Engineering Resins
Materials: Advanced PPA for FR Connectors in E/E Devices
BASF’s new Ultramid Advanced T2000 is touted for its combination of excellent mechanical and dielectric strength at high temperatures.
Read MoreEvonik Reorganizes its Business; Will Exit PPA Market
Focus of Evonilk’s reorganization is on specialty materials such as nylon 12, transparent nylons, and biopolymers.
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DowDuPont to Complete Spin-Off of Companies
Following last month’s spin-off of a ‘new’ Dow, the spin-off of an independent DuPont materials company and the new Corteva agriculture firm will take place June 1.
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Materials: PC, ABS and Blends with Up to 50% Recycled Content for Broad Range of Applications
Star Plastics’ new ReStart product line boasts a sustainable materials solution that delivers quality parts and reduced waste.
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First CFRTP for High-Volume Production Vehicles Now in Use
Teijin’s Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic selected by GM for use in select pickup box applications.
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Part 5: Heat Deflection Temperature vs. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
In the final part of this five-installment series, we bring DMA to a practical level using the results for glass-filled nylon.
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Materials: Glass-Reinforced PPS for Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Systems and More
DSM expands EV thermal management portfolio with new PPS grade.
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PEI Gives Eyewear Frames Lightweight Metallic Look
SABIC’s Ultem PEI used by China’s Zhengda Optical in lightweight eyewear frames with novel decorative effects.
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Materials: Ultra-High Flow ABS and ABS/PC Blends for Automotive and Appliances
Elix Polymers is now offering three new ABS and ABS/PC blends for achieving lightweight, thin-walled long parts due to their reported ultra-high flow properties.
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Materials: Nylons, PBTs for Batteries and Electromobility
Lanxess is now offering a range of nylons and polyesters for the electric powertrain.
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