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SOLVAY
Introduction of new composite technologies / Developed specifically for automotive, aerospace and industrial applications
20.01.2017
CELANESE
Launch of materials to assist in polymer innovations / Applications with PEEK, LFT, PPS, PA and POM sheets
18.01.2017
FLOREON
Developing additive for PLA bioplastic / Opportunities in new rigid and durable applications / Patents sought for proprietary formulation
16.01.2017
VELOX
Purge compound developed to improve effectiveness and efficiency
05.01.2017
FKUR
SBS- and SEBS-based grades added to TPE range
02.01.2017
VERSARIEN
UK technology group signs deals to develop graphene enhanced PAEK and resulting products
22.12.2016
HEXPOL
“Dryflex Green” bio-based TPE range extended / Wider range of hardnesses and increased renewables content
20.12.2016
DSM
“ForTii” Ace PPA grade launched to replace metals in cars / High-temperature and resistance properties rival PA 6.6 and PEEK
01.12.2016
BIOPOLYMERS
Aimplas collaboration with Ainia on “Sostpack” research project / Aim to improve properties for use in food packaging
30.11.2016
LEON
ABS filament eliminates warping in 3D printing / Mechanical properties improved in printed components
18.11.2016
EMS-GRIVORY
New glass fibre-reinforced PA remains stiff at high temperatures
17.11.2016
TEKNOR APEX
Introducing new TPE-S for automotive interior parts / Wider processing window and improved mould release
16.11.2016
CORBION
“Luminy” PLA resins introduced at “K 2016” / PLA containers to protect rubber tree roots up for industry award / PLA-PBS biocompound promoted for food applications
31.10.2016
CHEM-TREND
Improved processing from “Lusin” purging compound / Scrap reduction of over 90% achieved in evaluation
26.10.2016
KOLON PLASTICS
Three versatile TPE grades introduced
11.10.2016
NORDMANN, RASSMANN
High-performance plastics and masterbatches launched for “K 2016”
10.10.2016
AIMPLAS
“InnoREX” project yields process to produce PLA with improved properties / Applications in food packaging / Reduced energy consumption
04.10.2016
CARBIOS
Development of enzyme technology for biodegradable polymers / Joint venture with Limagrain and Bpifrance
22.09.2016
HEXPOL
New "Dryflex" TPEs to be introduced at “K 2016” / Enhanced touch and haptic properties / Particularly suited to growing wearables market
16.09.2016
POLYNT
Commercial production of semi-finished carbon fibre products has begun / Plants in Germany and Italy
06.09.2016
PLA
Researchers show that a new polymer phase can be induced in PLA / Decrease in degradation rate / Brown University team believe new polymer morphology could lead to better medical devices
18.08.2016
ARLANXEO
HNBR elastomers for low temperature applications developed / Two grades to be introduced at “K 2016”
15.08.2016
ZEON
HNBR introduced for sealing applications / Compression set improvement through longer aging times
12.08.2016
FKUR
New biodegradable blends developed for thinner compostable films
11.08.2016
DSM
PPA grades launched as alternative to die-cast metals / Cost savings of up to 50% offered / Die-cast replacement market growing close to 10% annually
28.07.2016
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