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SABIC unveils its ULTEM DU762 resin
SABIC introduces its ULTEM DU762 resin. The design, manufacturing and system cost advantages compared to metal make it ideal for smartphone middle frame applications. The new resin is compatible with non-conductive physical vapour deposition (PVD) sputtering processes, providing a high-gloss, metallic surface to enhance the appearance of smartphones. This polyetherimide (PEI) material boasts chemical resistance...
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Sumitomo Chemical, Gutenberg develop liquid crystal polymer filament
Sumitomo Chemical and Tokyo-based Gutenberg Co. have developed liquid crystal polymer filament for 3D printing, targeting semiconductor, AI, and next-generation mobility applications.
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NexPoint Materials launches as a standalone engineering thermoplastics company
NexPoint Materials, operating as NexPoint, launches as a standalone engineering thermoplastics company. This follows the finalisation of its acquisition of SABIC’s Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business by Mutares SE & Co. KGaA. The new company employs around 2,800 people and operates an integrated manufacturing, technical, and commercial network across Europe and the Americas.
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Just-in-Time Plastics Processing Faces New Supply Chain Limits
Just-in-time plastics processing improves efficiency, but additives, recycled content, regulatory requirements, and supply risks now necessitate selective buffering.
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Lubrizol and IMCD to Showcase TPU Specialties in Plastpol Including Halogen-Free TPU in Wire & Cable Applications
Lubrizol has announced that IMCD will be exhibiting Lubrizol’s industrial thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions at Plastpol trade show from May 19-22 in Poland. IMCD distributes Lubrizol’s TPU across Europe through its regional network to bring together innovative materials with hands-on expertise, helping manufacturers navigate the challenges of rapidly changing markets.
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Trinseo Announces Price Increase for Polystyrene, ABS, and SAN in Europe
Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe announced today a price increase for all polystyrene (PS), ABS and SAN grades. Effective February 1, 2026, or depending on existing contract terms, the prices for the products listed below will increase as follows: STYRON™ and STYRON™ X-TECH general purpose polystyrene...
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Aromatic Polyamide Market Insights
Global Aromatic Polyamide Market size was valued at USD 33.1 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 35.19 billion in 2024 to USD 57.36 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period (2025-2032).
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Buick GL8 relies on high-performance polymers
For the new Buick GL8, Yanfeng relies on high-performance PC/ABS materials that make thin-walled interior components robust and resistant to heat and impact.
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Report Overview: AI Materials Product Optimization Market
The Global AI Materials Product Optimization Market size is expected to be worth around USD 20.1 billion by 2034, from USD 1.8 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 27.3% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. In 2024, North America held a dominant market position, capturing more than a 42% share, holding...
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The new PBT from Envalior, debuting at K 2025 and The Battery Show North America, sets a new standard for high-voltage applications
Envalior has achieved a breakthrough in materials for high-voltage plastic components. With Pocan® BFN4232ZHR S1, the manufacturer of sustainable and high-performance engineering materials is launching a new, halogen-free flame-retardant polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) that combines the advantages of PBT and polyamide 6 and 66. It exhibits typical PBT strengths, such as high dimensional stability, low propensity...
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