Consumer Products
Materials: Next Generation Conductive Masterbatch Technologies
RTP Co.’s new CCX line designed to mitigate ESD.
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PE & PP Prices Down
A buyer’s market for both polyolefins could continue though this quarter and into the fourth.
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INEOS Styrolution Celebrates Groundbreaking of New ASA Plant
The new ASA plant further strenghthens INEOS Styrolution’s global lead % increases local supplies.
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Injection Molding R&D Projects Presented at K 2019
IKV shows efforts to use AI to simplify injection machine setup and new technology for coating interiors of small, hollow articles.
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Materials: Low-Dielectric-Loss PEI for Electronic Components in 5G Communications and Millimeter-Wave Radar
A polyimide (PEI) material suitable for electronic components used in 5G communications and for millimeter-wave radar has been developed by Toray Industries, Inc. (U.S. office in NYC, N.Y.). The new material has the heat resistance, mechanical characteristics and adhesive properties typical of PEI resins, coupled with the low-dielectric-loss performance that is essential for high-speed communications.
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Materials: PPE-Based Compounds for 5G Base Station Antennas
New polymer formulations in response to highly innovative fifth generation (5G) telecommunications network development that will help increase speed to market and design flexibility for 5G base station antenna manufacturers have been unveiled by PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio.
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Additives: Novel Non-Phthalate Plasticizers for Flexible PVC
Valtris launches new biobased and fast-fusing phthalate plasticizers.
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Covestro Steps Up Investment in Thermoplastic Composites
Covestro, Pittsburgh, Penn., is further developing its offerings and capabilities in continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites in response to market trends and a growing demand from customers.
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Chemours Acquires Mining Operations of Southern Ionics Minerals
The acquisition provides Chemours with tremendous scalability and flexibiltiy to internally source ore, nearly doubling its capacity, particularly of Ti-Pure TiO2.
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RTP Acquires Zeotherm TPV Technology
New acquisition expands RTP’s already diverse portfolio of TPEs.
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