Electrical & Electronics

May 15, 2008 - New Wire & Cable Technologies Coming from Estane® TPU

Lubrizol Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. a subsidiary of The Lubrizol Corporation, introduces new capabilities from its Estane® Engineered Polymers group for wire and cable applications.
May 15, 2008 - Norplex-Micarta Announces Micro ID Tubing For High Performance Applications

Norplex-Micarta, the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoset composites, announces the availability of Micro ID convolute tubing materials. Micro ID tubing is ideal for such high performance applications as extra-fine bearings in the electrical market and insulation and support components in the LNG market. Inside diameters for Micro ID tubing range from 0.094″ - 0.187″ and outside diameters range from 0.156″ - 0.500″. Norplex-Micarta normally delivers all Micro ID tubing products within two to three weeks of receipt of order.
May 14, 2008 - Decorated DuPont™ Crastin® PBT Heightens The Consumer Appeal of Electric Components

A new, safety-oriented system for the quick and simple installation of light switches and plug sockets, from Sibecx of France, features decorative front plates made of DuPont™ Crastin® PBT. The polyester resin was chosen for its functional properties as well as its compatibility with DuPont's dye-sublimation technology in terms of colour and pattern precision reproduction.
May 13, 2008 - Future Electronics Will Give More Space for Design

In the future, the rigid electronic boards will not place restrictions in the design of new products, as the manufacturing technology is being developed towards more flexible, design-friendly and inexpensive form of electronics. New manufacturing methods will change the production processes and will enable the manufacturing of entirely new kinds of products. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland sees a bright future in printable and plastic-based electronics and is investing in the research in this area.
May 13, 2008 - ThermoFlow® 768 - Johns Manville's Densified Chopped Strand for High Temperature Polymers

Johns Manville introduced a new generation of ThermoFlow® 768 chopped strand at the JEC 2007 composite show in Paris. This new product is a specially developed densified chopped strand for high Temperature Polymers compounds, such as PPS, PEI and PEEK, that exhibits superior mechanical performance, thermal and chemical resistance.
May 09, 2008 - DuPont and Dainippon Screen to Develop Printed OLED Technology for Growing Flat Panel Displays Market

DuPont and Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd., announced their intention to form a strategic alliance to develop integrated manufacturing equipment for printed organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays. The companies also have signed an agreement relating to their intention to bring together the elements needed - materials, technology and equipment - to mass produce OLED displays, delivering higher performance at a lower cost.
May 08, 2008 - Honeywell Develops Material to Protect Photovoltaic Solar Cells in Tough Environments

Honeywell announced it has developed a new material to protect photovoltaic (PV) solar cells in tough environments.
May 07, 2008 - It All Started with ABBA

It is small and round, provides enjoyable, crackle-free, crystal-clear sound, and it set off an acoustic revolution 25 years ago: the first pop CD to be made from Bayer's high-tech material Makrolon® was ABBA's album "The Visitors" in 1982. The compact disc produced the songs of the Swedish cult band in a sound quality that was totally new at the time, so that this shiny object totally changed the international music industry. It also changed the way people listened to music - for ever. What is more, it heralded the global conquest of optical data storage.
May 07, 2008 - Nano-Designed Transistors with Disordered Materials, But High Performance

The Holy Grail for transistor designers has been the requirement to be able to get high performance at reduced costs over very large substrate areas. Transistors on cheap and flexible substrates like glass and plastics are currently unable to deliver such performance and therefore do not lend themselves to seamless monolithic integration of increased electronic functions on human interface devices (displays and sensors). At present, high performance transistors are only available in crystalline materials which are expensive and have to be attached ex-situ onto larger area substrates, which adds to the expense and complexity of system design.
May 07, 2008 - SABIC Innovative Plastics Debuts First Non-halogenated FR Film to Help Electronics OEMs Reach Higher Environmental Standards

Taking existing environmental restrictions, such as the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, a step farther, several global electronics manufacturers are voluntarily reducing halogenated additives in their products to benefit the environment. Helping to support this, SABIC Innovative Plastics today introduced EFR 735 film, the company's first thermoplastic film made without the use of brominated or chlorinated flame-retardants.
May 05, 2008 - 'Rainbow' Lasers Light Up the Future

University scientists have created the next generation of low cost light sources - lasers which can be tuned to every colour of the rainbow.
May 02, 2008 - Grivory HT3 - The Durable High-Performance Polyamide

Grivory HT3 is a new product line in the polyphthalamide (PPA) product range of EMS-GRIVORY. Its special polymer structure allows a completely new performance spectrum, unique in this material group, to be achieved.
May 02, 2008 - Singapore Research Produces World's Best Protection from Moisture and Oxygen

A breakthrough barrier technology from Singapore A STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) protects sensitive devices like organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and solar cells from moisture 1000 times more effectively than any other technology available in the market, opening up new opportunities for the up-and-coming plastic electronics sector.
Apr 29, 2008 - China Array Plastics Exhibited New Camera Dome For Security System at Chinaplas 2008

China Array Plastics LLC, a full-service injection molder of high-performance thermoplastics, with headquarters in the United States in Pittsfield, Mass., is molding a high-clarity and near-optical quality camera dome for surveillance cameras. Molded of super-tough Lexan* 143R-111 resin from SABIC Innovative Plastics, the dome provides a weatherproof and distortion free enclosure to house a CCD camera for remote viewing.
Apr 28, 2008 - DSM Announces Opening of PA4T Market Development Plant

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, announced the opening of the market development plant for PA4T, the new polymer for use in electronics and other applications.
Apr 24, 2008 - Arkema Presents Evatane® 33 - 45 PV, an HC EVA Copolymer Dedicated to Photovoltaic Applications

Arkema, the European leader in HC EVA (High Content Ethylene - Vinyl Acetate copolymers), now markets Evatane® 33-45PV, an HC EVA specifically developed for photovoltaic solar panels.
Apr 24, 2008 - DSM Arnitel® C TPE for Wire & Cable Offers Best High-Heat Aging Performance, Plus Halogen-Free Flame Retardance

DSM Engineering Plastics has announced a new addition to its Arnitel® line of copolyester thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that is designed to meet the stringent performance and compliance needs of today's automotive designers. Arnitel® C, a breakthrough technology for wire and cable coating, delivers the best high-heat aging performance of any TPE-E, combined with halogen-free flame retardance and hydrolysis resistance that surpasses that of other copolyester elastomers.
Apr 24, 2008 - PPS Insulation Paper Protects Against Heat and Chemical Substances

The technology company 3M uses Fortron (PPS) from Ticona to produce a highly effective insulation paper. The main application for this paper is as layer insulation for all types of cables and coils. It is also used as a dielectric protective layer for loudspeakers, pressure-sensitive tapes and multi-layer electrical laminates.
Apr 24, 2008 - Solutia® Unveils New Grade of Vydyne® Product

Solutia Inc., one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of nylon 66, announces its latest, enhanced, flame-retardant product, GW350. Developed under the Vydyne ® brand name, GW350 offers superior toughness and elongation and meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) requirements. GW350 is a material primarily designed for E/E applications, especially those used in manufacturing household appliances.
Apr 23, 2008 - DSM Launches Arnite® TV4 260SXF : A Special UL94 V0 PBT Grade

DSM Engineering Plastics launches Arnite® TV4 260SXF, a special grade meant to cater to the advanced needs of the electrical industry. This grade is specially targeted for thin walled insulating components such as relays and bobbins. Arnite TV4 260SXF is a special PBT grade which is UL94 V0 at 0.4mm and has a CTI rating of 300 V.
Apr 21, 2008 - SABIC Innovative Plastics' New Ultra-Pure Stat-Loy Compounds Provide Huge "Clean" Plastics Solution to Semicon Industry

As consumers demand more power and functionality from electronics, the semiconductor industry strives to fit more functionality onto existing integrated circuits, or "chips." The next-generation of chip manufacture is a photolithography process using argon-fluoride (ArF) laser technology. However, adoption of ArF lasers was delayed by the lack of sufficiently "clean" plastics used in protective containers (photomasks and reticles) for the IC manufacturing process.
Apr 18, 2008 - Latest Visual Effects for Thermoplastic Part Design REV Up Bayer MaterialScience's extensive Fantasia® Color and Special Effect Technology Offerings

An innovative color or special effect can turn an ordinary design into an extraordinary one. Designers know this, and so do the Fantasia® color and special effect technology experts at Bayer MaterialScience LLC (BMS). BMS is unveiling a stimulating new set of LEDA® compounded color technology visual effects that can help designers bring even the most imaginative product design into reality. LEDA effects are designed to complement BMS' Makrolon® polycarbonate resin.
Apr 18, 2008 - SABIC Innovative Plastics Debuts First Non-halogenated FR Film to Help Electronics OEMs Reach Higher Environmental Standards

Taking existing environmental restrictions, such as the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, a step farther, several global electronics manufacturers are voluntarily reducing halogenated additives in their products to benefit the environment. Helping to support this, SABIC Innovative Plastics at Chinaplas 2008, introduced EFR 735 film, the company's first thermoplastic film made without the use of brominated or chlorinated flame-retardants. EFR 735 film demonstrates how SABIC Innovative Plastics works closely with customers to create environmentally responsible materials that comply with both existing and upcoming electronics industry standards.
Apr 15, 2008 - Numerous Global Renowned Brands Show Up In EP China 2008 With Innovative Power Solutions and Applications

Organized by China Electricity Council and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, EP China 2008 - the 12th International Exhibition on Electric Power Equipment and Technology will be held concurrently with Electrical China 2008 - the 5th International Exhibition on Electrical Engineering, Electrical Equipment & Contractor's Supplies during 12th to 14th November 2008 at China International Exhibition Centre (Hall 2-6), Beijing, PR China.
Apr 15, 2008 - Velocity Speakers from Blaupunkt : A Delight to the Ears Technical Sophistication in Outstanding Products

The new 2008 Velocity speaker models made by Bosch subsidiary Blaupunkt show off a rich range of innovations and technological advances. As for the amplifier series that belongs to this line, there will also be two independent product lines for the speakers: Velocity Vantage, the technically demanding speakers and the high-end components in the so-called Velocity Pro class.
Apr 14, 2008 - Industry’s First High Limited Oxygen Index Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Polyurethane

The Lubrizol Corporation , is further expanding its already broad Non-Halogen Flame Retardant (NHFR) portfolio with the introduction of a new grade called Estane® ZHF95AT3 TPU. This grade was formulated to respond to an industry need for NHFR thermoplastic polyurethanes with improved flame resistance properties.
Apr 11, 2008 - New AEROSIL® Product Line to be Introduced Worldwide Detailed Technical Presentations around the World

AEROSIL® fumed silicas from Evonik serve as reinforcing fillers in silicone rubber applications improving mechanical properties such as tensile strength, tear resistance and, almost incidentally, ensures that the rubber has good transparency. To further expand the range of specialty applications, the leading specialty chemicals group now presents a new generation of silicas - AEROSIL® 200 SP and AEROSIL® 300 SP. These have the advantage of creating even greater transparency in the end products.
Apr 10, 2008 - Alliance With Victrex, Gudeng Introduces Wafer Cassettes based on VICTREX® ESD PEEK™ Polymer for an Entrance to the Supply Chain of Semiconductor Process Equipment Industry in Taiwan

Victrex plc, a leading provider of high performance materials includingVICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, VICOTE® coatings, and APTIV™ films, announced that Gudeng Precision Industrial Co., LTD, the world's leading photomask total solution provider, has successfully developed and commercialized its 8" wafer cassettes based on VICTREX ESD PEEK polymer.
Apr 09, 2008 - Cool Polymers Introduces Next Generation Thermally Conductive Polymers for Heat Sinks

Cool Polymers, Inc. announces the introduction of the next generation of advanced thermally conductive injection molding grade thermoplastics for heat sinks and thermal management solutions. They have numerous advantages over metal. Among the many benefits of the new proprietary CoolPoly® grades are they provide no antenna effect (no amplification of electromagnetic or radio frequency interference and no magnetic coupling), are up to 50% lighter than aluminum and provide greater part design flexibility.
Apr 08, 2008 - CMP Rings made with VICTREX® PEEK™ Polymer Enable Gudeng to Increase Its Share in Semiconductor Process Equipment Market

Victrex plc, a leading provider of high-performance materials including VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, VICOTE® coatings, and APTIV™ films, announced that Gudeng Precision Industrial Co., LTD, the world's leading photomask total solution provider, has introduced its 8" and 12" chemical mechanical planarization rings (CMP rings) made with VICTREX PEEK polymer.