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High flowability, easy processing and good colorability: PPA for small and color-stable E&E parts
For many electric and electronics (E&E) components, where stiffness and strength of polyamide 66 (PA66) reach their limit, BASF customers can now choose from a tailored portfolio of PA66/6T compounds: Ultramid® T6000 is a high-temperature polyamide outperforming PA66 in mechanical and dielectric properties in the presence of humidity and at elevated temperatures.
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SABIC debuts first FR PBT nano molding material with good bonding & mechanical performance
SABIC is introducing a new, flame-retardant LNP™ THERMOTUF™ compound used in nano-molded components of consumer electronics. New LNP THERMOTUF WF0087N compound, a 2025 Edison Award winner, is the first PBT-based material for nano molding to combine FR with good mechanical performance, including high impact. Potential applications for this material include antenna splitters and other...
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BYD to Expand Hungarian Portfolio with Truck Manufacturing
China's BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer is set to further expand its presence in Hungary by yet another major investment aiming at the production of electric trucks.
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Innovative high-performance materials from Kuraray support the mobility transition
Kuraray, the global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Japan, markets innovative and sustainable high-performance materials for demanding applications in the automotive industry. Kuraray therefore helps OEMs and suppliers actively shape the transition to emissions-free mobility, circularity and regulatory compliance.
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Syensqo introduces orange-colored grades for critical EV components
Fiberglass-reinforced Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR resin combines safety and visibility to meet e-mobility's high-voltage safety standards.
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Ascend commences orderly wind down of HMD production facility in Lianyungang
Ascend Performance Materials, a leading producer of high-performance and durable engineered materials for everyday essentials and new technologies, announced today its decision to initiate a wind down of operations at its hexamethylene diamine production facility in Lianyungang, China. This decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of the facility's long-term viability amid evolving market dynamics and regulatory...
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How ASEAN nations are shaping the future of the global plastics industry
Southeast Asia is emerging as a key player in the global plastics value chain. From booming EV and medical tech markets to breakthroughs in bioplastics and recycling, ASEAN countries are positioning themselves as innovation hubs for sustainable and resilient supply chains.
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BASF launches Ultramid Advanced N for high-voltage connectors in electric cars
BASF has launched the Ultramid Advanced N3U42G6 polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame-retardant, adding to its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio. The PPA is said to minimize electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics (E&E) parts for e-mobility.
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PEEK Market
The global polyether ether ketone market is projected to grow from USD 1.50 billion in 2025 to USD 2.14 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is a type of thermoplastic polymer with high performance and semi-crystalline.
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Harvard engineers develop super-resistant natural rubber for enhanced durability
Materials scientists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a method for creating natural rubber that significantly increases its resistance to cracking even after numerous cycles of use while maintaining its essential qualities of stretchiness and durability, according to a study published in Nature Sustainability.
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