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POLYKEMI
Recycled flame retardant material developed for railway applications / „Fakuma 2014" exhibit
13.10.2014
MAGNA
Rear lid for BMW “i3” electric vehicle to be produced in Czech Republic
09.10.2014
TARO PLAST
“Taroforce” reinforced PP to be introduced at “Fakuma” industry fair
09.10.2014
STYROLUTION
Enhanced production of transparent styrenic copolymers at Ludwigshafen / “Triple Shift” strategy
06.10.2014
BORMIOLI ROCCO
New medical packaging uses Sabic's "Ultra-Clear" PP
02.10.2014
EVONIK
Structural foam for aircraft components / Lighter and cost effective / Tests with Airbus over past two years
30.09.2014
ASAHI KASEI
Developing new transparent polymer for displays / Plans to produce in Japan
30.09.2014
STRATASYS
UV-resistant ASA developed for 3D printing / Agreement to buy GrabCAD software engineering and collaboration platform
29.09.2014
GRAFE
LDPE bio-compound for foils to be demonstrated at “Fakuma” 2014
26.09.2014
REIFENHÄUSER
Cost savings achieved in blown film production / Simple measures can lead to significant efficiency improvements
25.09.2014
LG CHEMICAL
Launch of high efficacy OLED light panels in November / Automotive lighting promises growth
23.09.2014
QUADRANT EPP
Flame retardant PA 6.6 introduced for railway applications
23.09.2014
ECKART
Effects pigments introduced for automotive and packaging markets / Applications to be demonstrated at "Fakuma" 2014
19.09.2014
PARX PLASTICS
New antibacterial technology for plastics / Production starts in Italy
18.09.2014
BASF
Bio-based acrylic acid a step closer to reality / Collaboration with Novozyme and Cargill
17.09.2014
POLYONE
Improved brand protection in consumer electronics / TPE materials launched with “Percept” authentication technology
17.09.2014
BRASKEM
New PE resin for pipes and water mains
16.09.2014
FKUR
Cooperation with Helian Polymers on PLA blends for 3D printing / Improved printing accuracy and product quality claimed / Demonstration at “Composites Europe”
15.09.2014
GREINER PACKAGING
Introducing yogurt tub with silicone oxide barrier layer / Recyclable as mono-material
12.09.2014
RESEARCH
Scientists discover means of converting thermoset polymers to thermoplastics by means of “click chemistry” / Reversible reaction
10.09.2014
BIOMER
First fully renewable natural composite developed for high-performance applications
09.09.2014
EPSAN
Glass filled PA grades offer faster cycle times / Low temperature process profile
05.09.2014
SO.F.TER
Extrudable TPE introduced for drinking water applications
04.09.2014
MITSUBISHI
High permittivity resins for miniature mobile antennae
02.09.2014
OXFORD PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
FDA clearance for 3D printed patient specific facial device / PEKK-based print produced by laser sintering additive manufacturing technology
01.09.2014
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