Engineering Resins
PP Prices Jump 33¢. Other Volume Resins Up, Too
The extraordinary Gulf Coast winter storm contributed to demand exceeding supply for nearly all resins. PP prices reacted most dramatically.
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Elix and Polyscope Cooperate in Specialty Materials for Automotive Interior Applications
Premium automotive interior structural parts such as sunroof modules are targeted by ‘partners’ Elix Polymers and Polyscope Polymers.
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Carbon-Fiber Reinforced PPA for Structural Automotive and Electronic Components
BASF’s new Ultramid Advanced N PPA now offered with carbon fiber reinforcement for a broad range of auto applications and electronics.
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High-Flow POM for Medical and Healthcare Industry
Polyplastics has expanded its Duracon POM PM series with the addition of high-flow grade PM27S01N
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Carbon-Fiber ABS for a Broader Range of FDM 3D Printers
Stratasys’ new FDM ABS-CF10 is the first thermoplastic composite material for its line of F123 Series 3D printers which combine FDM technology with design-to-print GrabCAD print software.
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Long Fiber Reinforced Nylon Composite Replaces Aluminum Motor Housing
Avient’s Complēt LFT thermoplastic composite chosen by food processing equipment maker Bettcher to replace the cast aluminum support yoke of its Quantum Motor.
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Arkema Launches ‘Start-Up Connect’ Program
Arkema’s new initiative invites start-ups specializing in advanced materials to join forces in developing future responsible materials innovations.
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DSM and Neste in Strategic Partnership to Create High-Performance Plastics from Sustainable Feedstock
Key to the collaboration is DSM Engineering Materials which will start replacing a significant portion of the fossil feedstock used to date in the manufacture of its engineering resins with feedstock produced from recycled waste plastics and/or 100% bio-based hydrocarbons.
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Expanded Line of Structural Thermoplastics With New Resin Formulations
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials has expanded its portfolio of KyronMax structural short carbon fiber thermoplastic compounds.
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Metallic-Effect Pre-Colored ABS Series
Avient’s new Artisan customized ABS series with metallic effect geared to electronics brands.
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