BASF launched new Ultramid B High Speed grades (PA 6)
In extensive simulation studies, BASF has now demonstrated that the new Ultramid B High Speed grades (PA 6) make it possible to achieve weight savings of up to 25% when designing plastic parts.
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Borouge showcases its innovative, value creating solutions at Chinaplas 2011
Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, will strengthen its leading position in the global market by showcasing its commitment to Value Creation through Innovation at Chinaplas, Asia's most significant plastics and rubber trade fair from May 17-20, 2011. Borouge is a joint venture between Borealis and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
Dow introduces polyolefins for pressure sensitive adhesive labels
The Dow Chemical Company introduced two polyolefins for the release liner base of graphic arts pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) labels or standard industrial labels.
Dupont at interpack 2011
Materials for creating sustainable, affordable packaging while attracting consumer attention populate the DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers booth at interpack 2011 (Dusseldorf, Germany, from 12 to 18 May 2011).
PolyOne enables automakers to improve production
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions launched targeted solutions for the automotive industry.
New wind turbines made from Luran S styrenic resin
The Dutch company EverkinetIQ International has developed in clause collaboration with Pekago, Albis and BASF its first small wind turbine in the PIQO Series with the aid of Luran S KR 2858 G3, an ASA resin from BASF.
Plenty of attractions at Chinaplas 2011
Green manufacturing becomes the melody of plastics and rubber industries spreading the notes of low carbon, energy-saving and recycling technology.
New Clariant Mevopur masterbatches
Users of advanced medical polymers gain controlled, consistent, compliant color with new Clariant Mevopur Masterbatches.
DirectSkinning technology
DirectSkinning technology is a new production process that improves cost efficiency in the production of injection molded parts in a single step. It has now been used for the first time with an aliphatic polyurethane material in the series production of vehicle interior parts.
Baycusan C 1008 polyurethane dispersion from Bayer MaterialScience
Baycusan C 1008 polyurethane dispersion from Bayer MaterialScience premieres at In-Cosmetics 2011.
Versaflex TPE healthcare grades for medical fluid delivery systems
PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer solutions (TPEs) released the results of bondability studies that show the excellent performance of Versaflex HC TPEs using solventless, solvent-based, and heat welding adhesion methods.
Composites in wind energy
The wind energy market is experiencing rapid growth worldwide and has doubled in size every 3 years for the past 30 years. It is expected to have generated 331 TWh in 2010 alone, amounting to 1.6% of global energy consumption.
