Engineering Resins
Liquid Thermoplastics Process Like Composite Thermosets
The continued evolution of thermoplastic composites just got even more interesting with this week’s launch by Arkema of the first range of a novel family of liquid thermoplastics that are transformed via reactive closed-mold processes such as room-temperature infusion, RTM, and flex-molding as used for composite thermosets.
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Why Thermoplastic Composites Are Hot in Automotive
A new conference brings together the leaders in this emerging field of technology.
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Celanese Bolsters Thermoplastic Composite Development Efforts
Thermoplastic composites on the forefront for Celanese.
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APPLICATION: Transmission Conductor Features Multi-Stranded Composite Core Of Celstran CFR-TPR
An affordable new option for utility transmission lines from Southwire uses a multi-stranded composite core of Celanese's Celstran continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic rods (CFR-TPR).
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APPLICATION: High-Diffusion PC Featured In Low-Cost, Award-Winning LED Bulb
The high-diffusion Lexan PC enables the injection-blow molding of the Infinia LED bulb resulting in a bulb with omnidirectional evenly dispersed light.
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APPLICATION: Specialized PC Grades Improve Efficiency in New LED Luminaires
Long-time manufacturer of durable lighting for demanding environments Kenall Lighting, Gurnee, Ill., opted to use Makrolon PC grades from Bayer MaterialScience, Pittsburgh, specifically developed for use in LED lighting for a new line of luminaires, citing improved light transmission and efficiency when compared with competitive products.
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“Maybe BPA isn't so bad after all”
That’s how Jon Hamilton, a reporter at National Public Radio’s (NPR) science desk, began his story this week on a new report by government scientists published in the journal Toxicological Sciences, which concludes what many reports on bisphenol A (BPA) already have.
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Styrolution Consolidates PS Business
Styrolution takes steps to strengthen the long-term sustainability of its PS ´óÏó´«Ã½.
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APPLICATION: PPS Used In Novel Heat Exchanger
Using Fortron PP and ceramics, Bomat's heat exchanger is said to be the first that has no metal in the exhaust-gas section
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Additive Manufacturing: Materials for ‘Real-World’ Parts
Developments in materials have helped pave the way for processors to make ‘real world’ parts from what is collectively known as 3D printing. Here’s a comprehensive review of the materials available.
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