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SABIC Achieves Responsible Care Certification for Seven US Sites

SABIC is continuing its commitment to deliver value through safe and sustainable practices across its operations by achieving certification under the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Responsible Care program® for seven sites in SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 6 Jun 2013

New Report Sheds Light on Automotive Plastics Market for Passenger Cars

According to the market research report "Automotive Plastics Market for Passenger Cars, By Type (Polypropylene, Polyurethane, HDPE, ABS, Polycarbonate & Composites), Application (Interior, Exterior & Under Bonnet) & Geography - Trends & Forecasts to 2018", published by MarketsandMarkets, the Global Market Revenue is expected to grow from $21,617 million in 2012 to $46,112 million by 2018 at an estimated CAGR of 13.4% from 2013 to 2018.

6 Jun 2013

New Polymer Uses Fluorescence to Detect Explosives

A chemical that’s often the key ingredient in improvised explosive devices (IEDs) can be quickly and safely detected in trace amounts by a new polymer created by a team of Cornell chemists.

5 Jun 2013

Enhanced GPC/SEC Analysis for Polymer Research and Development using the Viscotek Viscometer Detector from Malvern

For those working at the forefront of polymer development, adding a Malvern Panalytical Viscotek viscometer detector into gel permeation/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) set ups can help deliver the enhanced information need to achieve challenging performance specifications.

From Malvern Panalytical 4 Jun 2013

Stepan Closes Acquisition of Bayer MaterialScience’s North American Polyester Resins Business

Stepan Company today reported that it completed the purchase of the North American Polyester Resins business, from Bayer MaterialScience. The sale includes the production facility located in Columbus, Georgia.

4 Jun 2013

BASF’s Joncryl FLX 5200 Polyurethane Dispersion for Flexible Packaging Applications

BASF has introduced Joncryl® FLX 5200, a new innovation in water-based polymer technology for flexible packaging applications.

From BASF Corporation 4 Jun 2013

Drake Plastics Adds 3D Rapid Prototyping for PEEK and Torlon Customers

Drake Plastics Ltd. Co. is now capable of producing quality prototypes using 3D printing technology. Drake adds prototyping for Torlon and PEEK customers to assist in new part development activities. This capability speeds up the process from idea to part and is a natural extension of Drake's lean approach to business.

3 Jun 2013

Cytec Coating Resins Acquires New Name Allnex

The divestiture of the Coating Resins business of Cytec Industries to funds affiliated with Advent International was first announced in October 2012 and completed on April 3, 2013. The adoption of the new name – Allnex – is the first step towards establishing the company’s new identity.

3 Jun 2013

Research and Markets Adds Report on the US Unlaminated Plastics Profile Manufacturing Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's updated report "Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2013 Q2 Edition]" to their offering.

From Research and Markets 3 Jun 2013

Cereplast Compostable Blown Film Series Receives DIN CERTCO and Vinçotte Certifications

Cereplast, Inc. (the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of proprietary biobased, compostable and sustainable bioplastics, today announced that the Cereplast Compostable blown film series has received both DIN CERTCO and Vinçotte certifications for meeting EN 13432, the European standard for industrial compostability.

31 May 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

SABIC Achieves Responsible Care Certification for Seven US Sites

New Report Sheds Light on Automotive Plastics Market for Passenger Cars

New Polymer Uses Fluorescence to Detect Explosives

Enhanced GPC/SEC Analysis for Polymer Research and Development using the Viscotek Viscometer Detector from Malvern

Stepan Closes Acquisition of Bayer MaterialScience’s North American Polyester Resins Business

BASF’s Joncryl FLX 5200 Polyurethane Dispersion for Flexible Packaging Applications

Drake Plastics Adds 3D Rapid Prototyping for PEEK and Torlon Customers

Cytec Coating Resins Acquires New Name Allnex

Research and Markets Adds Report on the US Unlaminated Plastics Profile Manufacturing Industry

Cereplast Compostable Blown Film Series Receives DIN CERTCO and Vinçotte Certifications

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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