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Learn about the latest innovations in plastics with a focus on what's new:
opportunities with new grade and product launches, optimization thanks to new
processes and technologies, fresh applications for pre-existing materials, and
important developments in environmental and recycling issues related to the
plastics industry.
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May 13, 2008 - New Applications
Automotive roof rails made using WIT process
A collaborative partnership between the automotive systems supplier Magna Decoma, the moldmaker Hofmann Werkzeugbau, the...
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May 13, 2008 - New materials/grades
New compounds for electronics and automotive parts
The Dutch material producer has developed and patented a new high-performance engineering thermoplastic that is...
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May 13, 2008 - New Process / Technologies
New economically viable recycling technology
The UK firm Sims Recycling Solutions, a Sims subsidiary specialized in materials recycling, has developed an innovative...
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May 13, 2008 - New Process / Technologies
New mold technology for improved parts quality
In collaboration with Oxford Moulding Technology (OMT), the UK plastic processing equipment manufacturer Gas Injection...
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May 7, 2008 - New materials/grades
An additive to provide blue halo to PET
The American masterbatches producer Ampacet Corp. has announced the introduction of a special tint additive specially...
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May 7, 2008 - New Applications
Composite airplane fuselage including 52% reinforced plastic
Airbus has recently launched a new airplane i.e. A350XWB (extra widebody) that is said to be the competitor to the...
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May 7, 2008 - New Process / Technologies
New extruder for twin-strand profile production
The German plastic processing equipment manufacturer Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik has developed a new extruder specially...
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A laser-markable low gloss POM for interior applications
Meet current trends in automotive interiors for soft, warm finishes, with Celcon® and its low-gloss effect.
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Achieve excellent FR performances at low loadings in household applications
New intumescent flame retardants help to reach better FR performances at lower loadings in household applications, in PP...
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Achieve transparent, tough and cost effective solutions for polystyrene injection molded parts
GPPS alone displays high transpoarency, but low toughness. In today's markets, application require a balance of the two.
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Innovative Material Designed for Low Temperature Deployment (-40°C) for Side Airbags
Because of the introduction of in-chamber testing at -40°C, the low temperature ductility of the materials used for...
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Meet and exceed OEM's severe weatherability requirements in colored automotive TPO
TPO and PP are moving into new automotive applications with severe weathering requirements. Selecting the right...
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Enhance abrasion resistance & flexibility of your PVC compounds thanks to TPU
Used as additives, Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) make PVC parts tougher, more flexible at low temperatures, as well...
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