Automotive

Try Multilayer Injection for Efficient Molding of Thick-Walled Lenses

A new approach to multilayer injection molding boosts productivity in making challenging optical plastic parts, such as thick-walled LED lenses for automotive headlights, which have tolerances in the micron range.

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polyolefins

Numerous ‘Firsts’ Among Winners of 2014 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards

The 44th annual awards competition broke new ground in almost all award categories

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Automotive

PP Prices Drop About Twice More From Last Month

Further major decline in PP prices possible for first month of 2015.

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Medical

RTP Completes Acquisition Of Alloy Polymers

RTP strengthens position in high-volume contract manufacturing sector with new wholly-owned subsidiary.

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Elastomers

Polyester TPE Used In Novel Wave Protection System

Energy-damping bellow made from DuPont's Hytrel TPC acts like a shock absorber in a unique wave protection system.

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Micromolding

Wittmann Battenfeld Expands Mexican Operations

Wittmann Battenfeld鈥檚 Mexican subsidiary is undergoing its second expansion in two years, boosting warehouse and office space at its Quer茅taro subsidiary.

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Global PEI Shortage To Last Until Second Half Of 2015

With SABIC's Ultem PEI supply tightness expected to continue, RTP is hosting a webinar to discuss alternative compounds it is offering.

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color

Americhem's Infinity Engineered Compounds Acquires LTL Color Compounders

Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds is the name of the newest Americhem group of companies.

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Automotive

Fine-Particle Cellulosics Key To Patented Bio-Plastic Compounds

Through a Japanese/U.S. joint venture, a new range of customized bio-plastic compounds are now available in North America.

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Automotive

Mexico’s Auto Market Accelerates, Brings Plastics Along

Mexico’s booming automotive industry inevitably became part of the conversation with exhibitors at the country’s largest plastics trade fair, Plastimagen.

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Blending & Dosing