Industry PLASTIC Japan: WACKER Presents New Silicone Grades for Electronic and Medical-Technology Applications April 10, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Munich, April 10, 2013 – PLASTIC Japan will see WACKER, a Munich-based chemical company, and Japanese silicone manufacturer Wacker Asahikasei Silicone unveiling innovative silicone products for the electronics, optoelectronics and medical-technology sectors. Among the products celebrating their premieres will be SEMICOSIL® 915 HT, a heat-resistant gel for encapsulating power electronic modules; LUMISIL® 868 S, an […] Read more »
Industry Transparency creates an advantage April 10, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Life Cycle Costing Calculator enables an overview of a product or system’s lifecycle from a financial perspective. The Life Cycle Costing Calculator (LCCC) provides operators and manufacturers with maximum transparency in calculating actual costs for products to be priced or ones that have been quoted. It allows the exact breakeven point to be determined, taking […] Read more »
Industry From Prototyping to Production, Distributors Can Help April 9, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart If you’re a design engineer who’s struggling to understand the growing proliferation of electronic components on the market, and you’re trying to learn about all those parts while juggling multiple projects, here’s a tip: You can get help from distributors. Sure, distributors want to sell components. They’re looking for your business. Increasingly, though, they’re willing […] Read more »
Category Menu A Comparison of 3 Different Ball-Bearing Materials April 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Ball bearings can be used in a variety of applications from medical and aerospace technology to packaging equipment, electronics, office technology, and even high-end yo-yos. Since these components are available in different types of materials, each with its own set of features and benefits, weighing the pros and cons of a specific kind of ball […] Read more »
Recycling News EPA to scrutinize flame retardants used in plastics industry April 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart NEW YORK : Five flame retardants commonly used in the plastics industry are coming under the scrutiny of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Of the chemicals named, those used in plastics include: 2-Ethylhexyl ester 2,3,4,5- tetrabromobenzoate (TBB) 1,2-Ethylhexyl 3,4,5,6-tetrabromo-benzenedicarboxylate or (2-ethylhexyl)-3,4,5,6 tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) 2-Propanol, 1,3-dichloro-, phosphate (TDCPP) Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and related congeners Both TBB and TBPH are […] Read more »
Recycling News Metal thefts more than triples despite strict regulations April 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart CLEVELAND : The police department records indicate that the incidents of metal thefts have more than tripled during the first quarter of the year when compared to same quarter the previous year. According to data obtained from the Zanesville Police Department (ZPD) Detective Bureau, there were 11 reported incidents of metal thefts during the first […] Read more »
Recycling News BIR World Mirror on Non-Ferrous Metals-April 2013 April 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BRUSSELS : The article below is based on the BIR World Mirror on Non-Ferrous Metals –April 2013. BIR’s new electronic scrap committee will be launched at the world organization’s forthcoming Convention in Shanghai. As part of the BIR Non-Ferrous Metals Division, its remit will be to inform members about a sector that is growing and […] Read more »
Industry Beumer's new factory in Thailand officially opens April 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The Beumer Group’s 2,000sqm new factory in Chachoengsao province, Thailand, has officially opened on April 4 along with the establishment of Beumer (Thailand) Co Ltd. “I am convinced that, with the construction of a new building here in Asia, we have done exactly the right step to keep up with the growth of the Southeast […] Read more »
