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SABIC pioneers with new LNP Elcrin iQ compounds

SABIC pioneers with new LNP Elcrin iQ compounds

SABIC launched today new LNP Elcrin WF006XXPiQ compound and LNP Elcrin WF0061XPiQ compound, the first two grades in a new portfolio of materials that incorporate pre-consumer recycled glass fiber diverted from the waste stream of industrial processes.

Tailor-made thermoplastic composites  for high-volume production

Tailor-made thermoplastic composites for high-volume production

Engel is one of the winners of the JEC Innovation Awards 2020. Together with FILL, the machine manufacturer has received the award in the category Process for the development of a production line for the manufacture of tailor-made composite blanks.

Lanxess provides wings

Lanxess provides wings

High-performance plastics from the specialty chemicals company are used in the propellers on aerial drones. More flight time thanks to lightweight materials.

Print campaign for Plexiglas molding compounds receives the German Brand Award

Print campaign for Plexiglas molding compounds receives the German Brand Award

The advertising motifs of the "Black & Bright" campaign were announced the winners of the German Brand Award in the "Brand Creation – Print" category. For more than a year now, the Black & Bright advertising campaign of the Molding Compounds Product Line of Evonik’s Performance Materials Segment has been forcefully illustrating how the Plexiglas brand stands for both tradition and inspiration.

Lightweight, paintable components in one step

Lightweight, paintable components in one step

Fibers as fillers are familiar - but are hollow glass microspheres? Along with weight reduction and lower warpage, they also provide immaculate surfaces. At the KraussMaffei Competence Forum visitors can witness proof of this in the shape of a vehicle spoiler.

Innovation is Key to the Future

Innovation is Key to the Future

China is rapidly becoming a preeminent new market in the world. With over RMB 1.5 trillion spent in R&D in 2016, a 10.6% annual increase, and of which 77.5% was contributed by businesses, the overall productivity and comprehensive national power of China is strategically being boosted, enhancing the country's influence in technology innovations.

Double birthday for Bond-Laminates

Double birthday for Bond-Laminates

Bond-Laminates GmbH is celebrating two birthdays at once: the company was founded 20 years ago and acquired by the specialty chemicals group LANXESS five years ago.

Focus on new forms of mobility

Focus on new forms of mobility

LANXESS at FAKUMA, October 17 – 21, 2017, will present new high-temperature-stabilized polyamides and flame-retardant thermoplastics for electric mobility.