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Learn About Seika’s Process and Quality Control Systems at SMTA Guadalajara

Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Oct. 23-24, 2019 at the Expo Guadalajara.

From Seika Machinery, Inc. 18 Oct 2019

For More Efficient Processes: KHS Develops a Digital Control System for PET Bottle Production

Even on the most advanced machine there can be discrepancies in the distribution of PET bottle material in the stretch blow molding process. This has an impact on the bottle quality and production efficiency.

From KHS GmbH 18 Oct 2019

Kanazawa University Research: Controlling Ion Recognition in Reactive Host–Guest Systems

Researchers at Kanazawa University report in the Journal of the American Chemical Society that in reactive host–guest systems, both the molecular recognition and the chemical reaction can happen first.

18 Oct 2019

Sunlight Degrades Polystyrene Much Faster Than Expected

Polystyrene persists in the environment for millennia, according to some international governmental agencies. This estimate is based on the amount of time required for microbes to break down the plastic.

18 Oct 2019

Newly Identified Compounds Could Help Give Fire Ants Their Sting

Native to South America, imported fire ants have now spread to parts of North America and elsewhere around the world.

18 Oct 2019

SABIC Launches Range of Renewable Polymer Solutions at K 2019

SABIC is launching its pioneering range of circular solutions to help manufacturers address one the planet’s most urgent sustainability challenges – the reduction of mixed plastic waste.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 18 Oct 2019

LANXESS Presents Two New Thermally Conductive Polyamide Compounds at K 2019

LANXESS has developed Durethan TC (Thermally Conductive), a range of thermally conductive polyamide compounds that will soon include two new products to fulfil the worldwide demand for plastics for the thermal management of devices.

From LANXESS Corporation 18 Oct 2019

Ascend Showcases Heat Stabilized Polymers, Copolymer Resins and more at K 2019

Ascend Performance Materials is showcasing new grades of its Vydyne® PA66 for cable ties and fasteners, films, and electronic and electrical applications at K 2019.

From Ascend Performance Materials 18 Oct 2019

BASF 3D Printing Solutions to Showcase Range of 3D Printing Materials at K 2019

BASF 3D Printing Solutions (B3DPS) will be presenting its extensive portfolio of 3D printing materials and service solutions aiming at enabling industrial additive manufacturing at scale.

From BASF Corporation 18 Oct 2019

Kaneka Highlights Biodegradable Polymers and Foam at K 2019

Kaneka has announced that it is highlight its wide portfolio of material solutions for the functional and foamed plastics industry at K 2019. At its booth (Hall 6, stand 6A020), Kaneka will present state-of-the art polymer technology, including a major advancement in sustainability.

From Kaneka Belgium NV 18 Oct 2019

New Process to Develop Bio-Based Polyamide Using Terpenes

The Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB is using a new, recently patented process to develop new polyamides from the terpene 3-carene, a residual material from the cellulose industry.

18 Oct 2019

Clariant’s New Initiative for Plastic Sustainability and Circularity at K 2019

Clariant prioritizes sustainability and collaborative action at K 2019 in several new initiatives supporting greater circularity and resource-efficiency for the plastics industry launched at the show.

From Clariant Corporation 18 Oct 2019

Piovan Showcases Drying System for Recycled PET and More at K 2019

Piovan Group is presenting state-of-the-art technologies, from drying systems to temperature control, from traceability of the raw materials to solutions for industry 4.0, to provide complete turnkey solutions at K 2019 – stand 9B60 – with its own brands, Piovan, Aquatech, Fdm and Penta.

From Piovan S.p.A. 18 Oct 2019

Trinseo to Present Sustainable Plastic Solutions and More at K 2019

Trinseo will showcase its commitment to sustainability at the K Show (Hall 6, Booth E57) from October 16-24 in Düsseldorf, Germany. At the forefront of its presence at K Show, Trinseo will prominently highlight its activities advancing the circularity of Polystyrene.

From Trinseo LLC 18 Oct 2019

Michelman Highlights Exteriod Wood and Metal Corrosion Protection Solutions

Michelman invites attendees at the 34th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show to learn more about its line of low VOC surface modifiers for exterior wood coatings and sealants.

From Michelman Inc 18 Oct 2019