Materials

Evonik, Evolve Additive Solutions to Develop 3D Printing Materials for STEP Process

Companies to work on material development for selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process (STEP) to offer a wider range of thermoplastic material for production of additive manufacturing applications.

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BASF, Paxis Collaborate on Materials for New 3D Printing Technology

BASF’s Ultracur3D ST 45 reactive urethane photopolymer for tough applications has been reportedly designed to fulfill the requirements of functional applications for high accuracy and mechanical strength.

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New High Melt Flow Recycled PP Enables the Production of Thinner, Lighter Parts

The new Jet-Flo Polypro compound adds value to recycled PP by reportedly enabling thinner, lighter parts that require less material and energy.

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Materials

Stratasys, Solvay Partner to Bring New FDM Materials to Market

Solvay selected as first materials leader to develop Stratasys-approved filament for the F900 3D printer.

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Packaging

Study Projects Steady Demand for Pre-Made Pouch Packaging Formats

Consumer convenience trends are driving this growth according to Future Market Insights study.

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LSR Molders Now Can Tailor Cure Speed, Temperature & Durometer

Elkem’s LSR Select is enabling faster cures at lower temperatures and custom durometer blends. Dosing equipment has caught up with capabilities of this novel material system.

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Henkel Offers Materials Platform for Additive Manufacturing

The company’s open materials platform is designed to collaborate with manufacturers of 3D printers and system providers to enable the qualification of new materials for different printing technologies.

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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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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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Materials

Materials: Color-Changing Continuous Acrylic Sheet for Illuminated Signage

Plaskolite’s new Optix-L Black/White acrylic sheet reduces materials needed for many back-lit signs and graphic installations. 

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Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling