Appliances - News

Mar 19, 2010 - High-Temp, Ultra-Tough Ultem FR Resin from SABIC Helps Launch New ActiFry® Low-Fat Deep Fryer

SABIC Innovative Plastics' Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) resin turned up the heat to support the successful U.S. launch of Groupe SEB®'s T-fal® ActiFry® low-fat deep fryer. The material offers regulatory compliance as well as color customization, excellent high-temperature resistance and the freedom to integrate parts for system cost reduction.
Mar 15, 2010 - Electroactive Polymers for Consumer Electronics

Bayer MaterialScience LLC has acquired Artificial Muscle, Inc. (AMI) of Sunnyvale, California. AMI is a pioneer and leader in the field of electroactive polymers for the consumer electronics industry and their polymers are used in the development, design and manufacture of actuators and sensing components.
Mar 11, 2010 - BioSolar Plans to Expand the Line of BioBacksheets for Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing in Various Grades

BioSolar, Inc., developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar modules, announced plans for an extended line of BioBacksheets used to protect PV modules compatible with conventional c-Si PV modules.
Mar 11, 2010 - LIMO Beam Shaping Systems Boost the Efficiency of Plastics Welding Processes

LIMO beam shaping systems boost the efficiency of plastics welding processes significantly. Conventional quasi-simultaneous welding with scanner can be replaced by a fully simultaneous welding process. A Tier 1 parts manufacturer in the automotive industry already uses this beam shaping system successfully for the production of fuel supply systems.
Mar 10, 2010 - MIT Scientists Transform Polyethylene into a Heat-conducting Material

An MIT team has found a way to transform the most widely used polymer, polyethylene, into a material that conducts heat just as well as most metals, yet remains an electrical insulator. The new process causes the polymer to conduct heat very efficiently in just one direction, unlike metals, which conduct equally well in all directions.
Mar 08, 2010 - Kuraray Plastics Introduces New Flameproof Duct

Kuraray Plastics Co., Ltd. has developed the industry's first flameproof duct to not incorporate glass wool. The new duct will add a high degree of fire resistance to existing super flame-resistant ducts used in building air conditioning systems. The new duct features a unique design and is more efficient to install owing to its easy-cut propensity.
Mar 05, 2010 - Konarka Announces Business Collaboration and Strategic Investment with Konica Minolta

Konarka Technologies, Inc., an innovator in development and commercialization of Konarka Power Plastic®, a material that converts light to energy, announced that the company has signed a comprehensive R&D collaboration and strategic investment agreement with Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. for the joint development and distribution of organic thin-film photovoltaics.
Mar 04, 2010 - SABIC to Showcase Commitment to Mexican Market at Plastimagen Mexico with Advanced High-End Materials

SABIC Innovative Plastics will exhibit a broad range of high-performance and sustainable products for the Mexican market for industries ranging from automotive, appliances, and building and construction to aerospace, electrical, transportation, and emerging sectors at Plastimagen Mexico 2010 in Mexico City, March 23-26.
Mar 01, 2010 - First Commercial Application of Baytubes® Carbon Nanotubes in Japan

Aqueous suspensions of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) containing individual tubes offer interesting perspectives for a number of new applications. An interesting development using multifilament yarns is a new fabric heater made by weaving CNTEC® conductive yarns from Kuraray Living Co., Ltd. It generates heat homogeneously all over the surface because of its outstanding conductivity.
Mar 01, 2010 - Johns Manville Announces Supply Agreement with SolarFrameWorks to Provide Crystalline Solar Panel Solutions

Johns Manville (JM), a leading manufacturer of an extensive line of energy-efficient building products, announced that it has reached an agreement with SolarFrameWorks for them to supply its proprietary Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) CoolPly™ solar roofing components to JM. CoolPly™ is available in both thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Mar 01, 2010 - USM Produces New Composite from Polystyrene

Polystyrene is regarded as one of the materials that is hazardous to the environment. Universiti Sains Malaysia has started efforts to make polystyrene beneficial to society. By adding a solvent and a chemical to turn it into glue, it has the capacity to combine with empty oil palm fruit bunches to make fibres for the furniture industry.
Feb 25, 2010 - CRSP Funds 10 New Advanced Solar Research Projects, Announces First Sponsored Research Program Project with Konarka Technologies

The Center for Revolutionary Solar Photoconversion (CRSP) has funded 10 advanced solar research projects totaling $800,000 - its second round of Shared Research Program funding. Separately, CRSP also has launched its first Sponsored Research Program effort - a project between Konarka Technologies and Colorado State University (CSU).
Feb 24, 2010 - A. Schulman Introduces Invision® 3570 Enhanced Polyolefin Resins for High-Gloss Applications and Impact Resistance

A. Schulman, Inc. has introduced Invision® 3570 enhanced polyolefin resin for high-gloss sheet and thermoforming applications. The resin is a high-clarity, high-gloss, non-stress whitening olefin capstock material, which can be directly co-extruded onto polyethylene resins, such as high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE).
Feb 24, 2010 - Saflex® Introduces Embossed Solar Encapsulant for Photovoltaic Market

Saflex, a business unit of Solutia Inc., announced the launch of a new encapsulant designed specifically to improve solar panel throughput and processing costs for solar module manufacturers that use the vacuum encapsulation process. The product, Saflex® PG41, is a new thin gauge encapsulant that utilizes embossing technology.
Feb 18, 2010 - Snifty Scented Pen Line Debuts at 2010 Toy Fair

SNIFTY®, a maker of scented consumer products, unveiled its latest retail line of limited edition scented pens at the recently concluded 2010 American International Toy Fair in New York. The American-made line of scented pens features Auracell®, an eco-friendly plastic that encapsulates long lasting scent.
Feb 17, 2010 - Advanced Light Diffusion Technology from Bayer Hides LED Hot Spots, Transmits Higher Levels of Light

Designers will enjoy greater creative possibilities with the new advanced light diffusion technology developed by Bayer MaterialScience LLC. Using this technology, designers have nearly limitless freedom for their light diffuser packages, with the bonus of a broad palette of colors to customize the application.
Feb 09, 2010 - Ticona Adds New High-Flow Fortron® PPS To Portfolio of Polymers For Use In Appliance And Industrial Applications

Ticona announced the commercial availability of Fortron® 6162A7, a mineral / glass-filled polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) with exceptional high flow properties for appliance, industrial and electrical / electronics customers that need high-temperature resistant, thin-wall components. The base Fortron PPS resin is inherently flame resistant without additives.
Feb 04, 2010 - Saflex(R) Launches 2nd Generation Encapsulant for Photovoltaic Market that Reduces Material Use by 33%

As solar module manufacturers strive to realize cost structures meeting grid parity, Saflex(R), a unit of Solutia Inc., recently announced the commercial availability of a new thin gauge polyvinyl butyral (PVB) based encapsulant designed specifically for photovoltaic applications. Saflex's PA41 has been designed specifically to reduce encapsulant thickness by 33%.
Jan 22, 2010 - Clear, Dishwasher-safe Baby Bowl Made with BPA-free Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester

Eastman Chemical Company announced that Baby Dipper, LLC, a manufacturer of innovative, easy-to-use baby products, has introduced the Baby Dipper® bowl made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester. The Baby Dipper bowl is a 4-ounce triangular bowl with a non-slip base to prevent movement and spills.
Jan 18, 2010 - Polyurethanes Protect Sensitive Electronics

The BaySystems polyurethane systems house has joined forces with Isotherm AG to develop a cost-effective process for the production of housings and the protection of sensitive electronic components. It is based on polyurethane systems from the Baydur® E and Bayflex® E ranges, which are processed in a single step using reaction injection molding (RIM) technology.
Jan 15, 2010 - High-performance Resin with Improved Friction Characteristics

Compared to all previous versions in BASF's high performance resin range, Ultrason® KR 4113, a representative of the polyethersulfone product line (PESU), offers hitherto unique friction characteristics. This feature is achieved by incorporating carbon fibers, graphite and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene).
Jan 13, 2010 - Shrink Nanotechnologies Forms Renewable Energy Team with Appointments of Solar Industry Veterans

Shrink Nanotechnologies, Inc. announced the formation of its Renewable Energy Team, which is comprised of two distinguished academic and industry collaborators, Drs. Sayantani Ghosh and Roland Winston. The team is in charge of developing and laying out a business plan to commercialize Shrink's OptiSol™ Solar Concentrator.
Jan 06, 2010 - Yingli Green Energy to Supply 130 MW of PV Modules to IBC SOLAR AG in 2010

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, one of the world's leading vertically integrated photovoltaic product manufacturers, announced that it has signed a sales agreement with IBC SOLAR AG, one of the leading specialists in PV systems worldwide.
Dec 17, 2009 - Braskem and Novozymes to make green plastic

Braskem and Novozymes have announced a research partnership to develop large-scale production of polypropylene from sugarcane. Polypropylene is primarily derived from oil, but Braskem and Novozymes will develop a green alternative based on Novozymes' core fermentation technology and Braskem's expertise in chemical technology and thermoplastics.
Dec 17, 2009 - New Borpact BC918CF Polypropylene Brings Higher Level of Toughness to Transparent Packaging Film and Sheet

Borpact™ BC918CF from Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, has unrivalled stiffness, heat- and impact resistance, combined with high gloss and low haze. It provides the high clarity typical of PP homopolymers together with the tough, non-brittle performance of heterophasic copolymers.
Dec 16, 2009 - PolyOne to Display Innovative Technologies at Interplastica 2010

PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that at the upcoming Interplastica 2010 exhibition, the Company will present numerous technology platforms that can help customers drive value and improve their competitive advantage.
Dec 15, 2009 - BASF Insulation Material Neopor for Film Set Construction and Decorative Interior Insulation

The film set designer Artrockz in Germany uses Neopor®, the expandable polystyrene (EPS) from BASF, to produce surface facings for decorative structures. The facings are used in film and television sets as well as decorative interior insulation in private residential buildings.
Dec 08, 2009 - Hybrid Linear Bearing Combines Rolling and Sliding

igus® has achieved a completely new type of cost-effective hybrid linear bearing that both rolls and slides. The new hybrid bearing, DryLin® WJRM, was developed with the goal of reducing driving force, especially in applications involving the manual adjustment of machine-guard doors, partitions and adjustable locks, or for light handling tasks.
Dec 03, 2009 - Rhodia Enriches its Product Offering with an Economical and Organically Sourced Polyamide

Rhodia is introducing a new environmentally friendly polyamide - the organically sourced 6.10 range - as a complement to its polyamide range. Produced primarily from renewable materials, it offers high-performance and economically attractive solutions that contribute to a reduced environmental footprint.
Dec 01, 2009 - Momentive Launches New Silplus High Consistency Elastomer Platform

Momentive Performance Materials will introduce Silplus silicone elastomers, a new global heat cured rubber (high consistency elastomer) platform based on a uniform production process and raw material inputs.