Engineering Resins
New Materials Offer Cost, Performance Advantages to PEEK in Automotive
Two new families of PAEK offer combination of economy and performance for demanding automotive applications.
Read MoreVictrex Acquires Kleiss Gears to Bolster PEEK Gears Growth
PEEK resin producer buys specialist in injection molding gears.
Read MoreEvonik Extends Support Of Deep Sea Exploration
With its Plexiglas observation dome, the Lula1000 submarine is discovering numerous previously unknown species.
Read MoreNew Type of Carbon Fiber for Thermoplastics Gets Funding
SGL Group is pursuing development of a carbon fiber with enhanced elongation and optimized surface structure.
Read MoreWorld's First Plastic Rear Axle Transmission Crossbeam
The plastic rear axle transmission beam developed by ContiTech and BASF weighs 25% less than the die-cast aluminum beam it replaced.
Read MoreRTP Bolsters Compounding Capabilities Through Acquisition
RTP's newly integrated acquisition will especially focus on black masterbatches and carbon black thermoplastic compounds for a several industries.
Read MoreRadiciGroup Now Nylon Producer in Mexico
With new acquisition, RadiciGroup Plastics makes entry into Mexico and Central America.
Read MoreVictrex Acquires Kleiss Gears to Bolster PEEK Gears Business
Victrex, West Conshohocken, Penn., has enhanced its ability to provide complete ‘integrated’ service through its acquisition of PEEK polymer gears specialist Kleiss Gears, Grantsburg, Wisc.
Read MoreIngeo Biopolymer Tops 'Smallest Carbon Footprint' List
NatureWorks' online calculator offers brand owners and researchers a tool for comparing GHG emissions and the non-renewable energy use of products made from different plastics.
Read MoreEastman Explores Processing of Tritan Copolyester For Small, Multicavity Medical Parts
A sophisticated 32-cavity mold and all-electric press are being used to define the process window and critical mold and part design criteria.
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