Automotive
High-Temperature-Resistant Plastic Targets Electric Vehicle Applications
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies says its injection-moldable thermoplastic withstood an applied flame with a temperature of 1,200°C for more than 25 minutes.
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SPE 2023 Automotive Awards Highlight ‘Firsts’ and Emerging Technologies
Nods given to several ‘firsts’ as well as rapidly emerging technologies with sustainability nearly always a major theme.
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EV Chargers Made From Renewable PC
SABIC is enabling Charge Amps to manufacture electric vehicle (EV) chargers with a housing made from certified renewable PC, a first for the industry.
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Additive Fusion Technology Optimizes Composite Structures for Demanding Applications
9T Labs continues to enhance the efficiency of its technology, which produces composite parts with intentionally oriented fibers.
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Matting Agent Designed for Engineering Resin Automotive and Other Types of Components
CAI Performance Additives’ ST-B50T is effective in ABS, PC/ABS, PC/ASA and PC/PBT.
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Recycled Plastic Applied In Composite Railroad Ties
Granite Peak Plastics announced the launch of Triton Ties, an alternative to wooden ties.
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Chemical Recycling Trials for Glass-Reinforced Nylon
Honda and Toray are jointly validating a process for recycling Nylon 6 with automotive applications.
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Molder Repairs Platen Holes with Threaded Inserts
Automotive molder ITW Deltar Fasteners found new life for the battered bolt holes on its machine platens with a solution that’s designed to last.
Read MoreBiobased Mold Release for PP Automotive Formulations
Palsgaard’s Einar 201 was developed to help automotive compounders enhance the sustainability of PP formulations for class ‘A’ mold release.
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Ultralight Cargo Bikes Leverage 3D Printed Parts
Carbon fiber bicycle maker Maniac & Sane developed a lightweight carbon fiber cargo bike with 3D printed components using Evonik’s Infinam PA12.
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