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Polyacetal Grades Strengthened With Short Cellulose Fiber
Polyplastics has developed a series of new Duracon polyacetal (POM) grades that are reinforced with short cellulose fiber to lower the environmental impact while maintaining performance requirements. The new products are a focus of Polyplastics’ Duracircle initiative, which delivers eco-friendly engineering plastics to drive a circular economy.
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Transforming Spinal Surgery with 3D-Printed PEEK Implants
The successful use of 3D-printed polyether ether ketone (PEEK) spinal implants highlights the powerful role of additive manufacturing in complex medical treatments.
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Asahi Kasei releases flame-retardant material for EV batteries
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has unveiled its new flame-retardant nonwoven fabric designed as an alternative to conventional materials for thermal runaway protection on electric vehicle (EV) batteries. It can be used within EV battery packs in top covers, busbar protection sleeves and other areas.
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SABIC and Lubrizol collaborate on sustainable soft-rigid compatible material solutions
SABIC and The Lubrizol Corporation have developed compatible material solutions well suited for various applications in the consumer electronics and mobility industries, among others. These solutions, which combine soft and rigid materials, can help customers advance their sustainability goals, enhance the protection of ever-thinner and more vulnerable applications, and streamline manufacturing through part consolidation.
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Plastics Market Insights and Forecast Till 2032: Trends, Growth Drivers, and Strategic Analysis
Plastics are versatile materials widely used across various industries due to their durability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. They are essential in applications ranging from packaging and construction to automotive and healthcare. The plastics market is driven by ongoing innovations in polymer technologies and increasing demand from emerging economies.
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Tenax™ TPCL and Teijin’s Panlite® Sheet are used for the housing of the world’s lightest (*) portable displays VAIO Vision+™ developed by VAIO
Teijin’s Tenax™ TPCL, a carbon fiber intermediate material, and its Panlite® Sheet, a polycarbonate (PC) product, the housing of the world’s lightest (*) portable displays developed by VAIO Corporation (hereinafter VAIO). The VAIO Vision+™ 14 and the VAIO Vision+™ 14P, subsequently referred to collectively as VAIO Vision+™ were launched by the VAIO in Japan early...
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Yazaki and Toray develop recycled PBT resin grade for automotive wiring harness connectors
Yazaki Corporation and Toray Industries have jointly developed a recycled polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin grade that uses scrap materials from the manufacturing process to create automotive wiring harness connectors. This resin reduces the CO2 emissions generated during connector production while delivering the same performance characteristics as the original material.
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NYCOA launches sustainable plasticiser-free long-chain polyamides
Nylon Corporation of America, Inc. (NYCOA), a custom manufacturer of engineered nylon resins announced the launch of NXTamid L, a proprietary long-chain polyamide as a replacement for PA11 and PA12 in various applications. The company will highlight their new plasticiser-free and sustainable material at NPE 2024 May 6-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in...
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INVISTA to explore alternatives for nylon fibers business
INVISTA plans to explore strategic alternatives for its nylon fibers business and has engaged Barclays as exclusive financial advisor during the exploration process, the US-based manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers said in a statement late on Tuesday.
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Huntsman develops first liquid TPU for footwear industry
In a first for the footwear industry, Huntsman has developed a liquid thermoplastic polyurethane (LTPU) that enables the rapid manufacture of high-performing midsoles and is aligned with the circularity ambitions of brands manufacturing sports and athleisure footwear.
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