Materials
Topas COC Resins Part of Polyplastics USA
Engineering thermoplastic resins supplier Polyplastics USA, Farmingdale, Mich., has acquired its affiliate Topas Advanced Polymers Inc. (TAP USA; U.S. office previously in Florence, Ky.), adding Topas’s cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) resins to its existing portfolio of acetal, PBT, and PPS engineering polymers.
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PolyOne Acquires PlastiComp
Expanding its footprint into LFT composites, PolyOne confirms yet another composites acquisition.
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A Processor's Most Important Job, Part 6: Long-Term Effects
The importance of mold temperature to the development of the desired polymer crystalline structure becomes absolutely crucial in the case of high-performance materials.
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The Pellets Have Returned, Too
Materials suppliers came back to NPE2018 in a big way last month.
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Materialise NV Brings the Latest 3D Printing Innovations to Detroit
Two-day conference and tour of Belgium company’s North American headquarters are among the highlights.
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Eastman Completes Tritan Copolyester Expansion
Plans to increase PETG & PCTG specialty copolyester capacity by 25% well underway.
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Distributor Focuses On 'Human Element' Of Plastics
Chase Plastics is showcasing through images how people use plastics in the real world—a fire helmet and goggles, a prosthetic leg, a car dashboard—all representing the everyday application of plastics.
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Americhem Focuses on Development of Compounds & Additives that Target Some Key Trends
Check out high-performance pre-colored PVC capstock compounds, an expanded antimicrobial product line, and thermoplastic alloys that eliminate secondary processes.
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BASF Emphasizes Unique Highly-Reinforced Compounds & Additive Manufacturing
Material supplier is aiming to address the z-direction strength limitation of layered components produced with 3D printing.
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