, thanks to its relatively low melt viscosity.
A. Schulman expands TPO sheet offering with two new invision products
A. Schulman Invision has expanded its thermoplastic olefin (TPO) sheet business with the introduction of two products from its Invision line to support thermoformed applications.
A. Schulman launched two new thermoplastic elastomer products
A. Schulman announced the European launch of two new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products for automotive applications - Invision VX EP ultra high-flow TPE, and Invision SLX slush TPE.
SABIC introduces lightweight, high-performance thermoplastic composites for automotive applications
SABIC demonstrates its leadership in innovative, lightweight composites for automotive industry.
