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‘Revolutionary’ Extrudable PPS for Sustainable Piping

Syensqo’s Ryton PPS XE-5000NA boasts exceptional chemical and permeation resistance.

NPE2024 Materials: Spotlight on Sustainability with Performance

Across the show, sustainability ruled in new materials technology, from polyolefins and engineering resins to biobased materials.

Atop the Plastics Pyramid

Allegheny Performance Plastics specializes in molding parts from high-temperature resins for demanding applications as part of its mission to take on jobs ‘no one else does.’

Solvay Wins 2023 Re|Focus Sustainability Innovation Award

This year’s winner is partially biobased Amodel Bios long-chain PPA.

PEEK for Monolayer E-Motor Magnet Wire Insulation

Solvay’s KetaSpire KT-857 PEEK extrusion compound eliminates adhesion and sustainability constraints of conventional PEEK or enamel insulation processes.

Solvay Launches First ISCC Plus Certified Sulfone Polymers

Solvay accelerates carbon footprint reduction of Udel PSU & Radel PPSU at Marietta, Ohio with certified circular feedstock

High-Heat, Flame-Retardant LCP for Electrical Vehicles

Solvay’s Xydar LCP G-330 HH is designed for high-heat EV battery module insulation.

Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 26: High-Performance Thermoplastics

The majority of the polymers that today we rely on for outstanding performance — such as polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyphenylsulfone and PPS — were introduced in the period between 1965 and 1985. Here’s how they entered your toolbox of engineering of materials.

Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Vehicles, Electronics, Packaging & Medical

Material suppliers have been stepping up with resins and additives for the ‘circular economy,’ ranging from mechanically or chemically recycled to biobased content.

Non-Fluorosurfactant Peroxide Curable Fluoroelastomers

Solvay launches new high-performance Tecnoflon FKM without use of PFAs used as process aids.

Solvay to Expand Its U.S.-Based Sulfone Polymers Business

The multi-year plan is aimed at meeting strong customer demand growth in life science applications.

High-Performance, Recycle-Content, Glass-Reinforced Nylon 6 and 66 Compounds

Solvay’s Omnix ReCycle HPPA demonstrates lower water absorption, improved flowability and best-in-class surface aspect vs. virgin high-performance nylons.

PPAs for High-Voltage E-Motor and Inverter Busbars

Solvay’s Amodel Supreme and Bios Grades support further sustainable innovation in e-mobility

Solvay Expands Thermoplastic Composite Capacity

Solvay’s new TPC line will produce unidirectional composite tape from a range of high-performance resins including PVDF, PPS and PEEK.

Medical + Packaging: Flexcraft Diversifies in Custom Blow Molding

This family-owned firm is broadening its range of blow molding technologies to expand into new markets, while maintaining the strong service philosophy that has made it successful.

PSU Outperforms PC in Sanitary Biotech Sight Gauge

Manufacturer of single-use systems for biotech applications opts for PSU over PC for improved heat and chemical resistance.

PPA for E-Mobility Applications

Solvay’s Amodel Supreme PPA brings higher level of performance for applications ranging from high-temperature automotive components uses in electric drive units including e-motors to telecommunications equipment components.

Partially Biobased High-Performance PPA Compounds

Solvay’s Amodel Bios family of partially biobased long-chain PPA products geared to E&E applications in e-mobility.

Solvay and Carbon22 Partner on Advanced Screw System for Foot & Ankle Surgery

Solvay’s Zeniva PEEK is overmolded onto a titanium core in Carbon22’s new Creed Cannulated Screw System

PPS Replaces Metal and Rubber in Automotive Thermal Management Systems

Solvay’s Ryton PPs mono-layer extrusion grade shown to be optimized for new corrugated tubing.

Foster Adds Solvay's PEEK & PAEK to its Arsenal

Polyketone-based polymers play a major role in highly-engineered, reusable medical device applications.

Materials: Enhanced Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Nylon 66 Family

Solvay’s new generation Technyl One is designed for smart meters and circuit breakers for digital cities.

Nylon 66: Pricing & Supply Issues Spur Processors to Consider Alternatives

While the nylon 66 tightness may not prove long-lasting, resin suppliers, compounders, and distributors have mobilized to offer processors an array of ‘replacement’ materials.

Premium Recycled Nylon 66 Chosen for Molded Spray Lances of High-Pressure Cleaners

Solvay’s Technyl 4earth selected by global cleaning technology OEM to foster sustainability roadmap.

Materials: Extrusion PPS Series Launched for Automotive

Solvay’s new Ryton extrusion grades for flexible, lightweight coolant lines, brackets and connectors advance complex auto thermal management assembly systems.

Global Engineering Plastics Market to Grow by Over Seven Percent

New study projects strong growth for PC, nylon, ABS, PET & PBT, acetal, and fluoropolymers.

Novel Polyolefin Additives for Automotive Offer Unprecedented Improvements

Three new game-changing additives boast dramatic improvements in UV and thermal stabilization and mechanical properties of PP for auto interior and exterior components—and more.