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Berry Plastics to Exhibit Latest Products at Aircraft Interiors Expo

Berry Plastics Group, Inc., a leading global manufacturer and marketer of value-added plastic packaging and engineered materials, is proud to be exhibiting at the 2013 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX). Scheduled for April 9-11 in Hamburg, Germany, AIX is the world’s largest event dedicated to the aircraft interiors industry.

From Berry Global, Inc. 26 Mar 2013

New Aligning Technique Paves Way for High-Performance Paintable Plastic Electronics

Semiconducting polymers are an unruly bunch, but University of Michigan engineers have developed a new method for getting them in line that could pave the way for cheaper, greener, "paint-on" plastic electronics.

25 Mar 2013

Hilex Poly Receives Coveted Award for Bag-2-Bag Recycling Program

Last evening, Hilex Poly Co., an industry leading U.S. manufacturer and recycler of plastic bags, received the 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers Environmental Division's Award for Plastics Recycling Technologies and Applications.

25 Mar 2013

New Report on Global Geotextiles Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Geotextiles Market by Types (Woven, Nonwoven, Knitted), Materials (Polypropylene, Polyester, Polyethylene) & Applications (Road Industry, Pavement Repair, Erosion Control, Waste Containment, Railroad Stabilization) - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2017" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 22 Mar 2013

Zimmer Introduces Trabecular Metal Total Ankle made from Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal health, today introduced the Zimmer® Trabecular Metal™ Total Ankle, a complete ankle replacement and instrument system, at the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting.

22 Mar 2013

Asahi Kasei Plastics Invests in New Compounding Line to Address Growing Markets

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. announces they are proceeding with a $5 million investment in a new compounding line and plant improvements to accommodate increased business in all markets.

From Asahi Kasei America, Inc. 22 Mar 2013

Cheaper and More Sustainable Way to Make Acrylate

A key advance, newly reported by chemists from Brown and Yale Universities, could lead to a cheaper and more sustainable way to make acrylate, an important commodity chemical used to make materials from polyester fabrics to diapers.

22 Mar 2013

ARBURG Technology Days 2013 Receives Over 5,500 Trade Visitors

Over 5,500 trade visitors from 47 countries, more than ever before, visited the Arburg Technology Days from 13 to 16 March. This international event for the plastic injection moulding industry, which boasted over 40 exhibits, focused entirely on the subject of production efficiency.

From Arburg GmbH 20 Mar 2013

Dow Plans to Build Specialty Material Production Units on US Gulf Coast

The Dow Chemical Company announced today that it intends to build several new, specialty material production units aligned to its high value Performance Plastics franchise on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

From Dow Chemicals 19 Mar 2013

Dow Coating Materials Highlights FASTRACK Quick-Dry Technology at ECS 2013

Road striping is an essential safety measure that helps keep drivers on track across thousands of kilometers of roadway throughout Europe. According to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by Dow Coating Materials, replacing standard traffic paint with water-borne alternatives could yield a reduction of more than 80% in VOCs emitted from annual road striping applications.

From Dow Chemicals 19 Mar 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

Berry Plastics to Exhibit Latest Products at Aircraft Interiors Expo

New Aligning Technique Paves Way for High-Performance Paintable Plastic Electronics

Hilex Poly Receives Coveted Award for Bag-2-Bag Recycling Program

New Report on Global Geotextiles Market

Zimmer Introduces Trabecular Metal Total Ankle made from Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene

Asahi Kasei Plastics Invests in New Compounding Line to Address Growing Markets

Cheaper and More Sustainable Way to Make Acrylate

ARBURG Technology Days 2013 Receives Over 5,500 Trade Visitors

Dow Plans to Build Specialty Material Production Units on US Gulf Coast

Dow Coating Materials Highlights FASTRACK Quick-Dry Technology at ECS 2013

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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Material Matters: Building Effective Glove Boxes for Sensitive Applications

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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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