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ENGEL to Showcase Cost-Effective Solutions for In-Mold Labeling at Interplastica

At Interplastica, ENGEL will be demonstrating how economical IML concepts can also be implemented for small batch sizes with one-shot production of ready-for-sale decorated lids for food packaging.

From ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH 21 Jan 2019

AIMPLAS to Develop New Thermally-Conductive Components for Geothermal Systems

Geothermal energy uses the heat stored inside the earth as an energy source for air conditioning systems. It is a renewable energy that is on the rise and has great potential.

From AIMPLAS 21 Jan 2019

DuPont Teijin Films Launches Heat Sealable Polyester Films with up to 50% rPET Content

DuPont Teijin Films has announced the launch of its new Mylar® Harvest Fresh rPET range of heat sealable polyester films with up to 50% post-consumer recycled rPET content.

From DuPont Inc. 21 Jan 2019

R.D. Abbott to Attend Plastics and Rubber in Automotive Conference

R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (RDAbbott), a full-service elastomers supplier and materials science company, will showcase material advancements and process innovations for the transportation industry at the Plastics and Rubber in Automotive Conference in Novi, Michigan, on January 14 and 15.

From R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. 16 Jan 2019

Tekni-Plex at MD&M West: to Present Insights on Mandrels for Development of Catheters

Tekni-Plex will present a paper on Improving Tolerance During Manufacturing: Polymer Mandrels Applications for Interventional Catheter Development on Tuesday, February 5, during the MD&M West show, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.

From Tekni-Plex 16 Jan 2019

Novel Plasma Treatment Enables Strong Adhesion of Polymers and Vulcanized Rubber to Other Materials

Polymers that contain plastics play a vital role in modern life. Since they are strong, lightweight, and unreactive, a wide array of technologies rely on them.

27 Dec 2018

Novel Method of Using Carbonylation to Obtain Polyester from Castor Oil

One of the significant tasks in modern materials science and an important challenge to be addressed for sustainable industrial production to have a future is the development of future technologies that are not based on mineral oil and can be used for synthesizing plastics and chemicals.

13 Dec 2018

New Technique Enables Mass Production of Bio-Based Plastic Bottles

Researchers have found a novel technique to synthesize furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) in a high yield from a glucose derivative of non-food plant cellulose, making way for the substitution of petroleum-derived terephthalic acid with biomaterials in plastic bottle applications.

13 Nov 2018

Researchers Use Electron-Based Imaging Technique to Capture Atomic-Scale Images of Polymers

Many contemporary materials, ranging from food containers and water bottles to tubing and toys, are manufactured from plastics.

13 Nov 2018

Fraunhofer Researchers Simulate and Characterize Polyurethane Foams

Polyurethane foams are usually used for making mattresses, car seats, and insulation materials. The foaming process for the liquid polymer emulsions is complicated.

5 Nov 2018

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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

ENGEL to Showcase Cost-Effective Solutions for In-Mold Labeling at Interplastica

AIMPLAS to Develop New Thermally-Conductive Components for Geothermal Systems

DuPont Teijin Films Launches Heat Sealable Polyester Films with up to 50% rPET Content

R.D. Abbott to Attend Plastics and Rubber in Automotive Conference

Tekni-Plex at MD&M West: to Present Insights on Mandrels for Development of Catheters

Novel Plasma Treatment Enables Strong Adhesion of Polymers and Vulcanized Rubber to Other Materials

Novel Method of Using Carbonylation to Obtain Polyester from Castor Oil

New Technique Enables Mass Production of Bio-Based Plastic Bottles

Researchers Use Electron-Based Imaging Technique to Capture Atomic-Scale Images of Polymers

Fraunhofer Researchers Simulate and Characterize Polyurethane Foams

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

msFineAnalysis: Automatic Qualitative Analysis Software

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

Comparing DOSY and End-Group Analysis for Polymer Molecular Weight via Benchtop NMR

The Role of Vibration Isolation in Improving NMR Accuracy

An Introduction to OMNISEC RESOLVE Multi-Detector GPC/SEC System

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

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

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2New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

3How Electrode Architecture Enhances Sulfur Redox Kinetics

4What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

5Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

6Alpha Technologies Grows Capabilities and Global Reach with Metravib Material Testing Acquisition

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