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Asahi Kasei Plastics Expands Engineered Plastics Production Capacity

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Chemicals and a supplier of sophisticated engineered polymer compounds, Asahi Kasei Plastics North America is expanding its production capacity to 30% in order to meet the growing demands for Xyron (mPPE) and Leona (PA66+6I and PA66) engineering plastics products.

14 Mar 2011

Bank of Canada to Start Circulating New Polymer Bank Note Series from November, 2011

The Bank of Canada provides updated information on the new polymer bank note series including technical, background and circulation details.

14 Mar 2011

Xerium Technologies Introduces Roll Cover Products for Paper Production

Producer of industrial rolls and textiles for the paper production procedures, Xerium Technologies has introduced a new line of technologically improved roll cover products.

11 Mar 2011

Pall to Display Advanced Filtration Products at 2011 Pittcon Conference and Expo

Pall has announced that it will display sophisticated filtration products to facilitate lab procedures at the Pittcon Conference and Expo 2011 to be conducted from 13 to 18 March 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

11 Mar 2011

China Prosperity Announces Successful Start-Up of PTA Plant

China Prosperity (Jiangyin) Petrochemical and INVISTA Performance Technologies (IPT), an integrated manufacturer of fibers and polymers, have proclaimed that China Prosperity’s PTA facility, which has an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons, has successfully initiated its operation.

10 Mar 2011

Merritt International Unveils Crackle Tumblers Made of Eastman Tritan copolyester

Producer of modern tableware, Merritt International has launched Crackle tumblers that are produced with Eastman Tritan copolyester.

10 Mar 2011

Fluorofil ePTFE Membrane Filters Cater for Demanding Applications

Fluorofil™ filter cartridges from Porvair Filtration Group are manufactured using a highly hydrophobic Gore ePTFE membrane. The enhanced ePTFE membrane offers exceptionally high gas flow rates at low pressure differentials.

From Porvair Filtration Group 9 Mar 2011

Quik-Shield 106 Insulation Formula Earns Approval from NRC-CCMC

Supplier of polyurethane and coatings solutions, SWD Urethane has proclaimed that its Quik-Shield 106 1/2 lb insulation formula has received approval from National Research Council - Canadian Construction Materials Centre (NRC-CCMC) for use and sale in the Canadian market. The product approval number from the NRC-CCMC is 13390-R.

9 Mar 2011

Nextlife to Supply Post-Consumer Recycled Polypropylene Resin to Preserve

Nextlife partners with Preserve, a sustainable products producer, to supply FDA approved polypropylene (PP) resins that are 100% post-consumer recycled to Preserve.

8 Mar 2011

Lightwave to Feature Electro-Optical Polymer Technology at Roth Capital Conference

Lightwave Logic, Inc. a technology company focused on the development of a Next Generation Electro-Optic Polymer Materials Platform for applications in high speed fiber-optic data communications and optical computing, announced that it will be presenting at the upcoming Roth Capital Growth OTC Conference.

7 Mar 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

Asahi Kasei Plastics Expands Engineered Plastics Production Capacity

Bank of Canada to Start Circulating New Polymer Bank Note Series from November, 2011

Xerium Technologies Introduces Roll Cover Products for Paper Production

Pall to Display Advanced Filtration Products at 2011 Pittcon Conference and Expo

China Prosperity Announces Successful Start-Up of PTA Plant

Merritt International Unveils Crackle Tumblers Made of Eastman Tritan copolyester

Fluorofil ePTFE Membrane Filters Cater for Demanding Applications

Quik-Shield 106 Insulation Formula Earns Approval from NRC-CCMC

Nextlife to Supply Post-Consumer Recycled Polypropylene Resin to Preserve

Lightwave to Feature Electro-Optical Polymer Technology at Roth Capital Conference

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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

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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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Editorial Highlights