News about materials, production and technology

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND Natural corn-based alternative to bisphenol A introduced	19.08.2010
BADA Halogen-free, flame-protected PA 12	18.08.2010
ASAHI KASEI Low creep compounded PP resin introduced / Jeep application gains SPE award nomination	16.08.2010
INVISTA Two grades of low-melt, sealing-grade PET introduced	13.08.2010
SO.F.TER. Natural fibre reinforced compounds offer high strength and low weight / Applications in automotive industry	10.08.2010
BASF Light stabiliser extends life of agricultural film / Ability to withstand high chemical concentrations	06.08.2010
BASF Orange pigment developed for engineering plastics / Versatile additive will be demonstrated at “K2010”	03.08.2010
EXATEC Collaboration with Ulvac on PC auto window production	02.08.2010
BASF Solution to laser welding of PBT / High transparency achieved by limiting spherulite size to laser wavelength	02.08.2010
BASF Online software tool helps assess sustainability / Ecological footprints of bioplastics calculated / Demonstration at “K 2010”	28.07.2010
AXION POLYMERS Post-consumer PS grade receives carbon reduction certification / Made out of recovered garment hangers	28.07.2010
BASF Refinements applied to three styrene copolymer ranges / Attention to surface finish and durability	26.07.2010
STYRON “Calibre” 1060 optical PC grade now available worldwide	23.07.2010
BASF Additive system optimises rotational sintering process / Energy savings and improved quality	22.07.2010
QUADRANT Polyimides and PEEK for machined parts in electronics manufacturing / Ultra-high temperature operation	21.07.2010

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