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Plastic Engineering Conference Exceeds 2010 Attendance by 31 per cent

Attendance at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANTEC® 2011 totaled 2,023, nearly 31% greater than the 2010 annual technical conference, SPE announced today.

15 May 2011

Mercedes Uses Plastic Fuel Filler Flaps on T-Model in the E-Class Range

The current T-model in the E-Class from Mercedes has an especially large fuel filler flap, since it is intended to accommodate variable fueling options. This flap has recently been converted to the new Ultramid® TOP 4000 from BASF, a mineral-filled semi-aromatic polyamide (PA 6/6T).

From BASF Corporation 15 May 2011

Momentive Exhibits Silicone-Based Advanced Personal Care Technologies at NYSCC Event

Momentive Performance Materials, a provider of silicones and specialty materials, has launched four advanced technologies in personal care.

13 May 2011

FPInnovations and Partners Produce First Batches of Lignin for Canadian Researchers

FPInnovations, along with AbitibiBowater, Natural Resources Canada and the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio Economy, is manufacturing the first batches of lignin, an organic substance, for Canadian scientists. Lignin, which is obtained from the pulping process, is used for producing fossil fuel alternatives.

13 May 2011

ACH Foam Supplies EPS Geofoam to West Valley TRAX Rail Line Project

ACH Foam Technologies has delivered EPS Geofoam to the TRAX light rail line in West Valley located near Salt Lake City, Utah.

13 May 2011

DuPont to Increase Specialty Copolymer Production Capacity

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers today announced that it will increase capacity at its site at Dordrecht, Netherlands, to meet strong demand for specialty copolymers, DuPont Bynel adhesive resins, DuPont Fusabo...

12 May 2011

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Forms JV to Produce Phenolics In China

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc., a leading global producer of specialty chemicals and materials, and UPC Technology Corporation, a leading China-based producer of specialty chemicals, announced today they have signed ...

12 May 2011

PolyOne Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Center in Ohio

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today opened the doors of a state-of-the art Innovation Center at its Avon Lake, Ohio headquarters. ...

12 May 2011

Cook Polymer Technology Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Canton, Illinois

Raw material manufacturer, Cook Polymer Technology has announced the establishment of a new plant in the city of Canton, Illinois. The investment expected for the project is $15 million.

12 May 2011

Huge Growth Potential for Nanotechnology-Based Products

According to the latest report released by the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, the emerging international market for nanotechnology-enabled products is expected to expand at ~19% between 2011 and 2013 and will reach US$ 2.4 trillion by 2015.

12 May 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

Plastic Engineering Conference Exceeds 2010 Attendance by 31 per cent

Mercedes Uses Plastic Fuel Filler Flaps on T-Model in the E-Class Range

Momentive Exhibits Silicone-Based Advanced Personal Care Technologies at NYSCC Event

FPInnovations and Partners Produce First Batches of Lignin for Canadian Researchers

ACH Foam Supplies EPS Geofoam to West Valley TRAX Rail Line Project

DuPont to Increase Specialty Copolymer Production Capacity

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Forms JV to Produce Phenolics In China

PolyOne Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Center in Ohio

Cook Polymer Technology Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Canton, Illinois

Huge Growth Potential for Nanotechnology-Based Products

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

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

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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

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

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

6Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

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