Materials

Acetal Color Masterbatches for Automotive and More Based on Low-Emission Carriers

Tosaf’s new functional and combination masterbatches for POM are based on low-emission carriers.

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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials--There's More on Celluloid

The invention of Celluloid got the ball rolling for future innovations in materials and processing.

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Proprietary TPE Compound for Premium Electronic Components

PolymaxTPE’s new bondable TPE boasts excellent adhesion to PC, ABS and their blends and alloys.

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Real-Time NIR Testing Can Slash QC Costs Up to 90%

Using the right near-infrared (NIR) measurement devices for the job is key—whether for moisture, composition analysis, or full-spectrum testing.  

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Modified PBT Offers More Clarity for Automotive Radar Sensors

BASF’s new Ultradur RX PBT meets the high requirements of sensors for automated driving

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Purging Compounds for Thin-Wall Polyolefin Packaging Production

Chem-Trend’s new series of UltraPurge 100X boasts high efficiency for purging thin-wall polyolefin packaging.

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Commodity Resin Prices End the Year Mixed

Overall, processors will have more leverage in 2021 contract negotiations.  

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Evonik Completes First Plant of New Nylon 12 Complex

Evonik appears to be on track with bringing its major new nylon 12 production complex to fruition.  

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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Celluloid

In this series we’ll delve into a discerning look back into the history of our industry and how we all got here.  

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Comprehensive, High-Fidelity Materials Database for Simulation

Altair’s newly launched materials database for simulation  contains accurate data and data lineage for plastics, metals, and composites directly connected to Altair’s and other major solvers

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