25 Sept 2006
Ultem* Resin Helps Give BTicino Security Devices
BTicino was one of the first Italian manufacturers to produce electrical components designed with a modern edge. This attitude is reflected in the substantial innovations of their technology and production process automation. These focus attention towards providing solutions to contemporary household needs and uses. BTicino caters to residential (wiring devices and video and audio door entry systems), office (distribution and installation system of cables, power, data, and sound), and home automation (network technology, radio and cable) markets with the assistance of Ultem Resin.
25 Sept 2006
GE Helps LTK’s AV Cable Meet Requirements for Halogen-Free Wiring Parts
Hong Kong-based LTK Industries, one of the most successful wire and cable manufacturers in China, has played a pivotal role in transforming Hong Kong and China from net importers of wire and cable into major suppliers and exporters. A strong supporter of environmental responsibility, LTK was the first wire and cable company in the world to be awarded Restricted Substance Compliance Solutions (RSCS) approval from UL®, indicating its products meet the requirements of the European Union’s Restriction in the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical/electronic equipment.
25 Sept 2006
William Levene Shakes up the Kitchenware Industry with GE’s Xylex* Resin
Established for nearly 60 years, William Levene is a premier supplier of kitchen products, cookware, and gadgets throughout the UK. The firm also exports to 42 countries worldwide. Known for clever and innovative designs, William Levene worked with well-known television Chef Jamie Oliver to commercialize his invention of a gadget for quickly preparing flavorful marinades and rubs for foods. To meet the requirements of the Flavour Shaker application, William Levene selected Xylex* resin from GE Plastics.
18 Sept 2006
GE Plastics’ innovative materials and application developments for Medical Device Manufacturers on Display at Medica Düsseldorf
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — September 18, 2006 — GE Plastics will be showcasing some of their innovative materials and technologies for medical devices at Medica in Düsseldorf, Germany from Nov. 15-18 In hall 10, booth A56. GE Plastics will feature its new engineering thermoplastic material solutions demonstrating improved hemocompatibility1 for use in blood contact applications and devices requiring low protein binding, such as those found in several diagnostic or biopharmaceutical applications. ESTECH’s single-use ClearView MV™ Atrial Depressor utilizes GE’s advanced hemocompatible Lexan* to help achieve excellent device reliability and biocompatibility2 in minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement procedures. GE will also highlight other customers’ innovative devices, including MEGADYNE Electrosurgical E-Z Pen™, GE Healthcare’s Aisys® Carestation® anesthesia delivery system and several others.
8 Aug 2006
GE Plastics is Double Winner in SPE’s 10th Automotive Awards Program with Two Innovative Body Panel & Glazing Applications
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — August 8, 2006 — GE Plastics today announced it has been honored with two automotive innovation awards from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Central Europe. The OPEL Zafira Panoramic Roof, featuring GE’s Lexan* SLX polycarbonate (PC) film for paint replacement, won first prize in the Body Exteriors category, while the Honda Civic Extra Window with integrated spoiler, made with GE’s Lexan GLX resin, placed third in the same category. The OPEL Zafira is available in Europe and parts of Asia, while the Honda Civic is sold in Europe only. Both applications attest to the innovation and value of GE materials, which enable such advantages as improved aesthetics and performance, design flexibility, part consolidation, and elimination of secondary painting operations in automotive applications. The awards were announced on July 14 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
1 Aug 2006
GE’s New Lexan* DMX Polycarbonate Resins Deliver Outstanding Scratch Resistance for Demanding Electronic Applications
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — November 14, 2006 — The keypads, housings, and other wear parts for mobile phones, computers, and digital cameras can take a real beating from constant handling. Although polycarbonate (PC) is a favorite choice for these components, until now it has been necessary to hard-coat the resin to prevent abrasion and maintain a good surface appearance. But secondary hard coating means extra cost, additional processing time, and potential environmental impact. To help solve this challenge, GE Plastics has developed a new family of Lexan* PC resins featuring outstanding scratch resistance. Compared to standard PC, GE’s Lexan DMX resins provide improved surface hardness without the need for hard coating. These materials are excellent candidates for transparent applications such as soft keys, infrared lenses, bezels, and screens.
27 Jul 2006
GE Plastics ecomagination* Initiative Backgrounder
Overview
* In May 2005, GE (www.ge.com) announced its ecomagination* initiative, a major worldwide effort to drive new business opportunities by helping customers solve their toughest environmental challenges.
* The focus of GE’s ecomagination initiative is on accelerating the company’s materials, energy, technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure capabilities to develop global environmental solutions. These include lighter and stronger materials, fuel cells, solar energy, hybrid locomotives, lower-emission aircraft engines, and water purification technologies.
27 Jul 2006
GE Plastics Launches New Family of ecomagination* Products That Dramatically Cut CO2, Post-Consumer Waste & Petrochemical Use
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — July 27, 2006 — Complementing Japan’s environmental leadership in responsible automotive manufacturing, GE Plastics today celebrates two significant additions to its ecomagination* portfolio: Valox iQ* and Xenoy iQ* resins. The new products were developed as a result of a successful two-year initiative at GE Plastics that examined the company’s manufacturing processes to redefine how its products can be made to be cleaner and more environmentally responsible than traditional materials. Valox iQ and Xenoy iQ resins are the essential elements of an environmentally progressive resin portfolio developed as part of GE’s ecomagination initiative.
24 Jul 2006
GE Presents Breakthrough Research on Plastic Substrate and Ultra-High-Barrier Coating System for Flexible Organic Displays
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — July 24, 2006 — GE Global Research announces its successful development of a substrate system for flexible, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The system features a developmental high-temperature Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film from GE Plastics combined with a transparent, ultra-high-barrier coating to help protect the OLED device against oxygen and moisture. This research, jointly funded by the U.S. Display Consortium (USDC) and GE, is designed to address the critical need for plastic substrates that can enable cost-effective, lightweight, flexible organic displays. The new substrate system is currently being produced in batch mode and will ultimately be moved to a roll-to-roll process for cost efficiency.
24 Jul 2006
GE Drives Advanced Wing-to-Wing Materials Solutions for Displays Worldwide
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — July 24, 2006 — GE Plastics and GE Advanced Materials are aggressively driving the use of their proprietary breakthrough materials solutions for the global electronics industry, including high-performance plastic resins, sheet, and films, as well as silicones and quartz products. The most recent success is the launch of GE Plastics’ new Illuminex* ADF film - a high-tech prismatic film for LCDs that can boost screen brightness by up to five percent while hiding moiré and defects.
17 Jul 2006
GE Plastics Helps MEGADYNE Hone Performance of Reusable Electrosurgical E-Z Pen™ with an Array of Autoclavable Materials
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — July 17, 2006 — GE Plastics’ Noryl* and Ultem* resin grades were chosen for the new 12-use E-Z Pen™ electrosurgical pencil from MEGADYNE Medical Products. Lightweight and ergonomically designed with both 10- and 15-foot, kink-resistant cords for easier, more comfortable handling, E-Z Pen pencils are the only product on the market offering patented E-Z Clean® non-stick tips that allow surgeons to make cleaner cuts. The versatility and variety of GE’s portfolio of materials for medical device applications, combined with GE value-added services such as color-matching, enabled MEGADYNE to meet the specific requirements of this application.
12 Jul 2006
GE Plastics Provides Cost-Efficient Source for Diverse Resins Featured in Multi-Function Aisys® Anesthesia Delivery System
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — July 12, 2006 — The state-of-the-art Aisys® Carestation® anesthesia delivery system from GE Healthcare is a demonstration of sophisticated technology in a versatile device. It is the first GE anesthesia solution to integrate electronic gas and agent control as well as delivery with advanced ventilation, vital signs monitoring, and an Advanced Breathing System (ABS™). However, its success in the healthcare marketplace also rides on such practical factors as cost-effectiveness and durability. To achieve these goals, GE Healthcare sought a materials supplier that could efficiently meet diverse application requirements ranging from chemical resistance for work surfaces, light weight for drawer doors, and transparency for the gas scavenger system. GE Plastics was able to supply multiple materials from its diverse product portfolio to meet these needs while providing value-added services such as material selection and application development support.
