Engineering Resins
Resins & Additives at NPE2018: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, Sustainability
NPE will host lots of news in engineered thermoplastic compounds, customized TPEs, polyolefins for packaging, bioplastics, recycled content compounds, purging agents, 3D printing materials, and a slew of innovative additives.
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A Processor’s Most Important Job, Part 4: Mold Temperature
Engineering polymers require higher mold temperatures to achieve their ideal structure. The temptation to turn down the mold temperatures can hurt part performance.
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Two High Temperature-Resistant Grades of Nylon 66 Debut
Vydyne debuts two new grades of PA66 designed for demanding automotive applications that are capable of withstanding prolonged exposure at 210 C and 230 C.
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Materials: Copolyester Designed for Electronics Housings in Medical Devices
New copolyester available as a fully compounded, biocompatible, medical-grade polymer for medical device housings and hardware with strong impact and chemical resistance.
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Carbon-Filled Thermoplastic 3D Printing Material Replaces Handmade Metal Parts
Handmade metal part required replacement three times a month, with delivery times of a month or more.
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High-Temperature Resistant PEKK and Modified PAEK for FDM
PEKK compounds, material for extrusion-based 3D printing processes and an endothermic blowing agent are highlighted.
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Materials: New PC Stands Up to Disinfectants, Oncology Drugs
Testing apparatus designed to show PC luers can resist cracking while submerged and under force.
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Novel ‘Flat’ Fiberglass Enhances Injection Molded TP Composites
Advances in fiberglass reinforcements for thermoplastics have evolved from conventional chopped strand to long-glass fibers to hybrids of long glass and carbon fibers.
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Polycarbonate to Play Key Role in E-Mobility and Autonomous Driving
Seamless integration of LED lighting, insulation properties, strong optics, good haptics and more lend PC to new mobility applications.
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Ferromagnetic Nanoparticles Lead Quest for Reversible Adhesives
Promising research on reversible multi-material adhesive bonds could prove game changing in auto industry.
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