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Polyurethane-Based Material Ideal for Constructing Lightweight Trains

A new polyurethane-based sandwich material has been developed by researchers to build lightweight trains.

30 Mar 2012

Styrolution to Introduce Luran S BX11012 Polymer at NPE 2012

Styrolution, a supplier of styrene monomers, polystyrene and copolymers and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, has planned to launch Luran S BX11012, a new acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) polymer material, at NPE 2012 international plastics exhibition, which will be held from April 2 to 5 in Orlando.

30 Mar 2012

Dow Formulated Systems’ New Epoxy Systems for LPG and CNG Pressure Vessels

Dow Formulated Systems has introduced a new DOW VORAFORCE TW epoxy system series for the fabrication of composite liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) pressure vessels.

30 Mar 2012

Teijin Develops New Polyester Fabrics for Work Uniforms

New polyester fabrics have been developed by Teijin Fibers for work uniforms.

From Teijin Limited 30 Mar 2012

Npe – Plastics Expo to be Held in Orlando, Florida

Npe, an important global exhibition for the plastics industry, will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from April 1 to 5.

29 Mar 2012

IQPC Honors PolyOne with Best Process Excellence Program Award

International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC) has recognized PolyOne, a supplier of specialized polymer materials, solutions and services, with the 2012 Best Process Excellence Program award for the company’s Lean Six Sigma program. This program was introduced in 2008 and has been providing significant operational and financial advancements.

29 Mar 2012

Coperion to Showcase STS Advanced Series for Plastic Compounding at Chinaplas 2012

Coperion has announced that it will exhibit the STS advanced series at Chinaplas, which will be held from 18 to 21 April 2012 in Shanghai. These advanced series are available in new and enhanced features.

From Coperion GmbH 29 Mar 2012

3M’s Polyurethane Tapes to Protect Aircraft Interior from Corrosion

3M Aerospace has launched enhanced polyurethane protective tapes to protect the wet areas of the aircraft, which is exposed to substructure corrosion. These tapes cover the seams present in the joints of the floor panels. Also, the company has introduced wide-area tapes for protecting bigger regions that are exposed to moisture.

From 3M 29 Mar 2012

Momentive Specialty Chemicals’ Products for Wind Turbine Blades to be Featured at JEC 2012

At the JEC 2012 Composites Show, which is to be held in Paris from March 27 to 29, Momentive Specialty Chemicals will exhibit its four innovative products for wind turbine rotor blades.

28 Mar 2012

Researchers Develop Self-Repairing Plastics

Professor Marek W. Urban from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg has explained a new class of plastics that heal like the human skin at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) 2012 National Meeting & Exposition.

28 Mar 2012

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

Polyurethane-Based Material Ideal for Constructing Lightweight Trains

Styrolution to Introduce Luran S BX11012 Polymer at NPE 2012

Dow Formulated Systems’ New Epoxy Systems for LPG and CNG Pressure Vessels

Teijin Develops New Polyester Fabrics for Work Uniforms

Npe – Plastics Expo to be Held in Orlando, Florida

IQPC Honors PolyOne with Best Process Excellence Program Award

Coperion to Showcase STS Advanced Series for Plastic Compounding at Chinaplas 2012

3M’s Polyurethane Tapes to Protect Aircraft Interior from Corrosion

Momentive Specialty Chemicals’ Products for Wind Turbine Blades to be Featured at JEC 2012

Researchers Develop Self-Repairing 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

5Exploring the Applications of Biopolymers

6Method to Create High-Performance, Easily Recyclable Plastics Developed

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