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UMass Scientists Develop New Printing Technique to Create 3-D Shapes of Polymers

Ryan Hayward, Christian Santangelo and colleagues, researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have recently used polymer science and photographic methods for creating a new method that will help print 2-D polymer sheets, which can be folded into 3-D shapes, with the addition of water. The new method may find applications from medicine to robotics.

13 Mar 2012

Zwick to Exhibit A Wide Range of Plastics Testing Equipment at NPE 2012

Zwick USA, the subsidiary of global materials testing equipment leader Zwick/Roell AG, will exhibit a wide range of plastics testing equipment at the National Plastics Expo 2012 to be held here April 1 to 5. Zwick is th...

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 12 Mar 2012

EcoSynthetix to Supply Biolatex Polymer Binder for Fibreglass Insulation

EcoSynthetix, a renewable chemicals company, has obtained a commercial contract from one of the main five manufacturers of insulation in the US. According to the contract, the company will supply EcoSphere biolatex binders for use in insulation products that are free from formaldehyde.

12 Mar 2012

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

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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

UMass Scientists Develop New Printing Technique to Create 3-D Shapes of Polymers

Zwick to Exhibit A Wide Range of Plastics Testing Equipment at NPE 2012

EcoSynthetix to Supply Biolatex Polymer Binder for Fibreglass Insulation

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

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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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

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

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2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

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