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JSR Announces Significant Improvements in Polylactic Acid-Based Bioplastic

JSR declared that its polylactic acid-based bioplastic called ‘BIOLLOY’ has shown considerable enhancements in terms of important properties and has demonstrated positive results in thin wall applications.

9 Jun 2011

E+T Plastics Establishes its Eighth Facility in Teterboro, New Jersey

E&T Plastics, which distributes plastic film, tube, rod and sheet, has completed the year long consolidation of its production operations in Teterboro, New Jersey to a 70,000-square-foot facility that will serve as the primary production plant, distribution center and sales office.

8 Jun 2011

Non-Lead Radiation Shielding Components for CT Scanners

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today announced that it has worked with Siemens Healthcare to develop non-lead radiation shielding components for Siemens' newest line of CT scanners. PolyOne is displaying the compone...

7 Jun 2011

Arkema Sells Off PEKK Medical Business

After acquiring in 2009 Oxford Performance Materials, an American company specializing in PEKK (polyether ketone ketone), Arkema has decided to concentrate its development efforts on the PEKK industrial business and to s...

7 Jun 2011

D+W Fine Pack Adds New Products to its SeeShell and DisplayCake Packaging Lines

D&W Fine Pack, a pioneer in the foodservice packaging market, has added new products to its SeeShell and DisplayCake packaging series used for bakery applications.

6 Jun 2011

Torwin Introduces Vinylbilt’s Armor Series Vinyl Windows

Torwin, a company specializing in window and door products, has announced the launch of new Armor Series vinyl windows from Vinylbilt.

6 Jun 2011

Alliance Polymers + Services Unveils Soft A-Series of Maxelast Thermoplastic Elastomers

Alliance Polymers & Services, which distributes Maxelast TPEs (thermoplastic elastomers) exclusively in the North American market, has introduced the soft A-Series of Maxelast thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for overmolding applications.

6 Jun 2011

Biomerics to Display Thermoplastic Polyurethane Products at MD+M East

One of the leading providers of medical polymer solutions, Biomerics announced that it has planned to display its thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) product line at the MD&M East conference. The TPUs are used in medical tubing products and medical equipment.

4 Jun 2011

China XD Plastics Gets Approval from Board of Directors to Develop New Facilities in China

China XD Plastics, which produces modified plastics for automotive applications, proclaimed that it has received approval from its board of directors for the construction plan and budget proposed by its subsidiary, Harbin Xinda Macromolecule Material, for its new production facilities.

4 Jun 2011

AmTopp to Increase its Stretch Film Production Capacity

AmTopp, a division of Inteplast Group, declared that it has planned to improve the utilization of its acquired plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania by incorporating two cast film extrusion lines at its plant in Lolita, Texas.

4 Jun 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

JSR Announces Significant Improvements in Polylactic Acid-Based Bioplastic

E+T Plastics Establishes its Eighth Facility in Teterboro, New Jersey

Non-Lead Radiation Shielding Components for CT Scanners

Arkema Sells Off PEKK Medical Business

D+W Fine Pack Adds New Products to its SeeShell and DisplayCake Packaging Lines

Torwin Introduces Vinylbilt’s Armor Series Vinyl Windows

Alliance Polymers + Services Unveils Soft A-Series of Maxelast Thermoplastic Elastomers

Biomerics to Display Thermoplastic Polyurethane Products at MD+M East

China XD Plastics Gets Approval from Board of Directors to Develop New Facilities in China

AmTopp to Increase its Stretch Film Production Capacity

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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

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2Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

3Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

4Atomic-Scale Platinum Clusters for Efficient Catalysis

5Emerson Helps Oil and Gas Company Meet Emissions Standards with New Electric Dump Valves

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