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Laserax’s New LXQ Laser Marker Redefines Ease of Integration and Remote Support Following COVID-19

Quebec City, Canada, June 16, 2020 — After 2 years of development, Laserax releases the LXQ Fiber Laser Marker series that redefines how easy and accessible laser system integration can be. The laser’s features are not only aimed at reducing integration time and cost, but also at facilitating collaboration between system integrators and laser experts—a […]

plasticsinfomart · Jun 18, 2020
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The world’s first FDA- and MDR-compliant process monitoring system is now available

maXYmos TL ML from Kistler is the first process monitoring system that meets the strict regulatory requirements for quality assurance in the medtech sector. A monitoring system that can deliver 100 percent testing: this is a critical requirement for producers of medical devices as well as plant and machinery manufacturers operating in environments where pharmaceutical […]

plasticsinfomart · May 27, 2020
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Rise in Use of Plating on Plastics in Automotive Industry to Drive Market

The global plating on plastics market was valued at US$ 630.7 Mn in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2019 to 2027, according to a new research report titled ‘Plating on Plastics Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2019–2027,’ published by Transparency Market Research (TMR) […]

plasticsinfomart · May 27, 2020
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Biesterfeld and DuPont intensify their strategic partnership in CIS countries

Biesterfeld Plastic and DuPont are continuing the expansion of their strategic cooperation. Thanks to an extended agreement, Biesterfeld Rus LLC will take over responsibility for selling the Zytel®, Minlon®, Crastin®, Rynite®, Hytrel®, Bexloy® and Delrin® thermoplastic plastics in Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from 1 December 2019. Hytrel® thermoplastic polyester-elastomers are ideal for […]

plasticsinfomart · Jan 21, 2020
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Brownfield digitalization: IoT gateway from Reifenhäuser sets new standards

Troisdorf, July 1, 2019 | Anyone wishing to be well-positioned for the future will not be able to avoid upgrading or retrofitting their production lines. In this context, it’s worth remembering that data generates knowledge and knowledge results in a head start. Reifenhäuser focuses on connectivity in the production process. In addition to its expertise […]

plasticsinfomart · Jul 9, 2019
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Biesterfeld acquires distribution rights for Solvay’s sulfone polymers in UK and Ireland

Biesterfeld is strengthening its partnership with Solvay Specialty Polymers. With effect from April 2019, the distributor will handle sales of the sulfone polymers Udel® PSU, Radel® PPSU and Veradel® PESU in the UK and Ireland. “By expanding our distribution rights to include the UK and Ireland, we are enhancing our offer of high-performance polymers from […]

plasticsinfomart · Feb 1, 2019
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RKW Ranks Second in “Germany’s Most Sought-After Employer” Study

Frankenthal (Germany), December 20, 2018 – The FAZ Institute and the IMWF Institute for Management and Economic Research have examined Germany’s 5,000 largest companies for their study “Germany’s Most Sought-After Employer 2018”. The RKW Group took second place in the industry ranking by scoring points for quality, performance, success, sustainability, corporate culture and values. RKW […]

plasticsinfomart · Dec 20, 2018
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SABIC marks 70th anniversary of LNP™ product line with technical summit in Taiwan

A technical summit on SABIC’s LNP™ product line in Taipei, Taiwan last week attracted more than 130 customers. The event was held to mark the 70 years since the LNP™ product line was introduced in 1948, setting itself on a course that has helped define the world of high-performance plastics compounding. The summit served as […]

plasticsinfomart · Dec 17, 2018