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Molded Basotect Parts Allow Components to be Tested for Acoustic Emissions

The Institute of Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics at the University of Stuttgart, Germany can now test components for acoustic emissions. This is possible because sound-absorbing molded parts made of Basotect®, the melamine resin foam from BASF, have been installed in the institute’s laminar wind tunnel.

From BASF Corporation 25 Jul 2011

Pexco Signs Agreement to Buy AllWest Plastics

Pexco, a pioneer in the design and fabrication of custom extruded plastics products, has entered into an agreement to purchase AllWest Plastics.

25 Jul 2011

Visitors Get an Inside Look at What Goes in to Illig Thermoforming Machines

At ILLIG's "Open House" trade show held on July 5th and 6th on the company's premises in Heilbronn, visitors were afforded a detailed glimpse of the technology and performance capabilities of the current line-up of automatic roll-fed thermoforming machines.

From ILLIG Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG 24 Jul 2011

Viscotek GPC System gets Glowing Report from Polymer Scientist

“Good value and excellent performance is a combination that will warm the heart of any academic polymer scientist,” said Professor Kenneth J Wynne of the Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, when asked about his 11-year use of Viscotek gel permeation chromatography (GPC) systems from Malvern Panalytical.

From Malvern Panalytical 21 Jul 2011

UTec to Roll-Out New Line of Nano Conductive Polymer Rollers

Union Technology International (UTec), one of the world’s largest suppliers of high quality aftermarket printer consumables, announced that it will unveil its new line of Nano Conductive Polymer Rollers for application in toner cartridges at the World Expo 2011 exhibition.

21 Jul 2011

Dow and Mitsui to Produce Biopolymers from Sugar-Cane Based Ethanol

Mitsui of Tokyo, Japan and the Dow Chemical Company have formed a joint venture and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver sustainable products to the international versatile, high-performance hygiene, medical and packaging markets.

From Dow Chemicals 21 Jul 2011

BASF to Build Customer Specific Antioxidants Plant in Bahrain

BASF will significantly expand its presence in the Middle East region by building a state-of-the-art plant for customer specific antioxidant blends (CSB) in Bahrain. CSBs are key additives for the production of polymers ...

From BASF Corporation 20 Jul 2011

Nordson to Acquire Value Plastics

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Value Plastics, Inc., ("Value Plastics"), a leading designer and manufacturer of precision engineered, pl...

20 Jul 2011

Scion Signs Licensing Deal to Commercialize Wood Plastic Pellet Technology in Europe

Scion has offered an exclusive license to Sonae Indústria Group, one of the world’s wood technology leaders, to manufacture and sell the wood plastic pellet technology.

20 Jul 2011

Axion International to Supply Building Materials for Plastic Bridge Construction in Scotland

Axion International has been awarded a $170,000 worth purchase order to supply Recycled Structural Composite (RSC) material for the plastic bridge construction in Scotland. The order has been placed by Vertech through Sicut, a business partner of Axion International.

20 Jul 2011

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

Molded Basotect Parts Allow Components to be Tested for Acoustic Emissions

Pexco Signs Agreement to Buy AllWest Plastics

Visitors Get an Inside Look at What Goes in to Illig Thermoforming Machines

Viscotek GPC System gets Glowing Report from Polymer Scientist

UTec to Roll-Out New Line of Nano Conductive Polymer Rollers

Dow and Mitsui to Produce Biopolymers from Sugar-Cane Based Ethanol

BASF to Build Customer Specific Antioxidants Plant in Bahrain

Nordson to Acquire Value Plastics

Scion Signs Licensing Deal to Commercialize Wood Plastic Pellet Technology in Europe

Axion International to Supply Building Materials for Plastic Bridge Construction in Scotland

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How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile 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

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

2Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

3“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

4Microwave Technology Revolutionizes Clean Hydrogen Production

5Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

6Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

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