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Additives: Additive and White Masterbatch Portfolio for BOPE Films
Ampacet’s Biox4ce additive masterbatches for biaxially-oriented polyethylene (BOPE) film applications support the circular economy.
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Materials: Unusual Crosslinkable Elastomers Outperform TPVs, Silicones and Thermoset Rubbers
PolyOne’s new Barricade Elastomers offer high-temperature compression set performance, easier processing and lighter weight.
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Materials: Implant-Grade PEEK Filament for Medical Applications in 3D Printing
The material was developed for fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology.
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Materials: Polyoxymethylene for Injection Molded Automotive Fuel Systems
Polyplastics’ Duracon POM boasts improved diesel fuel resistance for auto fuel components.
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Additives: Graphene Nanotubes in Fluoroelastomers Benefit Oil & Gas and Automotive Sectors
OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes for fluoroelastomers (FKM) shown to perform optimally in components such as seals, O-rings, gaskets and hoses.
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Industry 4.0: Wittmann Battenfeld Makes OPC UA Compatibility Standard
Citing the impact of the coronavirus on the need to digitize manufacturing, Wittmann Battenfeld announced that effective April 1, newly ordered peripheral equipment complies with OPC UA communication protocols free of charge.
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Additives: Liquid Colorants Based on Unique Liquid Carrier Technology for Polyolefins and Styrenics
Britec’s Qd²-Liquid Carrier System boasts improved particle distribution in the polymer that supports higher pigments loadings-reducing use rates, and more.
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Compounding: Higher-Performing Pilot Machine
Series is height adjustable and can process highly filled and viscous materials.
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Blending: 'Smart' Software Saves Labor Costs, Boosts Quality
Helps operators make blending decisions and reduce errors when manually adjusting recipes.
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Testing: High-Throughput Water Vapor Permeation Analyzer
Ametek Mocon’s new Aquatran 3/38 vapor permeation analyzer geared to labs that perform a high volyme of barrier fil, QC testing.
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Materials:Laser Weldable Nylon 66 Compound for Broad Range of Applications
PolyOne’s new laser weldable Bergamid nylon 66 formulation tailored to automotive, consumer goods and medical devices.
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Tooling: Heat-Resistant 3D Printing Material Suited to Plastic Tooling
A tough, heat-resistant resin for 3D printing was introduced last November by 3D Systems.
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