Industry Bioresorbable boot camp, boost your knowledge August 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Bioresorbables represent a booming, if challenging market to the medical device industry, and a new workshop hopes to help device makers answer that challenge by offering attendees the basics of material selection, design, processing, and more. Held in association with the new MedTech Polymers Conference, organized by PlasticsToday, MD+DI and MD&M, the bioresorbable conference kicks […] Read more »
Product News LFT compound is transparent August 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) compound supplier PlastiComp (Winona, MN) has developed what it describes as a breakthrough product in the form of a long-fiber reinforced compound that is translucent. The new compound is based on a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). “Molded structural parts with translucent qualities lead to unique applications that require strength and optical transparency,” […] Read more »
Industry Korean company to install next generation Atlas rewind slitter in 2013 August 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. revealed an order from Daelim Industrial Co Ltd of South Korea for a new 8.7m wide Atlas CW1040 Series primary slitter rewinder. The slitter will be installed in conjunction with a new BOPP film line at Daelim Industrial’s facility in Jeonju. According to the US-based Atlas, the new BOPP film is […] Read more »
Industry Topics of Medtec China 2012 conferences announced August 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart UBM Canon, the organizer of Medtec China 2012, announces the various topics of the co-located conference and technical forum programs on both September 26-27 of the show to be held in Shanghai. It comprises a two-day Regulation Conference as well as four technical forums focusing on Orthopedic Devices, Drug Delivery Devices, Diagnostic Devices, and Cardiovascular […] Read more »
Processes BASF introducing Aqua line of engineering plastics approved for drinking water August 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart BASF is adding a trade mark Aqua to its engineering plastics lines that have been approved to come into contact with drinking water, including Ultramid polyamide (PA), Ultradur polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and Ultraform polyoxymethylene (POM). Examples are Ultramid A3EG10 FC Aqua, Ultradur B4300G6 FC Aqua and Ultraform N2320 FC Aqua. The portfolio in the drinking […] Read more »
Material News Ampac's Inno-Lok cites to save up 25% of zipper material August 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Ampac’s Inno-Lok cites to save up 25% of zipper material The Inno-Lok technology is applied transversely to packaging films producing pre-zippered roll stock film which can be used in form, fill, seal packaging applications. When compared to conventional non-zippered films, Ampac cites that Inno-Lok provides a pre-zippered roll stock solution with a reclosable feature while […] Read more »
Market News Material News Import PVC offers to India continue to gain ground August 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Players in India are reporting good demand and limited supplies in the local market, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Accordingly, import offers to the country continue to gain ground for cargoes to be shipped in late August. A major Taiwanese producer’s PVC offers for September shipments are expected to be revealed late this […] Read more »
Industry Processing Technologies International (PTi) Names Christopher Curtin Vice President of International Sales August 9, 2012 by plasticsinfomart AURORA, Ill., August 8, 2012 – Processing Technologies International LLC (PTi), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sheet extrusion machinery, has announced the appointment of Christopher Curtin as Vice President of International Sales. Curtin, a 26-year plastics industry veteran, brings an extensive range of experience in technology, sales, and marketing to the new post. […] Read more »
