Material News Kettering University to test prototypes of new green battery February 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Kettering University is collaborating with Intech Energy Storage Corporation (IESC) of Toronto, Canada, to test the critical characteristics of, and experimentally fabricate, a newly designed aluminum-based battery that is more versatile, has a longer shelf life and is made of environmentally friendly, non-toxic, low cost components. Dr. Matthew Sanders, professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and […] Read more »
Breaking News Product News Sonderhoff presents two new silicone foam sealants that quick harden at room temperature February 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Sonderhoff, a sealing solutions provider based in Germany, have developed two new types of addition-crosslinking silicone foam sealants, FERMASIL 91 and FERMASIL 93, ready for series production. The company says these silicone foam sealants harden at room temperature within a relative short time. They are dry-to-touch after just 10 to 12 minutes at room temperature without […] Read more »
Material News GBI Research says VAM market will benefit from shale gas boom in the US February 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Emerging economies, solar power investments and the shale gas boom are all working together to fuel the Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) market, states a new report by GBI Research. The new report, “Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) Global Market to 2020 – Increased demand in Asia Pacific VA-based EVA Photovoltaic Applications to drive growth”, looks at […] Read more »
Material News Arkema Launches Specialty Polyamides MED Grades for Medical Market February 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart ARKEMA LAUNCHES SPECIALTY POLYAMIDES MED GRADES FOR MEDICAL MARKET AND APPOINTS VELOX AS EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTOR COLOMBES, FRANCE – (January 31, 2013) – Arkema is committed to provide the highest quality material for the medical market; this is why almost 10 years ago Arkema began to introduce MED grades for some of its Specialty Polyamides products. […] Read more »
Industry Presentation of the Quadrant Award 2013 February 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Zurich, January 31, 2013 – Quadrant, a global leader in the manufacturing of high-performance thermoplastics and composites, conferred the coveted international «Quadrant Award» for the fifth time on Friday, January 25, 2013. The international invitation to submit entries for the award was addressed to graduates who had written a doctoral thesis in the field of […] Read more »
Category Menu Clariant Launches ColorForward™ 2014 February 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The 8th Annual Color Direction Guide for the Plastics Industry. Predictions based on intensive research of the most influential societal trends around the world Gives product manufacturers a head-start on potential consumer-purchasing decision drivers Muttenz, January 31, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has published its ColorForward™ color and trend forecasting guide […] Read more »
Processes INTERTRONICS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH LIQUIDYN ENHANCES HIGH PERFORMANCE DISPENSING APPLICATIONS February 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart As technologies develop in industries such as electronics, energy, packaging, medical devices, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and automotive, Intertronics have understood the need for ever more precise, reliable dispensing of micro quantities of adhesives and similar materials. They are therefore delighted to announce a new partnership for 2013 with Liquidyn GmbH, specialist manufacturers of high precision […] Read more »
Industry New scale ensures fast and compliant tracking and tracing February 1, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Greifensee, Switzerland — 31 January 2013 — For the kind of fast, accurate tracking and tracing that helps enhance compliance with manufacturing industry standards, METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce the availability of its new ICS (Industrial Compact Scales) model ICS685. This robust ICS scale offers a variety of printing and labeling options that protects […] Read more »
