K 2013: PLA bioplastic debuts in touchscreen computer housing
Budding Taiwanese bioplastics supplier Supla (Tainan) has launched its first commercial application that uses its polylactic acid (PLA) resin. The PLA, based on based on lactides from Corbion Purac...
View Article60 years on: The latest UHMW-PE makes it mark at K 2013
A next generation GUR ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) with breakthrough technology was debuted at K 2013 by Celanese, this after nearly 60 years since the engineered material was...
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Plastics gets the nod from smartphones
Although Apple Inc.'s iPhone line is a latecomer to the plastic party - with the company introducing its first polycarbonate-enclosed model earlier this month - the use of plastic resin in the...
View ArticleNew additive targets electronics in medical devices
One of the megatrends in medical plastics will be the integration of electronics into devices. For example, new devices, such as vascular imaging catheters, incorporate very sensitive electronics for...
View ArticlePlastics market expected to reach 508.6 million tons by 2016
A new report from Axis Research Mind claims that the plastics market is expected to reach 508.6 million tons by 2016 primarily supported by the segments (rigid/flexible plastics), resins...
View ArticleGlobal Plastics Summit: No respite in sight for polystyrene
Chicago - If current estimates hold true, it doesn't look like polystyrene (PS) will have much of a comeback story anytime soon.PS is estimated to have below GDP growth globally for the next five...
View ArticleEngel secures second place in innovation prize
Engel's new all-electric, tiebar-less injection press, the Engel e-motion 30 TL came in second in the large-scale enterprise category of the prestigious Upper Austrian State Prize for...
View ArticleLanxess to introduce new thermally conductive PA grades
Over the past few years, demand for thermally conductive thermoplastics that can safely be used in the housings of electronic devices and assemblies has risen sharply. The reason? Increasingly powerful...
View ArticleManufacturing technology orders & robotics shipments have mixed results
U.S. Manufacturing Technology orders for the month of September totaled $397.57 million, according to The Association for Manufacturing Technology, in the latest USMTO survey of participating...
View ArticleB&H Tool Co. bring in new investor, upgrades capabilities
Plastic extrusion tooling manufacturer, B&H Tool Co., located in San Diego, CA, announced that it has brought in a new investor and recapitalized the company under a limited liability corporation....
View ArticleBayer exploring new application areas for copolycarbonate Apec
Apec, the copolycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience that is mainly used in medical and lighting applications such as headlamp bezels, headlamp lenses and light housings, will now also be applied in...
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Bio-on’s biodegradable PHAs reduce environmental impact of e-waste
Crisis or no, electronics is an area that continues to thrive. Worldwide, growth rates for the electronics industry in 2012 were 9%, higher than during the years 2011 or 2010 and there are no signs...
View ArticleNew investments from Sabic focused on energy efficiency at its largest U.S....
Sabic Innovative Plastics hopes two major investments will help drive sustainability at its Mt. Vernon, IN site.Tagging OptionsDomain: All Sites Keywords: Materials Equipment read more
View ArticleSustainability and innovation are key differentiators at DSM Dyneema, CEO says
For Gerard de Reuver, CEO at DSM Dyneema, meeting the challenges of today's business climate - creating advantages, delivering solutions, complying with legislation and meeting consumer demand - is all...
View ArticleNew microPEM inserts for plastics
New microPEM inserts from PennEngineering are targeting compact plastic electronic assemblies. These fasteners with threads as small as M1 are said to install easily and permanently in a wide range of...
View ArticleCompanies continue the anti-counterfeiting fight
All Sites On December 10, SAE International (formerly known as the Society of Automotive Engineers) held a symposium on "Counterfeit Parts Avoidance." Fake parts tend to get a lot of press, but only...
View ArticleWeek of 12/09-12/13: Engel brings all-electric e-mac molder to Cali and Top...
All Sites This week, Senior Editor Norbert Sparrow got to see Engel's all-electric e-mac molder up close and personal at the company's open house in Corona, CA on Dec. 10, which the company showcased...
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BASF to build engineering plastics compounding plant in Korea
BASF (Ludwigshafen, Germany) plans to build a compounding plant for polyamide (PA) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compounds in Yesan, Chung Nam Province, Korea. Construction of the plant is...
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Hydrolysis-resistant polyester resin homes in on auto electrics
Presentation by Dr. Peter Eibeck, Business Development E/E, Engineering Plastics Europe, BASF SEThe challenges for materials in the automotive drive technology include amongst others high temperatures,...
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As “Made in USA” gains in popularity, companies reshore manufacturing
It seems that 2013 was a good year for reshoring of manufacturing. As "Made in USA" labels become more ubiquitous thanks to a lot of media attention over the past year, it appears that's influencing...
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