Materials
Materials: First Soft-Touch 3D Printing Material
Excellent mechanical properties plus luxuriant feel are claimed for this first next-generation filament for FDM.
Read MoreBraskem Aims for ‘Green’ PET
Through a new partnership, the company seeks biobased production of a key raw material—MEG—in a cost-effective way.
Read MorePrices of All Resins Surge
Despite a faster-than-expected recovery from Hurricane Harvey, the industry still faces challenges on the way to ‘getting back to normal.’
Read MoreDowDuPont Starts Up World-Scale Ethylene & PE Facility
New integrated, world-scale production facility started up for ethylene monomer and Elite enhanced polyethylene in Freeport, Texas.
Read MoreNew Approach Promises Better On-Machine Coloring for Injection Molding
New technology addresses limitation to injection molding with color or additive metering at the machine throat.
Read MoreUpwards Movement for Commodity Resin Prices
Still, “iffy” on how much of various price initiatives will be implemented as we move to year end.
Read MoreElevated Resin Prices Continue for Now
Steady improvement underway though challenges remain.
Read MoreHurricane Lifts Resin Prices Across the Board
Length of Hurricane Harvey’s impact on feedstocks and resins is still uncertain.
Read MoreNew Ionomer Decorative Effects Using Hot Stamping
DuPont collaboration with Kurz Group leads to golden or metallized effects.
Read MoreDowDuPont Realigns Portfolio
The new merger makes adjustments within two of its three intended independent companies.
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