New Nanofiber Testing Device Provides Novel Service to Nanofiber Industry
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a novel testing device for conducting pre-production testing of a single nanofiber to better understand the physical properties and applications. Nanofiber - September 30, 2008
Amphenol Chooses Victrex® Peek™ Polymer For New High Performance Clamps
When Amphenol wanted to develop a high performance wiring, cable, and hydraulic tubing clamp that would replace and outperform traditional P-clamps and Saddle clamps, it chose VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer because of its superior strength and ability to reduce overall weight. Victrex - September 29, 2008
Jomar’s M-175 Is World’s Largest Injection Blow Molding Machine
Jomar Corporation has developed the world’s largest injection blow molding machine that ironically has as its emphasis, space, energy, and maintenance savings. Jomar Corporation - September 25, 2008
Inteva and A. Schulman Sign Licensing Agreement to Produce Custom TPE Blend
Inteva Products, LLC and A. Schulman, Inc. announced today a licensing agreement to provide automotive manufacturers with an industry-leading technology for use in the interior manufacturing process. A. Schulman, Inc. - September 25, 2008
Dyna-Purge® Announces New & Improved Dyna-Purge® SF Engineered Purging Compound
The Dyna-Purge® Division of Shuman Plastics, Inc., has introduced the company's latest technology breakthrough -- New & Improved Dyna-Purge® SF engineered purging compound for use in a broad range of extrusion applications. Dyna-Purge - September 22, 2008
DSM Doubles Stanyl® Capacity With Opening of New Plant in Geleen NL
Royal DSM N.V. company headquartered in The Netherlands, today announces that the second polymerization plant for Stanyl® polyamide 46 on the Chemelot site in Geleen (Netherlands) has opened. DSM - September 17, 2008
Beaumont Technologies Offers New Pro-Series of Plastics Training Seminars
Beaumont Technologies, Inc. has revised their training seminars to include: PlasticsPro – From Pellets to Parts, and FillPro – Diagnosing Filling and Part Quality Variations. Beaumont Technologies, Inc. - September 15, 2008
Versatile Solutions for High-Temperature Applications
Bayer MaterialScience LLC recently introduced its proven family of Blendur® polyurethane resin systems to the North American market at the COMPOSITESWORLD Expo. Bayer MaterialScience - September 11, 2008
LyondellBasell to Showcase at the XIV Plastics Pipes Conference
LyondellBasell Industries will feature its world-class polyolefins technology, production and marketing offerings used in pipe solutions at the XIV Plastics Pipes Conference in Budapest, September 22-24, 2008. LyondellBasell - September 10, 2008
Victrex APTIV™ Film Meets Stringent FAA Flame Requirements for Aircraft Insulation Systems
To meet the new FAA fuselage “burn-through” barrier requirement for all new aircraft manufactured after September 1, 2009, commercial aircraft producers and insulation manufacturers are actively developing new lightweight thermal acoustic blanket insulation systems constructed with APTIV™ PEEK-based covering film. Victrex - September 8, 2008
PURAC-Sulzer Develop New Polymerization Technology for PLA
CSM nv subsidiary PURAC and Sulzer Chemtech have jointly developed a new cost effective polymerization process to produce high quality Poly-Lactic Acid. PURAC-Sulzer - September 8, 2008
LyondellBasell Launches New HDPE Resins with Improved Resistance to Bio-Diesel Fuels
LyondellBasell Industries has commercialized a family of newly patented Lupolen high density polyethylene resins that offer improved resistance to bio-diesel and may therefore be of interest to manufacturers of automotive plastic fuel tanks. Lyondellbasell - September 3, 2008
DSM Engineering Plastics Increases Stanyl® & Arnitel® Pricing
DSM Engineering Plastics will increase prices in North America for the Stanyl and Arnitel product families. This increase will take effect as of September 19, 2008. DSM - September 3, 2008