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BWAY to Sell Plastic Bottle Business to Ring Container Technologies

BWAY, a provider of general line rigid containers in North America, has entered into a contract with Ring Container Technologies. According to the agreement, BWAY will sell its business of blow molded plastic bottles to Ring. Plastic bottles in various sizes from one gallon to ten liters are included in this business.

12 Mar 2012

Techint Engineering & Construction Builds Plants for bio-on’s Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) Bioplastic

bio-on has selected Techint Engineering & Construction for building plants to produce Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) bioplastic.

9 Mar 2012

Arburg to Showcase Plastic Moulding Machines at Chinaplas 2012

Arburg, a manufacturer of injection moulding machines for plastics processing, will showcase hydraulic, hybrid and electric Allrounder machines that produces high-quality plastic moulded parts for packaging and optical markets at the Chinaplas 2012 exhibition. In addition, the company will introduce the new electric EDRIVE series at the event.

7 Mar 2012

Bioengineers Develop Self-Healing Hydrogel Material

A self-healing hydrogel material has been developed by bioengineers from the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego).

7 Mar 2012

Report by Global Industry Analysts on Future Global Polyols Market

GIA has declared the release of a global report on Polyols markets. Backed by the emerging consumer demands and increasing concentration on nutritional and health advantages of foods, the global market for Polyols will reach €4.33 B by 2017.

From Global Industry Analysts, Inc. 6 Mar 2012

GIA Report on the Global Polymeric Foams Market

GIA presents an all-inclusive global report on the polymeric foam market. Polymeric foams have excellent insulating properties, impact-resistant characteristics, buoyancy, and exceptional strength- weight ratios, and therefore have widespread applications.

From Global Industry Analysts, Inc. 6 Mar 2012

New Brand Name for Momentive Performance Materials’ Hardcoats

Momentive Performance Materials has unveiled the new brand name, SilFORT, for its wide range of hardcoat products. The SilFORT brand includes over 20 advanced, patent-protected hardcoats, which enable the use of polymeric substrates in consumer and industrial applications.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 6 Mar 2012

Researchers Tap Chemical Energy from Squeezed Polymers

A research study by Bartosz A. Grzybowski and his team at the Northwestern University has demonstrated that free radicals released from squeezed polymers produce substantial energy, which is capable of powering chemical reactions in water.

6 Mar 2012

carbonLITE Officially Opens Bottle-To-Bottle Plastic Recycling Facility in California

carbonLITE, a manufacturer of bottle-grade raw material for producing new bottles, has announced the official opening of its bottle-to-bottle plastic recycling plant in Riverside, California.

5 Mar 2012

Beijing PlasChem to Expand its Product Offering Through Joint Venture

Beijing PlasChem Trading has inked a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture with one of the subsidiaries of Nexeo Solutions, a provider of chemicals, composites, plastics and environmental services.

5 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

BWAY to Sell Plastic Bottle Business to Ring Container Technologies

Techint Engineering & Construction Builds Plants for bio-on’s Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) Bioplastic

Arburg to Showcase Plastic Moulding Machines at Chinaplas 2012

Bioengineers Develop Self-Healing Hydrogel Material

Report by Global Industry Analysts on Future Global Polyols Market

GIA Report on the Global Polymeric Foams Market

New Brand Name for Momentive Performance Materials’ Hardcoats

Researchers Tap Chemical Energy from Squeezed Polymers

carbonLITE Officially Opens Bottle-To-Bottle Plastic Recycling Facility in California

Beijing PlasChem to Expand its Product Offering Through Joint Venture

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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