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PLASTIC OMNIUM Entry into electric energy propulsion systems / Hydrogen and fuel cells to reduce vehicle weight / Cooperation with Israel's Elbit Systems to create POCellTech start-up company	06.10.2016
INDUSTRIAL FILMS Dutch research partnership collaborates with Sabic on development of starch-based films / Combination of waterproofing and oxygen barrier in low-cost production of food packaging	09.08.2016
BIOPLASTICS European “Dibbiopack” research project yields new functionalities in bioplastics packaging / Focus on pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food	27.04.2016
COMPOSITES RESEARCH Germany's Fraunhofer Institute merges pultrusion and blow-moulding techniques / Process enables production of complex parts	15.09.2015
COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY Aimplas developed single stage pultrusion process for profile production / Applications in the building and automotive industries / Cheaper and cleaner method	06.08.2015
EU FRUIT PACKAGING Consortium established to develop technology to extend shelf life of prepacked fruit / European packaging specialists among project team	18.05.2015
XENIA Partnership with PlastiComp / Development of carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites	26.03.2015
PROXY BIOMEDICAL Biomaterial processing technology developed for orthopaedic plastic implants	16.03.2015
RESEARCH EU-sponsored “BioBeauty” project plans to develop biomaterial packaging for organic cosmetics / PLA bionanocomposite with antioxidant properties	09.03.2015
TEIJIN Development of advanced fibre-reinforced wood technology for buildings	13.02.2015
COMPOSITES RESEARCH US sets up USD 260m IACMI composites research institute in Tennessee	14.01.2015
POLYMER RESEARCH Fraunhofer ISC develops "BioOrmocer" barrier coat for food packaging of biodegradable plastic film	12.01.2015
SAFRAN Composites materials research centre inaugurated near Paris / Developing engines for Airbus and Boeing	28.05.2014
RESEARCH Scientists develop “nanofur” polymer foil for oil absorption / Method to contain spills / Looking for partners for large-scale development	23.05.2014
CARBON FIBRES US government offers output from pilot plant to companies for testing / Part of drive to cut carbon fibre production costs	09.08.2013
PLASTIC OMNIUM Building underway of new R&D centre for Inergy Automotive Systems	21.06.2013
COMPOSITES French consortium surrounding Cetim starts producing CFR suspension for automotive use / Less than two minutes of cycle time	03.04.2013
PLASMA ETCHING Anti-reflective films incorporate surface nanostructures / New technology is based on the “moth eye” principle / Continuous process for anti-reflecting polymers	02.05.2012
MAZDA Bumper-to-bumper recycling from ELVs / Automation of plastic separation process / Improvements in mechanical paint removal	08.09.2011
PACKAGING RESEARCH University looks into cutting food waste / Intelligent plastics indicate food deterioration / More economical than in-pack labels	12.01.2011
PENFORD PRODUCTS Natural alternative to replace fluorochemicals in food packaging / Prototypes undergoing industry testing	02.12.2010
RESEARCH Positive interim assessment for EU-funded project to replace synthetic polymer layers by whey protein isolate coating / Plans to reproduce test results at pilot lab	26.07.2010
BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE Collaboration with Holst Centre on flexible electronics / Partnership will lead to increased material functionality	16.07.2010
SOLAR IMPULSE Plastics industry enables first manned solar night flight / Solvay and Bayer are project partners / Search for suitable innovative high performance plastics and solutions	09.07.2010
POLYMER RESEARCH New organic catalyst technology could herald recycling revolution / New type of biopolymer / Pilot applications for pharmaceutical industry planned	18.03.2010

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