The “Most Innovative Use of Plastic Awards” Event was organized by the Society of Plastics Engineers. Awards were presented to Toyota, Ford and Fiat for parts that utilize two DuPont materials, which are renewably sourced. These DuPont materials include the Sorona EP polymer, Zytel RS nylon and Hytrel TPC-ET.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
11 Nov 2011
Novelis will invest around $32 million for extending the capacity of its aluminum recycling and rolling facility in Brazil.
Dow Corning is supplying Molykote D-708 anti-friction coating to a major brake producer for decreasing noise from the brake-pad clips. Currently, Tier 1 suppliers have found this dry-film lubricant useful on disc-brake systems of many vehicles.
CIC marGUNE researchers are working on the development of cost-effective waterjet milling technology. Conventional milling techniques employ wear-prone and expensive cutting tools for aeronautic materials.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
11 Nov 2011
Amorphous silicon is a key constituent in next-generation flat-screen televisions and solar panels. The University of Girona scientists along with assistance from laboratories of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and University of Barcelona, conducted a new study, which has unveiled that the amorphous silicon’s energy in its most stable state is 50% less than the normal value.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
11 Nov 2011
Morgan Advanced Materials has designed and manufactured the ceramic tips for a ground-breaking medical device from Microsulis Medical Ltd that destroys tumours in a minimally invasive procedure.
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that two automotive applications molded from its broad portfolio of thermoplastic materials received top honors at the 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) Automotive Innovation Awards competition.
BaySpec, Inc., a leader in high throughput spectral engines for small and large molecular sample identification, today announced enhancements to its Nomadic Raman Microscope product.
Equipped with the novel Aero dry dispersion unit, the new Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer from Malvern Panalytical now extends dry measurement to the widest possible range of sample types.
Cabot’s hydrophobic aerogel has been used in the internal building insulation system of Sto, Deutschland.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
10 Nov 2011
Dow Chemical’s Performance Monomers business has reported that a plan of incremental extension has opened a further potential increase 15% of crude acrylic acid (CAA) capacity at its Texas-based Deer park facility.
BarLuxe has unveiled a new line of durable drinkware made using Eastman Tritan copolyester.
Arkema will acquire the specialty alcoxylate business project from SEPPIC.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
10 Nov 2011
A new RollVIA plasma system has been introduced by Nordson MARCH. This is a self-contained vacuum system, along with roll-to-roll material handling feature meant for the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing environments.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
10 Nov 2011
Novelis has secured Supplier Innovation Award from BMW at a special ceremony in Germany. It is one of the nine suppliers of BMW and has won this award for the first time in 2011.