Automotive
Clearing the Red Tape for Driverless Cars Cuts Both Ways
New technologies and smart legislation could initiate a new round of purchases.
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July’s Index: 52.9
Overall industry index is up 12% from last July, though processor numbers dip.
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LSR & TPE Summit Highlights Trends And New Materials
Among them: an LSR for 3D printing and low-VOC TPEs for auto interiors.
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Glass-Filled Nylon 6 & PBT in Two-Part Top Steering Wheel Column Module
Three BASF materials form integrated component design for BMW 3 to 7 series with rear-wheel drive.
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‘Engineering’ Plastic Structure for Thermal Conductivity
U. of Michigan researchers’ process is a major departure from past approaches to rendering thermal conductivity to plastics.
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First Thermoplastic Composite Gearbox Housing: 30% Lighter Than Aluminum
ARRK’s lightweight injection molded construction is made with layer-optimized organic sheeting.
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New Materials Acquisitions and Development Collaborations
Both Celanese and Radici’s Itema have completed deals that expand their material offerings in engineering thermoplastics and composites, respectively.
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“Yellow Chemistry”: Waste Sulfur Turned into New Plastic
University of Arizona scientists have invented a new plastic they say is ideal for lenses in infrared devices like heat-sensing cameras.
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June 2017 Gardner Business Index Plastics: 52.7
Plastics Processors’ Index up by more than 12% vs. last June. Custom processors are humming along.
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What Is the Right Plastics Joining Process for You: Part 3—Coolant Manifold Case Study
What is the most appropriate plastics joining solution for a 30% glass-filled nylon coolant manifold?
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