SABIC has expanded its optical materials portfolio with the launch of ULTEM™ 3310TD resin, which is well suited for optical transceiver collimator lenses used in single-mode fiber optic systems. Near IR Transmission without Degrading Signal Quality This new polyetherimide (PEI) resin delivers a significantly lower coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) than that of standard ULTEM™ grades. A low CTE […]

RODIM®, a paint-related product brand of BASF, has launched its new invisible Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) Paint Protection Film (PPF) in Asia Pacific. It provides multifaceted and long-lasting protection for automotive coatings. Superior Resistance Against Environmental Conditions Car owners can expect to benefit from extra protection with the RODIM® TPU PPF. The product has been proven to offer superior resistance

With the polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) Ultradur® B4335G3 HR HSP, BASF has developed a material that protects sensitive electronics extreme climatic conditions. The unique combination of various properties sets Ultradur®; apart from alternative materials. Improved Safety Standards In automotive electrics, many small components are of great importance. Delicate wheel speed sensors, for example, play a crucial role in the safe functioning

Sulzer Chemtech (GTC Technology) and BASF have signed a MoU with the goal of advancing technologies for renewable fuels and chemically recycled plastics that will further expand the partners’ portfolio of sustainable solutions. Cost-effective Plastic Recycling The companies enter a strategic partnership to drive the development of innovative, cost-effective chemical processing solutions to improve the conversion of

Continental is to use BIOVYN™, bio-attributed PVC, from INOVYN in the production of its technical and decorative surface materials for its automotive customers. The agreement will help to reduce its carbon footprint and meet customer demand for sustainable bio-based products. Made from 100% Renewable Raw Material BIOVYN™ is a new generation of PVC grades certified by the Roundtable

Newcastle University scientists have found new types of plastic loving bacteria that stick to plastic in the deep sea that may enable them to ‘hitchhike’ across the ocean. The team showed for the first time that these deep-sea, plastic loving bacteria make up only 1% of the total bacterial community. The team found that these

Covestro has announced plans to set up its first dedicated line for the mechanical recycling (MCR) of polycarbonates at its integrated site in Shanghai. Producing Sustainable Polycarbonates The new MCR line will address the growing demand for more sustainable solutions, in particular with Post-Consumer-Recycled (PCR) products, to be used primarily for the compounding step in the manufacture of

AIMPLAS inaugurates its new facilities to expand its presence in Valencia Technology Park. The new facilities, funded by the Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness (IVACE) to the tune of 2.47 million euros, will allow the technology centre to respond to growing demand from society and companies to boost the circular economy through R&D&I. A total

Blundstone, a safety footwear brand, has launched RotoFlex®, a new series of safety boots featuring BASF’s  Infinergy® Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane (E-TPU). Outstanding Shock Absorption Infinergy® rebounds 55% energy with each step and is lighter weight than conventional materials, which helps safety footwear wearers fight fatigue. Soft and elastic Infinergy® provides optimal and continuous cushioning and excellent shock absorption. This

Solvay has announced that its Solef® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) polymers plant at Tavaux, France, has received IATF 16949:2016 accreditation for its quality management system. Building on the previously announced PVDF capacity increase at Tavaux site, making it the largest PVDF production site in Europe, this major achievement covers the design and production of PVDF battery-related applications within

Borealis announces the introduction of the Borealis Strategy 2030. At the core of this strategic evolution is sustainability, which is supported by the strong Borealis foundation of dedication to safety first, its people, innovation and technology, and performance excellence. Efforts for Circular Economy This foundation powers continued geographic expansion and the ongoing transformation towards the

Molding Solutions, a strategic business unit within Barnes, and INEOS Styrolution, have announced that they will collaborate on a sustainable ABS solution that will make molding biomaterials and sustainable plastics easier. Sustainable Partnership Molding Solutions and INEOS Styrolution will bundle their extensive expertise and unique technologies to make mechanically recycled ABS solutions easier to process and achieve

Covestro is expanding its production capacities for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Films in the Platilon® range, as well as the associated infrastructure and logistics. To this end, the company is investing a low double-digit million-euro amount in its German center of excellence for the aforementioned films in Bomlitz, Lower Saxony. This site of Epurex Films, a

Solvay announces an important addition to complement its broad portfolio of composite materials for the automotive industry: SolvaLite® 714 Prepregs, a new generation of unidirectional carbon-fiber and woven-fabric products pre-impregnated with SolvaLite® 714 epoxy resin. These innovative prepregs offer fast-cure cycles, long outlife, and have been optimized for manufacturing automotive components, such as body panels,

Toray Advanced Composites presents the latest advancements in lightweight material solutions for future sustainable mobility applications at the highly anticipated JEC World 2022 exhibition (3-5 May) in Paris, the first in-person edition since 2019 (Hall 6, D28). Exhibits on display include an urban air mobility aircraft pylon, made for the Joby eVTOL aircraft using Toray’s thermoset-based