Engineering Resins

International Space Station Now 3D Printing with PEI/PC Materials

PEI/PC compound is the third material a developer of zero-gravity 3D printers has demonstrated on the International Space Station for space-based additive manufacturing.

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New Materials Acquisitions and Development Collaborations

Both Celanese and Radici’s Itema have completed deals that expand their material offerings in engineering thermoplastics and composites, respectively.

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Packaging

General Polymers Further Expands its Thermoplastic Materials Portfolio

The less than a year-old company has expanded its geographic reach as well.

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Commodity Resins

Most Resin Prices Down or Flat; PC and Nylon 66 Up for Now

Falling feedstock prices are a key driver as we enter the third quarter.

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Automotive

The “Holy Grail” of PC Glazing Appears on the Sporty Electric Tommykaira ZZ

Teijin has developed the world鈥檚 first 鈥減illar-less鈥 PC windshield for a commercial car.

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Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes Stay Put

OCSiAI鈥檚 test results with HDPE, epoxy, and elastomers show no release of particles when materials are mechanically stressed.

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Biopolymers

One of the First Biobased Nylons Turns 70

Despite its advancing age, an 鈥渆xciting future鈥 is forecast for Arkema鈥檚 Rilsan Nylon 11.

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High-Perfomance Nylon Beats Aluminum, Rubber in Auto Air Conditioning Lines

Eaton Polymers new PACCS lines bring a new standard to the industry.

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polyolefins

Automotive Plastics: New Thermoplastic Solutions Redefine ‘Performance’ from All Angles

Lightweighting and resistance to heat, chemicals and weathering drive developments in thermoplastics for interiors, exteriors, underhood, powertrain and chassis.

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Automotive

High Growth Forecast for High Performance Plastics

New study says automotive and aerospace are the prime driving factor.

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Plastics Size Reduction