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Foster Offers Custom Colored Medical Polymers in Prototype Quantities

Foster Corporation, a leader in custom polymers for medical devices, now offers custom colored medical polymers in quantities as low as 25 pounds (11 kgs) within a two week lead time to support market demand for rapid prototype development. These include formulations using pigments compliant with FDA requirements for use in applications that contact the human body for up to 30 days.

11 Sep 2015

ELIX Polymers to Highlight New High Heat Polymers at Fakuma 2015

ELIX Polymers, a leading specialist in ABS high performance materials, will demonstrate the benefits of the company’s superior tailor-made solutions for high quality thermoplastics applications.

8 Sep 2015

Water Self-Heals Multiphase Polymer Derived from Genetic Code of Squid Ring Teeth

An international collaboration of researchers has discovered that a drop of water could self-heal a multiphase polymer developed based on the genetic code of squid ring teeth. This breakthrough research holds promise for extending the service life of fiber-optic cables, medical implants and other difficult to repair in place objects.

4 Sep 2015

New Method to Produce Transparent, Fluorine-Free, Anti-Smudge Polyurethane Coatings

Self-cleaning windows, stain-resistant automobile interiors, graffiti-proof walls—there is a long list of things that we wish could have a surface to which dirt wouldn’t stick. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, Canadian scientists have now introduced a new method for producing transparent, smudge-resistant coatings resistant to both water- and oil-soluble contaminants. In contrast to previous approaches, this method does not use fluorinated substances, which makes the coatings both significantly less expensive and more environmentally friendly.

4 Sep 2015

Global Plastics Summit 2015 to Focus on Impact of New Forces Affecting the Global Plastics Industry

SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association and IHS Chemical will join forces again this year to present the industry-leading, executive level Global Plastics Summit (GPS) Oct. 28-30 in Chicago, the organizations announced today.

31 Aug 2015

Specialist Polymer Films Available From Goodfellow

Goodfellow, a leading supplier of polymers, metals and other materials for research and industry, offers a wide selection of polymer films, including specialist products suitable for demanding applications.

From Goodfellow 19 Aug 2015

ProTec Polymer Processing Exhibit Range of Efficient Material Handling Systems and Services at Fakuma 2015

ProTec Polymer Processing will showcase at Fakuma 2015 a full range of high-performance, energy-efficient integrated system solutions for efficient material handling, including conveying, drying, dosing and mixing.

From ProTec Polymer Processing 18 Aug 2015

Color-Changing Polymer-Based Material Could Help Detect Traumatic Brain Injuries

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new polymer-based material that is capable of changing colors based on the speed of impact inflicted on it to detect risk of brain damage.

18 Aug 2015

Evonik VESTAMID HTplus Polyphthalamide Ideal for HELLA’s Laser-Welded Actuator Housings

The housing of the latest waste gate actuator series from HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co. is based on VESTAMID® HTplus, the polyphthalamide from Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH, Essen (Germany).

From Evonik Industries AG 17 Aug 2015

SPI Announces New MRO Expo to Serve the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Products and Services Market

The Plastics Industry Trade Association announced its newest event, MRO Expo, scheduled for June 8 -9, 2016 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, just 1.7 miles from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Produced by the same team that brings you NPE, MRO Expo is designed to assist those manufacturing professionals who are responsible for ensuring production lines and facility operations are running efficiently and at full capacity.

14 Aug 2015

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Plastics and Polymers News

Foster Offers Custom Colored Medical Polymers in Prototype Quantities

ELIX Polymers to Highlight New High Heat Polymers at Fakuma 2015

Water Self-Heals Multiphase Polymer Derived from Genetic Code of Squid Ring Teeth

New Method to Produce Transparent, Fluorine-Free, Anti-Smudge Polyurethane Coatings

Global Plastics Summit 2015 to Focus on Impact of New Forces Affecting the Global Plastics Industry

Specialist Polymer Films Available From Goodfellow

ProTec Polymer Processing Exhibit Range of Efficient Material Handling Systems and Services at Fakuma 2015

Color-Changing Polymer-Based Material Could Help Detect Traumatic Brain Injuries

Evonik VESTAMID HTplus Polyphthalamide Ideal for HELLA’s Laser-Welded Actuator Housings

SPI Announces New MRO Expo to Serve the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Products and Services Market

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Plastics and Polymers News

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

6Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

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