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Lightwave's Improved Polymer Targets Demand for Fast & Efficient Data Communications

Lightwave Logic, Inc. has announced a major breakthrough in its development of clean technology polymer materials that target the insatiable demand for fast and efficient data communications in the multi-billion-dollar telecom and data markets supporting Internet, 5G and IoT (Internet of Things) webscale services.

From Lightwave Logic, Inc. 6 Mar 2019

Fraunhofer Researchers Develop a Variety of Solutions for Joining Metal Components with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

In order to design lightweight vehicles, manufacturers have to integrate highly durable and lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced plastics with functional metal components.

4 Mar 2019

Michelman Introduces Unyte™ Brand of Surface Modifiers for Technical Textiles at JEC World 2019

Michelman is excited to introduce its new family of Unyte surface modifiers formulated specifically for manufacturers of technical textiles and pre-preg fabrics.

From Michelman Inc 1 Mar 2019

KRAIBURG TPE Provides Thermoplastic Elastomers with a Pleasant Feel for Nonslip Protective Frames for Devices

Circutor SA, based in Spain, has chosen to use a compound of the THERMOLAST® K family for the outer cover of its new MYeBOX® power analyzers.

From KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG 1 Mar 2019

UBE to Present Polycarbonate-based PU Prepolymers at UTECH Las Americas 2019

Polyurethane parts have become more and more sophisticated to meet the requirements of today's market.

From UBE Group 28 Feb 2019

Teknor Apex's New Flexible PVC Grades with Enhanced Adhesion to Rigid PVC

As per Teknor Apex, a new series of flexible PVC compounds for co-extruded profiles forms strong bonds with rigid vinyl substrates, yielding durable seal components for building and construction applications along with the possibility of eliminating the pre-drying step before extrusion.

From Teknor Apex 28 Feb 2019

Lubrizol Features Its New Lab for R& D on Polymers To Device Scale Up At MD&M West 2019

The Lubrizol Corporation's LifeSciences business featured a new medical device applications lab. LifeSciences has invested significantly to expand its global development and manufacturing facilities, and the latest investment is a new state-of-the-art medical device applications lab in Brecksville, Ohio.

From The Lubrizol Corporation 22 Feb 2019

Research Facilitates Molecular-Weight Polymer Selection by 1D Confinement

Researchers at Kanazawa University report in Nature Communications that a crystal of molecules known as pillar[5]arenes can form a host–guest compound with poly(ethylene oxides) polymers. The effect can be used to select polymers with different molecular weights and end groups.

22 Feb 2019

Autodesk, Arkema and Farsoon Team-Up to Accelerate 3D Printing Process of Polymers

Autodesk, Arkema and Farsoon have announced a partnership, a collaborative step forward in advanced additive manufacturing (3D Printing). Working together, the companies are developing an optimized software, hardware, and advanced materials ecosystem with the goal of accelerating industrial production with polymer laser sintering.

From Autodesk 22 Feb 2019

Renishaw Technology Used to Identify Microplastics in the Environment

Could rubber and plastic from tyres, washing into rivers and streams, be contributing to pollution in waste water? A group of scientists from Denmark are using a system from Renishaw to find out.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 21 Feb 2019

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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

Lightwave's Improved Polymer Targets Demand for Fast & Efficient Data Communications

Fraunhofer Researchers Develop a Variety of Solutions for Joining Metal Components with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

Michelman Introduces Unyte™ Brand of Surface Modifiers for Technical Textiles at JEC World 2019

KRAIBURG TPE Provides Thermoplastic Elastomers with a Pleasant Feel for Nonslip Protective Frames for Devices

UBE to Present Polycarbonate-based PU Prepolymers at UTECH Las Americas 2019

Teknor Apex's New Flexible PVC Grades with Enhanced Adhesion to Rigid PVC

Lubrizol Features Its New Lab for R& D on Polymers To Device Scale Up At MD&M West 2019

Research Facilitates Molecular-Weight Polymer Selection by 1D Confinement

Autodesk, Arkema and Farsoon Team-Up to Accelerate 3D Printing Process of Polymers

Renishaw Technology Used to Identify Microplastics in the Environment

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

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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

2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

4Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

5Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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