Technology Dow Corning launches advanced flame retardant synergist at Chinaplas 2017 May 25, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Dow Corning selected the venue of Chinaplas 2017 to launch an advanced new silicone technology designed to resolve mechanical performance degradation and corrosivity issues caused by high loadings of traditional flame-retardant (FR) additives, such as organic phosphorus, in polyamide (PA) compounds. By cutting the total amount of organic phosphorus additive in PA6 and PA66 compounds […] Read more »
Industry Processes AIM debuts course on quality systems for medical injection molding May 25, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Medical device OEMs and suppliers of injection molding services to the medtech industry may learn a thing or two from a new course developed by the American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute (Erie, PA). AIM has announced that John Anes, an independent consultant with more than 30 years’ management experience in medical device development, manufacture and […] Read more »
Plastic Packaging Phthalate-free PP developed for injection-molded rigid packaging May 25, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Consumers and b Sabic PP FPC70 redrand owners are demanding a lot from packaging. Today’s fast-paced lifestyles drive demand for prepacked food including hot-filled packaging cups and bottles that may also be microwavable. Consumer expectations also include packaging that is robust, easy to open and distinctively shaped with vibrant graphics. What’s more, these challenges need […] Read more »
Uncategorized WannaCry ransomware also infected medical devices May 25, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The aptly named WannaCry ransomware that crippled the digitized world over the weekend struck scores of hospitals in the UK as well as a smaller number of healthcare facilities in the United States. It appears that the hack also drilled down into some connected medical devices. Forbes reports that a Bayer-branded radiology device in a […] Read more »
Industry News Primex Design & Fabrication automates sleeve production May 25, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Primex DesignPrimex Design & Fabrication (formerly Woodruff Corp.; Richmond, IN), a manufacturer of reusable, returnable and fully recyclable plastic totes, shipping containers, point-of-purchase displays and retail packaging, has automated its production process for the manufacture of its Bubble-X Sleeve Pak durable sleeves for shipping. Part of the Primex Plastics family of companies, Primex Design & […] Read more »
Industry Material News Large-scale carbon-fiber adoption in automotive unlikely before 2025 May 25, 2017 / May 25, 2017 by plasticsinfomart According to an editorial in the May 22 issue of IHS Automotive SupplierInsight , the future of the carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) market looks promising, with opportunities in diverse applications such as body in white (BIW) chassis systems, powertrain systems, exteriors and interiors. Carbon fibers are organic materials that have been heat-treated at temperatures of 1,000° to 3,000° […] Read more »
Industry Market News Reshoring exceeded offshoring in 2016; policy changes needed to maintain momentum May 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart For the first time in decades, more manufacturing jobs are returning to the United States than are leaving. That’s according to the latest report from the Reshoring Initiative, a consultancy based in Kildeer, IL, that tracks reshoring trends. Combined reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) grew by more than 10% in 2016, adding 77,000 jobs […] Read more »
Industry News Clariant and Huntsman to combine in merger of equals May 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland) and Huntsman Corp. (Salt Lake City) announced on May 22 that their boards of directors unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in a merger of equals through an all-stock transaction. The merged company will be named HuntsmanClariant. On a pro forma 2016 basis, the combined companies will create a leading global […] Read more »
