Materials

The US-based technology startup for 3D printing materials headquartered in Austin, Texas, Structured Polymers, has been acquired by Evonik. The acquisition will provide this latter access to a new patented technology that will allow the company to expand its portfolio of specialty polymer powders in the additive manufacturing market...

Solvay Performance Polyamides has introduced an enhanced version of Technyl One, the company’s range of halogen-free flame-retardant materials. The new generation of products meets the challenges of the digital transforming of cities by delivering more performance, safety and environmental protection...

November 1978 marked the invention of PEEK (polyetheretherketone), a new high-performance polymer (HPP). The following 40 years blazed a trail of pioneering innovation, across a range of industries and often in demanding applications that initially seemed an unlikely candidate for the thermoplastic. The dynamic driver of the success of this...

At Kuala Lumpur, Kraiburg TPE’s will begin operations of a new production line at its Malaysia plant this month to boost production capacity by 35% and increase Kraiburg TPE’s total production capabilities to 60,000 metric tons worldwide. Kraiburg TPE is expanding its offices and warehouse in Malaysia in tandem with the new...

The rising number of conductive compounds in state-of-the-art technological solutions demand greater and greater control over the electrical characteristics available in manufactured goods. This is particularly true for projects that need to comply with Atex standards, destined for use in explosive atmospheres...

Taking on the challenge to develop a broader platform for new and existingadditive manufacturing (AM) technologies, the University of Exeter (United Kingdom) and Victrex, a world leader in high-performance PAEK polymer solutions, have commenced work in a strategic partnership. The goal is to introduce next-generation PAEK polymers and...

For the first time, synthetic sports floorings can be produced with carbon dioxide - which means less crude oil is needed as a raw material. The world's first subfloor of this kind has now been opened in the hockey facility of a renowned sports club in Krefeld in western Germany. The particularly sustainable new material comes from the materials...

On November 13 at Formnext 2018 (Frankfurt, November 13-16) DSM announced two major product launches that will help accelerate adoption of 3D printing into mainstream production. With Somos PerForm Reflect, DSM once again demonstrates its leadership in high-performing materials for...

Among its exhibit highlights at Formnext 2018 (Frankfurt, November 13-16), Sabic is featuring its newest filaments for fused deposition modelling, including a tough filament made from its high impact EXL resin. Addressing industry needs for greater choice, Sabic is also demonstrating the use of its filaments in...

To help OEMs to meet the stringent regulatory and quality demands affecting the food equipment industry, Victrex introduced a dedicated PEEK1 food grade portfolio at the Fakuma show in Germany. Compared to metals, the new Victrex FG family of high-performing thermoplastics offers additional benefits in terms of cost-effectiveness...

PlasticFinder at Fakuma, scheduled in Friedrichshafen (Germany) from October 16 to 20, the specialized exhibition for plastics injection moulding.

This year, the PET Day, the definitive PET event that usually marks this period of the year, was a tad more special: as usual organized by GSI, Italy, in Artimino, on the Tuscan hills close to Florence, it was not only its 16th edition, but had a particularly festive atmosphere as it also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the...

The Swedish group announces to substantially expand the production capacity of its non-phthalate polyester plasticizer Pevalen from 2019 onwards. To accomplish this, Perstorp has entered into a long-term production agreement with Italian company Alcoplast. The new partnership more than doubles the...

During a technical meeting that took place recently at its headquarters, Arcoplex presented new polypropylene grades with improved aesthetic and mechanical features developed by the represented company Carmel Olefins. The first novelty concerns the PP grades Capilene Y 50 LE and Capilene SW 70 LE for...

Based in Italy just outside Milan, Alfatherm announced a new distribution partnership with Toppan Interamerica (TIA). TIA will market and promote Alfatherm’s new Serica super matt 3D and 2D solid colours to its customer base. Giuseppe Cerizza, president of Alfatherm North America, said: "We are very proud to announce this collaboration with...

Modern day tennis players tend to play with more spin and as a result, hit the ball out of the top of the racket rather than the centre. The disadvantage of this is players swing with more force to generate more power and spin. This puts extra load on the player’s arm and can result in injury...

Newly developed materials are being prepared by Victrex for additive manufacturing (AM). The first of these is a high strength material for laser sintering (LS) which attains lower refresh rates, resulting in improved recycling for non-sintered powder. The second is a filament with better Z-strength than existing PAEK materials and...

An Arcoplex Group company specialized in the production of masterbatches, Primacolor, following an investment project aimed at continuous improvement, is proud to announce that has been purchased a new press equipped with a mould allowing the production of curved sample, in addition to the standard colour plates...

The demand of the automotive industry for highly effective sensors for the expansion of electric mobility and autonomous driving is increasing. So Basf has further developed its range of hydrolysis-resistant thermoplastic polyesters. The expanded range of Ultradur HR (Hydrolysis Resistant) comprises Ultradur B4330 G6 HR High Speed, a particularly…

The chemical company Basf plans to increase the global production capacity for its antioxidant Irganox 1010 by 40% with production expansion projects at its sites in Jurong, Singapore, and Kaisten, Switzerland. With production in Kaisten coming online in 2019 and in Singapore in early 2021, Basf aims to better serve the...