
Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor
Expect Graphene to Make its Mark in Multiple Markets
There has been a lot of buzz about graphene in recent times and for good reason. A material stronger and stiffer than carbon fiber, graphene is thought to have enormous commercial potential, but has been impractical to use on a large scale, with researchers limited to using small flakes of the material.
Read MoreWill Rise of Benzene Prices Impact Those of Nylons, ABS & PC as They Have PS?
Rising benzene prices have already impacted prices of PS and nylon 6 appears to be next.
Read MoreAddressing Color Management Issues
X-Rite is tackling a variety of issue in color management in its new blog.
Read MoreFirst Totally Biodegradable Fishing Lure Soon to Debut
MHG's PHA has been used to manufacture the first completely biodegradable fishing lure.
Read MoreMaterials at NPE: New Solutions to Enhance Processing, Performance, Sustainability & Cost
There was no shortage of new thermoplastics and additives covering the full range of end-use applications.
Read MoreResin Prices Relatively Flat for Now
Prices are up for some commodity and engineering resins, but the trajectory for the third quarter is generally flat.
Read MoreSandretto’s 3D Printer Highlights MilanPlast Show
A second injection press supplier throws its hat into the 3D ring. Meantime, several Italian suppliers’ growth plans target North America.
Read MoreFirst Ocean-Cleaning System Set to Deploy in 2016
The Ocean Cleanup's unique ocean cleaning-system will be the longest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean.
Read MoreWill BASF's Nylon 66 Force Majeure Impact the Domestic Market?
Duration of force majeure at BASF's nylon 66 UK production facility uncertain at moment.
Read MoreNova Installs Nine-Layer Blown Film Coextrusion Line to Enhance Customer Collab
As part of a several upgrades at its Calgary R&D facility, Nova Chemicals has installed a semi-commercial scale nine-layer blown film coextrusion line.
Read MoreCompatibilizers Aim to Boost Plastics Recycling Profits
The new paper on compatibilizers from SPI's Recycling Committee is a tool for increasing profitability of plastics recycling.
Read MoreQuanex Expands With Acquisition of U.K.'s' HL Plastics
Leading North American suppliers of energy-efficient window and door systems acquires major U.K. PVC extrusion company.
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