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Advanced Materials
NUREL at FAKUMA 2026: engineering polymers and advanced materials
NUREL has successfully concluded its participation in FAKUMA 2026, held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from 12 to 16 October. The 30th edition of the international trade fair gave our team the opportunity to reconnect with customers, make new contacts and analyze material requirements for demanding applications in the automotive, electrical, electronics and industrial sectors.
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Material solutions for a circular plastics industry
How can fossil-based raw materials be replaced, plastic waste be used as a feedstock, property profiles be expanded, and new material systems be reliably integrated into existing production processes? At Fakuma 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP will showcase developments in recyclable and bio-based plastics, chemical recycling, functional polymers, and bio-based carbon...
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Evonik develops new biodegradable excipients for oral drug delivery
Evonik is developing a novel biodegradable polymer platform that will form the basis for the next generation of its EUDRAGIT® functional excipients for oral drug delivery. The polymers combine a biodegradable end-of-life profile with performance comparable to today's industry standards for solubility enhancement and delayed-release coatings. Material is currently available in non-commercial lab-scale volumes for...
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Chemical Safety in Plastics 2026 Tackles PFAS Reformulation
PFAS restrictions are forcing plastics suppliers to reformulate high-performance materials without sacrificing heat, friction, or durability.
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Product lines: ELIX ABS
The ELIX ABS range offers advanced technical solutions for sectors such as automotive, healthcare, household appliances, and consumer electronics. Thanks to its mechanical properties, excellent performance in plating and painting processes, and wide variety of finishes, our ABS grades enable the development of durable, functional, and aesthetically flawless products.
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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 vapor 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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Syensqo brings aromatic compounding capability to India
New line at Panoli site will support growing automotive demand with flexible, local sourcing. Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance materials, is investing in a new compounding line for high-performance aromatic polymers at its Panoli site in India, strengthening its ability to serve customers in one of the world's fastest-growing automotive markets.
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Envalior at Fakuma 2026: Smarter and sustainable material solutions for evolving industry needs
Envalior, a global leader in Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials, will showcase its growing range of advanced material solutions for Automotive, E&E, Consumer and Industrial Goods at the Fakuma 2026 trade show, taking place from October 12 to 16, 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Visitors can find Envalior's experts in Hall B4, stand 4302.
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Sukano signs capacity reservation agreement for release® with Avantium
Avantium NV, a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announces that Sukano AG, a global specialist in additive and color masterbatches for polyesters, biopolymers, and specialty resins, has signed a capacity reservation agreement for Avantium's PEF (polyethylene furanoate), marketed as releaf®. Masterbatches are specialty additives and color concentrates that improve plastics performance during manufacturing...
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