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Polyplastics to Launch Blister-Resistant Liquid Crystal Polymers for Electronics

The Polyplastics Group has announced new developmental grades of LAPEROS® liquid crystal polymer (LCP) which offer superior blister resistance for electronic connectors.

From Polyplastics Co., Ltd. 5 Dec 2019

BASF’s New Temperature Stable Polyurethane Resin for Pultrusion

BASF has launched a new grade, Elastocoat® C 6226/107, in pre-existing Elastocoat® C range of BASF’s renowned polyurethane (PU) resin, which are used in pultrusion technology for high performance profiles.

From BASF Corporation 5 Dec 2019

KRAIBURG TPE Supplies Co-Extruded TPEs with Optimum Adhesion to PA for High-Quality Corrugated Tubes

An innovative new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family made by KRAIBURG TPE transfers the established properties of injection-moldable TPEs for multicomponent applications with polyamide (PA) to extrusion.

From DELFINGEN 4 Dec 2019

ACM Research Announces Global Commercial Availability of Environmentally Friendly, Cost-Effective Advanced Wafer Cleaning System

ACM Research, Inc., a leading supplier of wafer cleaning technologies for advanced semiconductor devices, today announced commercial production-line readiness of the world’s first tool that combines bench and single wafer cleaning in an integrated system.

From ACM Research, Inc. 4 Dec 2019

3D Printed Lattice Can Stop Bullets in Their Path

By David J. Cross 4 Dec 2019

Engineered Material Systems Introduces Linear Resistance Carbon Inks

Engineered Material Systems, Inc. (EMS), a leading global supplier of conductive inks and interconnect materials for printed electronics, is pleased to introduce CI-2069 Series carbon conductive inks for target resistance printing. CI-2069 Series inks feature excellent printability and stable resistance.

From Nagase ChemteX America LLC 4 Dec 2019

Nanodiamond Electrodes Used in Supercapacitors Increase Energy Storage Capacity

The steadily increasing use of battery-operated appliances and devices has led to the need for efficient, safe, and high-performing power sources.

4 Dec 2019

Hatch Appointed to Deliver PFS for Piedmont’s Lithium Hydroxide Project in North Carolina

Piedmont Lithium Limited is pleased to announce that it has awarded the prefeasibility study (“PFS”) of its lithium hydroxide chemical plant in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to Hatch.

From Hatch Ltd. 4 Dec 2019

Carleton University Leverages VABS Software for More Realistic Simulation of Helicopter Rotor Blades

AnalySwift, LLC, a provider of efficient high-fidelity modeling software for composites, announced today that Carleton University is participating in its recently launched Academic Partner Program (APP), and the university is using its VABS simulation software for simulating new helicopter rotor blades.

From AnalySwift, LLC 4 Dec 2019

Velo3D Ships 7th Sapphire™ Printer to Aerospace Production Customer

Velo3D, an innovator in metal additive manufacturing (AM), announced today delivery of the seventh Sapphire® printer to its largest production customer, which has already ordered a total of 12 systems in the past year.

From VELO3D 4 Dec 2019

Indium Corporation to Feature Innovative New Alloy at IPC APEX Expo 2020

Indium Corporation will feature its new high-performance, high-reliability alloy technology at IPC APEX Expo, February 4-6, in San Diego, Calif., USA. Durafuse™ LT is a novel, low-temperature alloy system designed to provide high-reliability in low-temperature applications with reflow below 210 °C.

From Indium Corporation 4 Dec 2019

Braskem and ALM to Develop Polyolefins for SLS Powder-Bed 3D Printing

Braskem and Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) has announced their joint partnership for the development of advanced polyolefins for AM.

From Braskem S.A. 4 Dec 2019

Clariant Launches Antimony-Trioxide-Free System for Laser-Marking Ear Tags

Clariant has announced the introduction of a new antimony-trioxide-free system for molding and laser-marking thermoplastic urethane (TPU) ear tags used for identifying cattle and other livestock.

From Clariant Corporation 4 Dec 2019

New 3D Printing Method to Make Photo-Controlled Polymers for Recycling & Biomedicine

UNSW Sydney researchers have successfully merged 3D/4D printing with a chemical process to produce “living” resin, which has huge potential for fields as diverse as recycling and biomedicine. The researchers have revealed the successful merging of 3D/4D printing and photo-controlled/living polymerization.

4 Dec 2019

MCI®-2020 Gel: A Deep-Reaching Solution for Corroding Rebar

Mitigating corrosion of embedded rebar is a perennial problem for reinforced concrete structures, requiring preventative maintenance and repair. Topical corrosion inhibiting treatments require a clean, properly prepared surface area to work as intended.

From Cortec Corporation 4 Dec 2019