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Eastman to Present Paper on Formulating Non-Phthalate Plasticizers at PVC Formulation Conference

Dr. Martin Stimpson, Eastman Chemical Company, will be presenting the paper Formulating non-phthalate plasticizers for specialty plastisol applications at 9:40 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 17, during Session 4 – Plasticizers during the PVC Formulation Conference at the Maritim Hotel, Düsseldorf, Germany.

18 Feb 2011

Custom Die Cut Membranes and Filter Media from Interstate Specialty Products

Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. is introducing custom die cut membranes and filter media, made from a wide range of materials to match precise customer requirements for separating air, liquids, and particulates.

18 Feb 2011

Chemtura Plans to Increase Production of High Viscosity Polyalphaolefin Products

Chemtura Corporation has announced the pending completion of the next stage of its multi-stage capacity increase plan for its line of High Viscosity Synton® 40 and Synton® 100 Polyalphaolefin (PAO) products at its facility in Elmira, Ontario, Canada.

18 Feb 2011

Ferro Unveils Santicizer Platinum P-1000 Plasticizer Technology

Ferro Corporation a leading supplier of performance additives, has launched Santicizer® Platinum P-1000 as the first commercial product in a series of innovative high performance non-phthalate plasticizers.

From Vibrantz Technologies 18 Feb 2011

Janco's Flexible Medical Packaging Design for Healthcare Industry

Janco Incorporated, a provider of industrial plastic fabrication based in Dover, New Hampshire has recently announced the perfection of new technology allowing them to provide flexible medical packaging design for a variety of critical medical products, instruments, and devices.

18 Feb 2011

Next Generation in Clear Storage Made Possible with Milliken Clarifying Agent

By choosing Milliken & Company’s Millad® NX8000 clarifying agent, F&M Tool & Plastics, Inc., a Leominster, Mass., injection molding company, has committed to the development of the "Next Generation in Clears Storage".

From Milliken & Company 17 Feb 2011

Hoffer Plastics Buys Four New High-Tech Production Presses

On the heels of a solid 2010 which saw revenues increase 23 percent and the addition of 50 new employees, Hoffer Plastics, one of the largest custom injection molding firms in the U.S., has recently purchased and installed four new, high-tech production presses.

17 Feb 2011

Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastics Enhance Stiffness and Strength of Snowboards

Though it only became an official Olympic sport in 1998, snowboarding has actually been in existence for much longer. Without plastic, snowboarding would likely be stuck at its humble beginnings.

17 Feb 2011

New BodyGuardz Carbon Fiber Films from NLU Products for Mobile Devices

NLU Products, a leader in the device protection market, has expanded its line of scratch-proof BodyGuardz films for mobile devices with the new BodyGuardz Carbon Fiber Skin.

17 Feb 2011

Teknor Apex Formulates TPE Especially for Spoilers to Reduce Fuel Consumption

A thermoplastic elastomer from Teknor Apex Company is specially formulated for bumper extensions or “spoiler lips,” which are injection molded components that automotive manufacturers increasingly deploy to improve fuel economy.

From Teknor Apex 17 Feb 2011

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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

Eastman to Present Paper on Formulating Non-Phthalate Plasticizers at PVC Formulation Conference

Custom Die Cut Membranes and Filter Media from Interstate Specialty Products

Chemtura Plans to Increase Production of High Viscosity Polyalphaolefin Products

Ferro Unveils Santicizer Platinum P-1000 Plasticizer Technology

Janco's Flexible Medical Packaging Design for Healthcare Industry

Next Generation in Clear Storage Made Possible with Milliken Clarifying Agent

Hoffer Plastics Buys Four New High-Tech Production Presses

Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastics Enhance Stiffness and Strength of Snowboards

New BodyGuardz Carbon Fiber Films from NLU Products for Mobile Devices

Teknor Apex Formulates TPE Especially for Spoilers to Reduce Fuel Consumption

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

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How to Optimize Crude Oil Analysis

Sustainable Stillness: Redefining Research Facility Design with STACIS Quiet Islands

An Overview of Hydrogen Production, Storage and Transportation Methods

TOC and TNb Analysis for Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment

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

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

2Absolute EMS Expands Capabilities to Support the AI Industry with High-Complexity, High-Reliability PCB Assembly Services

3Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

4Exploring the Applications of Biopolymers

5The Potential of 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Reactor Applications

6Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Batteries Could Address Future Lithium Shortages

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