Automotive

Biopolymers

Environmental & Safety Finalists of SPE Auto Innovation Awards

The three finalists in the environmental and two in the safety categories utilize recycled resin, natural fiber reinforcements and more.

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The SPE Auto Innovation Award’s Chassis, Powertrain Finalists

Three chassis/hardware and two powertrain innovative applications bear mention.

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3 Interesting Materials Finalists of SPE Auto Innovation Awards

Two novel injection molded components and a blow molded one made possible by modified or new materials.

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Solvay's PEEK Chosen for Oil Scavenger Line in Polimotor 2

The Polimotor 2 all-plastic engine project for competitive auto racing is moving right along with Solvay's materials playing a key role.

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Construction

New Nylon Entrant Brings Differentiated Technology to the Table

Celanese already has some grades of its nylon 6 and 66 offering available.

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Elastomers

Novel Class of Super-High-Elongation Silicones for Molding

Gelest's "revolutionary" two-component silicone elastomer is aimed at microfluidics and implantable medical devices, with LSR versions underway.

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Automotive

Novel Process Opens Up Vast Landscapes for Biobased Materials

DuPont and ADM develop new process to make high-purity fructose derivative for conversion to biobased chemicals and materials.

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polyolefins

Several ‘Firsts’ Among 2015 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards

Of the nine award categories, thermoplastics captured five winners.

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Automotive

Body Exterior Finalists of SPE Auto Innovation Awards

Exterior applications meriting mention from the 2015 SPE Auto Innovation Awards include entrants from Ford and GM.

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Automotive

What’s the True Cost of Buying A ‘Low-Cost’ Mold Overseas?

The head of a Canadian moldmaking company exposes the limitations of focusing solely on initial purchase cost when considering mold sourcing in China.

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Process Cooling