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Value in End of Life Plastics Motivates Recycling of Waste

The whole planet is trying to find sustainable solutions for the future and the spotlight is currently on waste management and ways of using rubbish as a resource and valuable commodity rather than landfill. In fact in some regions landfill mining is taking place.

From MBA Polymers 6 Mar 2013

ProTec to Present Technology for Targeted Improvement of Technical Polymers at Chinaplas 2013

At this year's Chinaplas in Guangzhou, ProTec Polymer Processing – making its inaugural appearance as an exhibitor at Chinaplas – will be presenting technology and expertise designed for the targeted improvement of the properties of technical polymers, especially polyesters and polyamides.

From Schoeller Arca Systems International 5 Mar 2013

IPG’s Danville Tape Manufacturing Facility Achieves EPA ENERGY STAR Challenge

Intertape Polymer Group® (TSX:ITP) ("IPG®", or the "Company") announces that it has taken a positive step toward improving energy efficiency. IPG® has achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry at its tape manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia by reducing its energy intensity by 14.7% within two years.

5 Mar 2013

New Range of Continuous Thermoplastic Pre-Impregnated Reinforcements for Automotive Applications

CHOMARAT is launching TPreg, its new range of continuous reinforcements for the production of thermoplastic composites.

From Chomarat 5 Mar 2013

Eastman Showcases Kitchen Appliances Made With New-Generation Copolyester, Tritan

To further exhibit the innovative uses of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester for housewares and small appliances, Eastman Chemical Company is showcasing two new applications made with the material from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s line, W.P. Appliances, Inc.

From Eastman 4 Mar 2013

Penn College’s PIRC Becomes Distributor of Global Standards for Plastics Certification

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Plastics Innovation & Resource Center has entered a three-point partnership to become the sole North American distributor of the Global Standards for Plastics Certification (GSPC).

2 Mar 2013

SABIC to Showcase ULTEM and EXTEM Resins at Optical Fiber Communication Conference

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that it will be a first-time exhibitor at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC), March 19-21, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, Calif.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 22 Feb 2013

BASF and Bend Research Partner to Develop Excipients for Poorly Soluble Drugs

BASF SE and Bend Research Inc. have signed an agreement to jointly evaluate and develop novel excipients to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs.

From BASF Corporation 22 Feb 2013

SABIC Adds Bimodal HDPE Blow Molding Grades to Product Portfolio

Producers of blow molded bottles for household and industrial chemicals and for personal care will soon be able to benefit from an added choice in supply of bimodal high density polyethylene (HDPE). SABIC is readying facilities at its plant in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, due to start of commercial production in the second quarter of this year, with grades suitable for containers up to 5L. The same grades, as well as grades intended for jerry cans, drums and other large containers, will also be produced at one of the company’s plants in Saudi Arabia; production there will start in the third quarter of 2013.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 21 Feb 2013

Cereplast Incorporates New Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Algaeplast

Cereplast, Inc. (the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of proprietary biobased, compostable and sustainable bioplastics, today announced the incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Algaeplast™, Inc. Algaeplast' s focus will be the development and manufacture of algae-based bioplastics.

21 Feb 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

Value in End of Life Plastics Motivates Recycling of Waste

ProTec to Present Technology for Targeted Improvement of Technical Polymers at Chinaplas 2013

IPG’s Danville Tape Manufacturing Facility Achieves EPA ENERGY STAR Challenge

New Range of Continuous Thermoplastic Pre-Impregnated Reinforcements for Automotive Applications

Eastman Showcases Kitchen Appliances Made With New-Generation Copolyester, Tritan

Penn College’s PIRC Becomes Distributor of Global Standards for Plastics Certification

SABIC to Showcase ULTEM and EXTEM Resins at Optical Fiber Communication Conference

BASF and Bend Research Partner to Develop Excipients for Poorly Soluble Drugs

SABIC Adds Bimodal HDPE Blow Molding Grades to Product Portfolio

Cereplast Incorporates New Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Algaeplast

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

Real-Time Detection of Hazardous Compounds

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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