Engineering Resins
Thermoplastic Composite Sings in Next-Generation Loudspeaker Cones
Compression molder Dr. Kurt Mueller replaced a thermoset composite structure with a carbon-fiber reinforced SAN sheet.
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EconCore Expands its Honeycomb Cores to Higher-Performance Engineering Resins
SABIC’s Noryl GTX PPE blend featured in latest EconCore cores with potential use for EV batteries and photovoltaic structures.
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Branded Glasses Made from 40% Biobased Nylon Compounds
Evonik’s Trogamid myCX eCo sustainable transparent nylon to be used by global eyewear design and manufacturing firm Safilo.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Nylon
The story of nylon, the first true engineering thermoplastic.
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Comprehensive, Scientific Overview of Plastics and the Environment
Veteran plastics materials scientist tackles waste, litter, microplastics, degradation and other related topics in his book The Plastics Paradox
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PPS-Based Carbon Fiber Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape
Teijin Carbon’s latest addition to its Tenax carbon fiber TPUD (thermoplastic unidirectional) pre-impregnated tape is based on PPS allowing for entry into new cost-sensitive markets.
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Polyplastics’ Design Techniques on How to Reduce Noise in POM Helical Gears
Based on design findings, Polyplastics offers its know-how on noise reduction of gears made with its Duracon POM.
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Partially Biobased High-Performance PPA Compounds
Solvay’s Amodel Bios family of partially biobased long-chain PPA products geared to E&E applications in e-mobility.
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Solvay and Carbon22 Partner on Advanced Screw System for Foot & Ankle Surgery
Solvay’s Zeniva PEEK is overmolded onto a titanium core in Carbon22’s new Creed Cannulated Screw System
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Mechanically Recycled ABS/PC and Chemically Recycled ABS Produced and Validated
The first volumes of Elix Polymers’ new E-Loop brand of ABS/PC and ABS with recycled content constitute the company’s circular economy activities.
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