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Industrial Applications for Nylon Continue to Grow

Nylon has been with us nearly 70 years now, after the first experimental testing used it as sewing thread in parachute fabric and in women's hosiery. $$IMAGE$$ Nylon stockings were shown in February 1939 at the Sa...

31 Mar 2008

Plastics are Replacing Phosphor Bronze, Stainless Steel and other Metals In the Mining Industry

High performance engineering plastics that don't corrode and never need lubrication are making inroads into mining and minerals processing applications once exclusively the preserve of metals. $$IMAGE$$ Their ...

31 Mar 2008

Dotmar Introduces Advance Polystone Setting New Industry Benchmarks

Low-friction liners offer strong benefits for applications including materials handling, storage, land transport and marine applications. $$IMAGE$$ The proven family of tough Polystone ultra high molecular weight ...

31 Mar 2008

FEA Broadens the Scope of Application for Engineering Plastics

It was once said that “It is the framework which changes with each new technology and not just the picture within the frame.” $$IMAGE$$ This quote captures the essence of what is occurring in the field...

31 Mar 2008

Thermoplastics Provide Clean Alternative To Metals Due to Special Properties

Fabrication and machining of metals for some applications can be a time-consuming and expensive process. $$IMAGE$$ Not only is the job messy and potentially hazardous in some instances, but also the sheave, bush, ...

31 Mar 2008

Eurobelt Meets Australia Food Production Safety Standards

The proposed tightening of Australia's food production safety standards already has forced manufacturers and processors to undertake critical assessments of their current production lines and hygiene practices. $...

31 Mar 2008

Engineering Plastics become More Attractive Alternatives as Metal Prices Soar

As metal prices continue to climb, process and production engineers are more willing then ever to contemplate cost-efficient alternatives. $$IMAGE$$ This is particularly so where expensive metals such as stainless...

31 Mar 2008

Acetal Takes on Metals in Machinery Components

One of the foremost of the light, clean and tough engineering thermoplastics making inroads into the traditional domains of metal machinery components is that wonderfully versatile material acetal. $$IMAGE$$ A hig...

31 Mar 2008

Dotmar Improves Life of Conveyors and and Components for Materials Handling

Expanded ranges of conveyor and machinery components have been introduced by Dotmar EPP to extend the capabilities of its state-of-the-art System Plast materials handling systems. $$IMAGE$$ The new System Plast Li...

31 Mar 2008

Engineering Thermoplastics Make a Good Choice for Materials Handling Applications

Any child can tell you the difference between a good slippery dip and a bad one. They use the seat of their pants as a guide to friction, with the lowest friction offering the fastest ride and the greatest satisfaction. ...

31 Mar 2008

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

Industrial Applications for Nylon Continue to Grow

Plastics are Replacing Phosphor Bronze, Stainless Steel and other Metals In the Mining Industry

Dotmar Introduces Advance Polystone Setting New Industry Benchmarks

FEA Broadens the Scope of Application for Engineering Plastics

Thermoplastics Provide Clean Alternative To Metals Due to Special Properties

Eurobelt Meets Australia Food Production Safety Standards

Engineering Plastics become More Attractive Alternatives as Metal Prices Soar

Acetal Takes on Metals in Machinery Components

Dotmar Improves Life of Conveyors and and Components for Materials Handling

Engineering Thermoplastics Make a Good Choice for Materials Handling Applications

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

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

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The Hidden Dangers of BPA in Plastic Water Bottles and How to Test for Them

How to Optimize Semiconductor Lithography with Multi-Sensor Metrology

Optimization Of The Absorption Solution For Measuring Bromine Content In Polystyrene Using Combustion IC

Exploring a Cost-Efficient Method of Polyol Quality Control

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

2Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

3Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

4New Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

5Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Drive Electrolyte Innovation

6AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

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