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Altuglas Introduces Luctor Polymethyl Methacrylate Alloy for Medical Components

Altuglas International, a subsidiary of Arkema group introduces Altuglas® Luctor™ polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) alloy that flows twice far as conventional transparent medical polymers in thin wall injection mold cavities.

18 Jun 2013

New Publication by Woodhead Publishing on Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Polymer Matrix Composites

The increased use of polymer matrix composites in structural applications has led to the growing need for a very high level of quality control and testing of products to ensure and monitor performance over time.

17 Jun 2013

Plastics More Effective for Shielding Against Cosmic Radiation than Aluminum

Space scientists from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) report that data gathered by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) show lighter materials like plastics provide effective shielding against the radiation hazards faced by astronauts during extended space travel. The finding could help reduce health risks to humans on future missions into deep space.

13 Jun 2013

Tough Tracker Selects Intertronics’ Polyurethane Resin for Potting Compound

Tough Tracker was established to counter a problem in the scrap metal market – of not knowing where scrap bins (skips, etc.) are located if they get lost or stolen. Electronic tracking devices need to be both robust and with good battery life.

From INTERTRONICS 12 Jun 2013

SABIC Offers New Food Safety and Compliance Declarations for Polyolefin Packaging Companies

Companies in the food packaging chain using polyolefins (polyethylenes and polypropylenes) can now access SABIC’s new food safety and compliance declarations. SABIC is one of the first producers of plastics to the European food industry to have all its food contact declarations updated in line with changes to European Union regulations, three years ahead of the required 2016 deadline. These changes are intended to further increase the safety of packaged foods.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 12 Jun 2013

Researchers Detail Molecular Mechanism Behind Tough Cement-Polymer Bonds

Rice University researchers have for the first time detailed the molecular mechanism that makes a particular combination of cement and polymer glue so tough.

11 Jun 2013

Plasma Used to Activate Inner Surfaces of Plastic Bags

Plastic bags coated by plasma at atmospheric pressure serve as a GMP laboratory for the cultivation of adherent cells. The plasma is used to modify the internal surface of the bag specifically, so that different cell types can grow on it.

11 Jun 2013

DuPont China Holding Co. Divests Interest in Copolymer Acetal Joint Venture

DuPont China Holding Co. Ltd. announced today that it has agreed to a share transfer agreement of its interest in the Asahi-DuPont POM (Zhangjiagang) Co. Ltd. (ADZ) joint venture with Asahi Kasei Chemicals, which began manufacturing acetal (POM) copolymer resins in 2004.

10 Jun 2013

Arena Pernambuco Stadium’s Exterior Façade Features AGC’s High-Performance Fluon ETFE Film

AGC, a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, announced today that its high-performance fluoropolymer film “Fluon®ETFE Film” has been used in the exterior façade of the 46,000-capacity Arena Pernambuco.

7 Jun 2013

New Report Analyzes the Worldwide Markets for High Temperature Plastics

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global High Temperature Plastics Industry

From Report Linker 7 Jun 2013

Editorial Highlights

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

Altuglas Introduces Luctor Polymethyl Methacrylate Alloy for Medical Components

New Publication by Woodhead Publishing on Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Polymer Matrix Composites

Plastics More Effective for Shielding Against Cosmic Radiation than Aluminum

Tough Tracker Selects Intertronics’ Polyurethane Resin for Potting Compound

SABIC Offers New Food Safety and Compliance Declarations for Polyolefin Packaging Companies

Researchers Detail Molecular Mechanism Behind Tough Cement-Polymer Bonds

Plasma Used to Activate Inner Surfaces of Plastic Bags

DuPont China Holding Co. Divests Interest in Copolymer Acetal Joint Venture

Arena Pernambuco Stadium’s Exterior Façade Features AGC’s High-Performance Fluon ETFE Film

New Report Analyzes the Worldwide Markets for High Temperature Plastics

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

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

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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

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

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

6Exploring the Applications of Biopolymers

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