Engineering Resins

Automotive

Materials: Lightweight Honeycomb Production Technology at K 2019

EconCore to highlight its patented technology for various industries.

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Materials: Next Generation Conductive Masterbatch Technologies

RTP Co.’s new CCX line designed to mitigate ESD.

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Automotive

INEOS Styrolution Celebrates Groundbreaking of New ASA Plant

The new ASA plant further strenghthens INEOS Styrolution’s global lead % increases local supplies.

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Construction

Low-Volatility UV Absorber Shields PC-Based 5G Base Stations from UV Light

Tinuvin 360 shown to extend dervice life of 5G base stations and to ensure stable production leading to higher yields.

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Automotive

Materials: Victrex Awarded Key Automotive Quality Standard for Manufacture of Gears on Display at K 2019

USA design and manufacturing facility proves performance power with PEEK-based gears available for both ICE & electric powertrain platforms.

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Electronics

Materials: Low-Dielectric-Loss PEI for Electronic Components in 5G Communications and Millimeter-Wave Radar

A polyimide (PEI) material suitable for electronic components used in 5G communications and for millimeter-wave radar has been developed by Toray Industries, Inc. (U.S. office in NYC, N.Y.). The new material has the heat resistance, mechanical characteristics and adhesive properties typical of PEI resins, coupled with the low-dielectric-loss performance that is essential for high-speed communications.

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Materials: PPE-Based Compounds for 5G Base Station Antennas

New polymer formulations in response to highly innovative fifth generation (5G) telecommunications network development that will help increase speed to market and design flexibility for 5G base station antenna manufacturers have been unveiled by PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio.

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Medical

Materials: SMA/PMMA for POC Medical Test Devices

Polyscope’s new alloy said to be a game-changer for point-of-care medical devices.

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Automotive

Covestro Steps Up Investment in Thermoplastic Composites

Covestro, Pittsburgh, Penn., is further developing its offerings and capabilities in continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites in response to market trends and a growing demand from customers.

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PART 2: The Importance of Mold Temperature When Processing Polycarbonate

Don’t be afraid to increase mold temperature to improve part quality when making PC parts. Take a look at a few examples here.

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