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Research and Markets Adds New Report on Plastics Manufacturers in Asia

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Plastics Manufacturers (Asia)" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 7 Sep 2013

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies to Debut Y005 PTFE Compound at Drinktec 2013

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Process Seals will introduce its new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) compound Y005 at Drinktec 2013 in Munich (Sept. 16-20, 2013, Hall A 4, stand 441). Developed especially for use in guide bands on valves that come into contact with foodstuffs, the material complies with the regulations of the FDA and European Union (EC Regulation 10/2011) and also prolongs service life.

6 Sep 2013

Spectrum Plastics Acquired by Specialty Plastics Processor, Pexco

Pexco LLC, a leading North American specialty plastics processor, has entered the injection molding business, acquiring the Minnesota-based operation of Spectrum Plastics, Inc. Spectrum Minnesota (Spectrum) is a precision injection molder of advanced thermoplastics selling primarily into the medical and surgical, defense, and aerospace fields.

6 Sep 2013

Cereplast Receives New Orders for Bioplastic Resins from Existing Customer in India

Cereplast, Inc., a leading manufacturer of proprietary biobased, compostable and sustainable bioplastics, today announced that it received five purchase orders totaling $450,000 from an existing customer in India for Cereplast Compostables® blown film resins.

5 Sep 2013

Polymer-to- Ceramic Technology Provider Starfire Systems Collaborates with Cytec for Motorsport Applications

Starfire Systems, Inc., a leader in the field of Polymer-to-Ceramic™ technology, is proud to announce the completion of an extended development program with Cytec, focusing on applications for Formula One and the wider Motorsport industry.

5 Sep 2013

Report Features Forecast Estimates on Plastics Containers Materials by Nonchocolate Confectionary Manufacturing Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 U.S. Plastics containers materials used by the Nonchocolate confectionary manufacturing Industry-Materials & Manufacturing Report" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 5 Sep 2013

Porvair Sciences Develops 96-Well Ultra-Pure Grade Polypropylene Round Deep Plate for Sterile Biological Applications

Porvair Sciences has developed the first 96-well round deep well plate that genuinely delivers 2.00 ml liquid capacity / well in an automation compatible SLAS / ANSI footprint. The revolutionary "common wall" design provides a full 2ml round well, round bottom well within a 45mm height limit, thus ensuring full compatibility with most plate handling equipment.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 4 Sep 2013

A.Schulman Acquires Thermoplastic Manufacturer, The Perrite Group

A. Schulman, Inc. announced today that it has purchased the Perrite Group, a thermoplastics manufacturing business with operations in Malaysia, the United Kingdom and France, for approximately $52 million. Perrite was part of the Vita Group portfolio of companies.

4 Sep 2013

Nordson Corporation Acquires Kreyenborg Group’s Polymer Processing Companies

Nordson Corporation today announced it has completed the acquisition of Münster, Germany based Kreyenborg Group’s Kreyenborg GmbH and BKG Bruckmann & Kreyenborg Granuliertechnik GmbH companies. The completion of the transaction follows Nordson’s July 18 announcement that it had entered into an agreement to acquire the businesses.

4 Sep 2013

Perstorp Launches High Performance Non-Phthalate Plasticizer for Sensitive Applications

The Perstorp Group, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be presenting its latest developments in plasticizers at K Fair 2013. This will include an innovative new general-purpose plasticizer, Pevalen™, developed specifically for sensitive close-to-consumer applications.

From Perstorp Holding AB 3 Sep 2013

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Plastics and Polymers News

Research and Markets Adds New Report on Plastics Manufacturers in Asia

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies to Debut Y005 PTFE Compound at Drinktec 2013

Spectrum Plastics Acquired by Specialty Plastics Processor, Pexco

Cereplast Receives New Orders for Bioplastic Resins from Existing Customer in India

Polymer-to- Ceramic Technology Provider Starfire Systems Collaborates with Cytec for Motorsport Applications

Report Features Forecast Estimates on Plastics Containers Materials by Nonchocolate Confectionary Manufacturing Industry

Porvair Sciences Develops 96-Well Ultra-Pure Grade Polypropylene Round Deep Plate for Sterile Biological Applications

A.Schulman Acquires Thermoplastic Manufacturer, The Perrite Group

Nordson Corporation Acquires Kreyenborg Group’s Polymer Processing Companies

Perstorp Launches High Performance Non-Phthalate Plasticizer for Sensitive Applications

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

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Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Plastics and Polymers News

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

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2Potential graphene breakthrough in carbon capture

3Absolute EMS Expands Capabilities to Support the AI Industry with High-Complexity, High-Reliability PCB Assembly Services

4The Potential of 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Reactor Applications

5Method to Create High-Performance, Easily Recyclable Plastics Developed

6Imaging Anode-Free Solid-State Batteries using Electron Backscatter Diffraction

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