Materials
SABIC’s Certified Renewable PP Used in New Coffee Capsules
Delica AG has launched the new more sustainable coffee capsule for use in it proprietary Delizio capsule machines.
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Nexeo Plastics Acquires Italian Thermoplastics Compounder
Nexeo’s acquisition of Nevicolor expands its global offerings of value-added thermoplastics compounds and application development services.
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Heat-Activated Purging Concentrate Designed for Toughest Applications
Asahi Kasei Asaclean America’s Plus Grade blends seamlessly with a processor’s own production resins
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Thermoplastic Composite Sings in Next-Generation Loudspeaker Cones
Compression molder Dr. Kurt Mueller replaced a thermoset composite structure with a carbon-fiber reinforced SAN sheet.
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PPS-Based Carbon Fiber Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape
Teijin Carbon’s latest addition to its Tenax carbon fiber TPUD (thermoplastic unidirectional) pre-impregnated tape is based on PPS allowing for entry into new cost-sensitive markets.
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Solvay and Carbon22 Partner on Advanced Screw System for Foot & Ankle Surgery
Solvay’s Zeniva PEEK is overmolded onto a titanium core in Carbon22’s new Creed Cannulated Screw System
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Mechanically Recycled ABS/PC and Chemically Recycled ABS Produced and Validated
The first volumes of Elix Polymers’ new E-Loop brand of ABS/PC and ABS with recycled content constitute the company’s circular economy activities.
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Proprietary Copolyester Used in Two COVID-Fighting Applications
Eastman’s Tritan chosen for its transparency and ability to withstand the frequent disinfection and cleaning required in health settings.
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Commodity Resin Prices Keep on Climbing
Dips in PP and PET tabs proved temporary, as supply/demand imbalances elevate prices and restrict supplies of all five commodity resins. PS hikes are especially brutal.
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Cove & RWDC Industries in Exclusive Agreement to Support Production of the ‘First’ Biodegradable Water Bottles
Materials innovation company Cove’s partnership with PHA supplier RWDC will supply Cove with PHA for the production of the first water bottles made of biodegradable material.
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