Materials
Materials Expert Mike Sepe to Speak at SPE Chicago Seminar in September
Day-and-half meeting Sept. 20-21 features a well-known consultant speaking on materials in design, processing and failure analysis; followed by a half-day of talks on additive manufacturing (3D printing).
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Brüggemann Acquires Italy’s Auserpolimeri
Company continues to expand its polymer additives ´óÏó´«Ã½ with latest acquisition of functionalized polymers producer.
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PET-Like Bioplastic from Biomass
Switzerland’s EPFL School of Basic Sciences have developed a biomass derived plastic that is similar to PET.
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Styrenic-Based Powder Polymer Modifiers
Ineos Styrolution has developed a “well-balanced” portfolio of additives for compounders and extruders looking to enhance the properties and processing of resins.
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SK Capital Acquires Valtris Specialty Chemicals
SK Capital further expands portfolio of specialty chemicals, including key plastics additives, with latest acquisition.
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Composite Seatback Design Wins Altair Enlighten Award
New seatback made from BASF’s Elastocoat PUR pultrusion system and overmolded with impact-modified Ultramid nylon 6
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PEI-Based Resin with Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Capability
SABIC’s Ultem 3473 helps reduce weight of RF filters in 5G Macro cells by up to 40%.
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Ineos Olefins and Polymers Europe Joins the HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative for Recycling Plastic Waste
The company has joined the Digital Watermark Initiative to improve the sorting and recycling of plastic waste.
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Halogen-Free & Red-Phosphorus-Free FR Nylon 66 for E&E, Automotive
Asahi Kasei’s Leona SN boasts excellent retention of properties, good surface appearance and laser transparency and printability.
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CJ Bio’s Amorphous PHA Demonstrates Excellent Biodegradability in Marine environment
The tests of the bioplastic, a semi-crystalline PHA and a PLA were conducted by the national Korean testing agency (KCL)
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