Breaking News Rapid tooling technology opens up route to low-cost cast metal components May 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Rapid tooling technology opens up route to low-cost cast metal components A Georgia Tech (Atlanta, GA) research team has developed a novel technology that enables ceramic molds to be fabricated directly from CAD data and it could change how industry designs and casts complex, costly metal parts according to its developer, Suman Das, a professor […] Read more »
Breaking News Processes Plascore to Commercialize “Green” Protective Coating May 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A professor at Eastern Michigan University has partnered with Michigan-based Plascore Inc. to help commercialize a “green” protective coating developed by his research team. The team has been awarded two grants totaling $125,000 by the Michigan Initiative for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to help fund commercialization of its inventions. Plascore, headquartered in Zeeland, Mich., manufactures honeycomb […] Read more »
Breaking News Material News Automakers Lighten Up with Bayer Materials May 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Proposed federal corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards of 54.5 miles per gallon, coupled with rising fuel prices, are spurring automakers to explore new ways to lighten up to improve fuel efficiency. It’s no secret that use of lightweight materials can help improve the energy efficiency of vehicles. New innovations in materials and technologies are […] Read more »
Industry Engineering plastics market projected to reach 23.5 million metric tons by 2017 May 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The engineering plastics market is projected to reach 23.5 million metric tons by 2017 with growing per capita consumption in developing countries and incremental technology developments geared towards enhancing the performance of the materials being the predominant driving forces of the growth in the engineering plastics market. Given the vigorous turnaround in demand within the […] Read more »
Industry Successful launch for Plastivision and ArabiaMold trade fairs May 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The emergence of the Middle East region as a key player in the global plastics industry and the plentiful opportunities it offers to equipment and machinery suppliers and manufacturers were the important factors that attracted a record visitor turnout at the inaugural Plastivision Arabia and ArabiaMold trade fairs. The shows, which were held at Expo […] Read more »
Breaking News Market News Oil rises near $92 ahead of key Iran nuclear talks May 21, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Oil prices rose to near $92 a barrel Monday in Asia ahead of talks this week aimed at avoiding a military conflict over Iran’s nuclear program. Benchmark oil for June delivery was up 43 cents to $91.90 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell $1.08 to settle at $91.48 […] Read more »
Industry INVISTA Unveils New, Energy-efficient Nylon Intermediates Technology May 21, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart World-leading nylon polymer producer INVISTA unveils a revolutionary technology for adiponitrile (ADN) production, a key ingredient for nylon 6,6. The new technology is a culmination of more than $40 million in research and development spanning four years on two continents. Benefits of the new ADN technology include improved product yields, reduced energy consumption, lower CO2 […] Read more »
Industry PTi experiencing largest growth in company history May 21, 2012 by plasticsinfomart At NPE2012, Dennis Paradise, senior VP of sales for Processing Technologies International (PTi), told PlasticsToday the first quarter of 2012 was the “largest in company history” and that PTi “has a pipeline that’s literally busting with real projects.” PTi recently announced the sale of its “dryer-less” twin-screw sheet extrusion production system to Site Plasticos, a […] Read more »
