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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

Dotmar Adds Plastic Non-Metallic Chain Systems to Materials Handling Arsenal

Advanced long-life plastic and metal chain systems are being incorporated into Dotmar EPP’s materials handling ranges as the company expands its role as a systems supplier in addition to component design and fabric...

31 Mar 2008

Dotmar Uses Computer Aided Selection and Design to Produce Improved Bushes and Bearings

A sophisticated and powerful computer-aided materials selection and design (CAMSAD) programme is being employed by thermoplastics engineering specialist Dotmar EPP to help engineers and manufacturers produce better bushe...

31 Mar 2008

Advanced Engineering Plastics Make Viable Alternatives to Metals

Engineers have known for years about the wonderful positives of different thermoplastics, including light weight, low friction, non-corrosion, dimensional stability, cleanliness and static dissipation. $$IMAGE$$ B...

31 Mar 2008

Dow Demonstrate Committment to Global Health at Worldwide Industry Exhibition

Dow is demonstrating its commitment to the global Health and Hygiene market segment with an expanded presence at INDEX 08 (Geneva, April 15-18). Held every three years, INDEX is one of the largest exhibitions for the non...

30 Mar 2008

INEOS Technologies Signs Agreement with Russia Leading Petrochemical Company

Sibur LLC has selected INEOS' Innovene PP Process for a new 200,000 tpa polypropylene plant to be constructed at the production site of Tomskneftekhim LLC, Tomsk, Russian Federation. The Tomsk plant will be the n...

30 Mar 2008

High Tech Method Preventing Plastic Counterfeiting

Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have devised a high tech way to add Anti-counterfeiting to plastic products as they are created in the moulding process. The process could cost less than one per cent of th...

30 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

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

Dotmar Adds Plastic Non-Metallic Chain Systems to Materials Handling Arsenal

Dotmar Uses Computer Aided Selection and Design to Produce Improved Bushes and Bearings

Advanced Engineering Plastics Make Viable Alternatives to Metals

Dow Demonstrate Committment to Global Health at Worldwide Industry Exhibition

INEOS Technologies Signs Agreement with Russia Leading Petrochemical Company

High Tech Method Preventing Plastic Counterfeiting

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

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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How Nanoindentation Advances Fracture Toughness Testing

Game-Changing Advances in Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace Systems

Nanoscale Characterization of 2D Materials Achieved with AFM

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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

2Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

3“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

4Microwave Technology Revolutionizes Clean Hydrogen Production

5Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

6Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

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Editorial Highlights