Materials
K 2019: Materials Matter at the Messe
—Lanxess announced that it is breaking ground in deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of customized high-performance plastics through its collaboration with AI company Citrine Information.
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DOMO, Covestro and Circularise Partner on Full Plastics Traceability
Innovative start-up Circularise says transparency can be achieved through a blockchain technology.
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Materials: Recycle Content Copolyesters for Cosmetic Cases
Eastman’s new copolyesters demonstrate circular economy credentials to the cosmetics sector.
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Lanxess Adds Two New Production Lines for Composite Material Tepex
Lanxess’ wholly-owned subsidiary Bond-Laminates boosts capacity of Tepex by 50%.
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nova-Institute's CEO Likes Plastics
“There are no other materials that have such a broad spectrum of properties,” says Michael Carus in an interview with Bio-based News editor.
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Materials: New Self-Bonding LSR for Overmolding onto PC, PBT
Primerless adhesion of Momentive’s new LSR to PC and polyesters will be demonstrated at K 2019.
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Legal Resource Discusses Proposed Plastics Bill
U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) announced that they plan to introduce legislation this fall that will tackle the plastic waste crisis. Maureen Gorsen, partner in Alston & Bird's Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group, talks about the potential impact of the plan.
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Materials: Advanced Fluoropolymers Enhance Themoplastic Composites
AGC Chemical’s new Fluon resins and compounds boost strength heat tolerance, adhesion and more.
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New Distributor Offers Customized Material Procurement
Start-up Executive Polymer represents resin portfolio for broad range of North American market sectors.
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BASF and Toray in Supply Agreement for Production of CFRT Tapes for Automotive & Industrial Applications
Toray Advanced Composites (U.S. office in Morgan Hill, Calif.) and BASF, Florham Park, N.J., signed a manufacturing and supply agreement focused on the production of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRT) tapes for the automotive and industrial markets.
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