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New layer multiplier tooling

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Film layer multipliers are used to produce complex multi-layer structures in order to improve mechanical properties and also barrier characteristics of films. The American plastic processing machine manufacturer Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC has... (Innovation Brief)

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High-barrier cellulose-based packaging for chocolate

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Dutch company Amigos International has launched its new range of dark, Fair Trade, organic chocolate on the occasion of the latest Germany organic tradefair ‘Biofach 2010’. This new product that is available in five mouthwatering flavors with a... (Innovation Brief)

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Anti-fogging and adhesion improvement on polymer surfaces

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The hydrophobic properties of polymeric surfaces causes fogging in transparent packaging and poor adhesion to printing colours and coatings. Novel plasma processes for durable functionalization of PP and PET substrates were developed and analysed... (R&D Highlight)

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Properties of carbon nanotube composites

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This article reviews the current state of research in polymer/carbon nanotubes (single wall and multiwall) composites in context to various types of pre-treatments presently employed. The fundamental aspects of carbon nanotubes are briefly discussed... (R&D Highlight)

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Special Nylon 6/6 from Clariant Meets Hearing-Aid Parts Supplier's Demands for Color & Performance

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Knowles Electronics, a leading manufacturer of miniature audio components for hearing-aid manufacturers around the world, chose Accumold LLC to manufacture the tiny parts using Clariant Masterbatches' nylon 6/6, filled with three different levels of... (Industry News)

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VESTAMID® Terra Bio-Polyamide Protects High-Performance Cables

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Evonik Industries has expanded its range of compounds for high-performance cables to include bio-based VESTAMID® Terra DS. A polyamide 1010, VESTAMID® Terra DS is produced entirely from monomers obtained from castor oil. Evonik is thus... (Industry News)

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New Wood Plastic Composite Products from CertainTeed

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

To meet the growing demand for wood plastic composite (WPC) products, CertainTeed Corporation is introducing four new decking and railing products to its comprehensive outdoor product offering. Each of the products offers the realistic appearance of... (Industry News)

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Automotive decorative panel for dashboard made using DirectSkinning process

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

An innovative decorative panel that is designed to seal off a kinematic drawer located on the dashboard of the BMW 5 Gran Turismo series directly above the central console is the first series production for the newly developed DirectSkinning process... (Innovation Brief)

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BioSolar Plans to Expand the Line of BioBacksheets for Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing in Various Grades

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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... (Industry News)

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LIMO Beam Shaping Systems Boost the Efficiency of Plastics Welding Processes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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 News)

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Protective composite wall for railroad track