Engineering Resins

Automotive

Lanxess Launches Hollow-Profile Hybrid Technology

Metallic hollow profiles can be functionalized on conventional injection molding machines with plastic compounds.  

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BASF’s Ultradur PBT Replaces Steel in Structural Bracket of Sunroof Headliner

Automotive sunroof frame made with BASF’s Ultradur High Speed is 60% lighter than traditional solutions.  

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DuPont’s 100% Biofeedstock Based Acetal Selected by Conveyor Component Manufacturer

Regina is first-to-market with conveyor chain and modular belts based on new Delrin acetal produced from 100% biofeedstock from waste.  

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economics

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Aims for Climate Neutrality by 2023 and Climate Positivity by 2030

Two recent MCAM acquisitions further support the company’s circular economy actions.

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Automotive

Lanxess’ FR, Glass-Reinforced Nylon 6 Selected for Lower Weight EV Battery Housings

A Durethan nylon 6 grade from Lanxess applied to a series production of Korean carmaker  

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Automation

Lanxess Develops Concept for Radar Sensors with Integrated Thermal Management

Using its high-performance thermoplastics, Lanxess’ thermal management concept is aimed at autonomous driving.

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CFRTP Composites Set to Grow at Expanded Pace Over Next 10 Years

Market research firm Fact.MR projects an annual growth of over 8% for continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.  

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High-Performance Engineering Resin Compounds with Recycle Content

Lehvoss’ new Luvotech eco line of compounds offer a significantly improved carbon footprint.

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Certified Circular PC Resin and Blends

SABIC’s launch of PC made from the upcycling of mixed plastic PCR said to be a first in the industry

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Benvic Acquires Custom Compounder Chemres with Focus on Medical Market

France’s specialty PVC compounder Benvic enters the U.S. market via Chemres acquisition.

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