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Strategic Business Report on Global Plastic Film and Sheets Market

Low per capita consumption and rapid economic growth combine to propel the plastic film and sheets market in Asia-Pacific, with China and India at the vanguard of growth. North America, Japan and Western Europe repres...

14 Feb 2011

Synthetic Fibers Suited to the Extreme Conditions of Snow Sports

Crisp cold air, sparkling fresh-fallen snow and a swift board beneath their feet: that’s all it takes to make winter athletes happy. As they speed down the slope at full tilt, swiftly ducking and weaving their way between the slalom poles and whirling up the snow, it can get pretty warm inside the ski suit, even when the temperature is freezing outside.

From BASF Corporation 14 Feb 2011

Materials Recycling in Spain Well Below Legal Limits

Researchers from the Jaume I University in Castellón (Spain) have evaluated the efficiency of the four urban waste collection models used in Spanish cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants. The results show that, in the best of cases, 45% of paper and 20% of metal and plastic containers are recycled - percentages that are far off the minimum targets established by law.

13 Feb 2011

Extruded Corrugated Roofing for Commercial Buildings

Thanks to Luran® HH 120, a plastic specialty in the SAN portfolio from BASF’s subsidiary Styrolution, the French company Renolit Ondex, will be entering the market regions bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The company specializes in corrugated roof sheets for commercial buildings.

From BASF Corporation 13 Feb 2011

VisiPak Expands its Line of Thermoformed Stock Clamshell Packaging

VisiPak eyes the future by doubling its line of stock clamshell packaging.

From VisiPak 11 Feb 2011

Visible Optical Filter Installed in iCure System Heats Light Sensitive Plastics in Medical Devices

Icure thermal spot curing equipped with new Vis optical filter safely heats light sensitive plastics used in disposable medical devices.

11 Feb 2011

Trend Analysis on Global Electroactive Polymers Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Electro - Active Polymers Market Trends, Applications and Forecasts (2009-2014)" report to their offering. Technological developments in the el...

11 Feb 2011

New Patent Covers Methods to Use NaturalNano's Halloysite Natural Tubes in Polymers

NaturalNano, Inc. announced today the issuance of a US patent covering methods for optimizing the processes used to incorporate NaturalNano's Halloysite Natural Tubes (HNTs) in polymers.

11 Feb 2011

Sabic Innovative Plastics Display Materials for Medical Device Manufacturers

Sabic's specialty compounds provide fresh approaches to regulatory compliance and the surge in wireless monitoring devices for convenient, less-expensive home and outpatient care. SABIC Innovative Plastics is firmly committed to the medical device industry and is making continuous investments in technologies that help customers meet current and future healthcare challenges.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 10 Feb 2011

LiNA Medical Employs Eastman Tritan Copolyester in Two New Medical Devices

Eastman Chemical Company today announced that LiNA Medical is one of the first medical device manufacturers to utilize the durability and high-flow processing advantages of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester in the medical device market with the introduction of the MaxFlow and FleXeal 5™ devices.

10 Feb 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

Strategic Business Report on Global Plastic Film and Sheets Market

Synthetic Fibers Suited to the Extreme Conditions of Snow Sports

Materials Recycling in Spain Well Below Legal Limits

Extruded Corrugated Roofing for Commercial Buildings

VisiPak Expands its Line of Thermoformed Stock Clamshell Packaging

Visible Optical Filter Installed in iCure System Heats Light Sensitive Plastics in Medical Devices

Trend Analysis on Global Electroactive Polymers Market

New Patent Covers Methods to Use NaturalNano's Halloysite Natural Tubes in Polymers

Sabic Innovative Plastics Display Materials for Medical Device Manufacturers

LiNA Medical Employs Eastman Tritan Copolyester in Two New Medical Devices

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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