Innovation Center
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.

 Innovation briefs

Jul 3, 2009 - New Applications
New ergonomic stackable chair
Conventional stackable chairs are made from steel or from a hard, strong thermoplastic material such as polyamide (PA)...
Jul 3, 2009 - New Applications
New large-sized hybrid injection molding machines
The Japanese plastic processing machine manufacturer Nissei Plastic Industrial has recently introduced six new...
Jul 2, 2009 - New Applications
Automotive fenders made from PA/PPE blend
The French automaker Renault has announced that it has reduced the weight of its latest Kangoo and Twingo vehicles by...
Jul 2, 2009 - New Applications
Phthalate-free materials as an alternative to flexible PVC
The Polyurethane division of the American material producer Hunstman Corporation has announced the launch of two new...
Jul 1, 2009 - New Applications
Innovative pultrusion process for the production of curved reinforced profile
The German firm Thomas Technik + Innovation, a specialist in pultrusion processes, has developed an innovative...
Jul 1, 2009 - New Applications
New flame retardant compounds for electrical appliances
The UK-based compounder Perrite has announced the introduction of new flame retardant compounds free of halogen and...
Jun 30, 2009 - New Applications
New transparent, impact modified acrylic copolymer for medical components
The Canadian material producer Nova Chemicals has announced the introduction of a new impact modified acrylic copolymer...
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Latest Innovations
Achieve excellent FR performances at low loadings in household applications 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...
Achieve transparent, tough and cost effective solutions for polystyrene injection molded parts 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.
Athletic Shoes Athletic Shoes
Durable fatigue resistant material for athletic shoes with abrasion resistance and crack propagation resistance
New Impact Modifier from DuPont for Cost Efficient Intermediate Toughening of Polyamides New Impact Modifier from DuPont for Cost Efficient Intermediate Toughening of Polyamides
Stiff engineering thermoplastics like polyamides become very hard and brittle even at room temperature conditions when...
Optifoam™: Cost Savings and High Quality Products in Foaming Extrusion Optifoam™: Cost Savings and High Quality Products in Foaming Extrusion
Optifoam™ allows processors the use of physical foaming processes with their standard extrusion lines
Unbreakable polymer for glass replacement in lenses and optical applications Unbreakable polymer for glass replacement in lenses and optical applications
Light and unbreakable, Makrolon® stands out as the perfect choice for glass replacement for lenses.
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