13-09-2022
SABIC spotlights at The Battery Show North America its broad portfolio for advancing EV battery sustainability, efficiency & safety
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is featuring here today at The Battery Show North America 2022 its broad and growing array of thermoplastic materials that are well-suited for electric vehicle (EV) and supply equipment (EVSE) battery applications. At booth #2211, SABIC’s Petrochemicals and Specialties businesses are highlighting their latest material solutions to address battery requirements, including sustainability, efficiency, safety and reliability. Applications, test samples and videos are on display to illustrate and demonstrate the design, manufacturing and performance advantages of plastic-intensive solutions over traditional materials. In addition, SABIC is spotlighting its new strategic BLUEHERO™ initiative, an expanding ecosystem of materials, solutions and expertise designed to help accelerate the shift to electric power.
13-09-2022
SABIC presenta a InnoTrans un nuovo prodotto per additive manufacturing conforme alla norma EN45545 per contribuire al progresso dell'industria dei trasporti
SABIC, un leader mondiale dell'industria chimica, presenterà a InnoTrans 2022 a Berlino, in Germania, il compound LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ AM DC0041XA51, un nuovo compound rinforzato con fibra di carbonio e ritardante di fiamma (FR), adatto per additive manufacturing con alimentazione a pellet (PFAM), conforme agli standard di sicurezza antincendio ferroviari dell'Unione Europea e degli Stati Uniti. Il nuovo compound avanzato può aiutare l'industria ferroviaria a passare dalla costruzione di stampi tradizionali per la produzione di pezzi a base di termoindurenti all'utilizzo della stampa 3D on demand, che può potenzialmente abbassare i costi del sistema riducendo i livelli di inventario degli stampi di grandi dimensioni e dei pezzi di ricambio.
06-09-2022
SABIC launches new LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ compounds for automotive GNSS antennas, offering improved signal gain vs. ceramics
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced two new LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ compounds that offer the potential to improve signal gain performance vs. ceramics in second-generation automotive global navigation satellite system (GNSS) antennas. The new products, LNP THERMOCOMP ZKC0CXXD compound and LNP THERMOCOMP ZKC0DXXD compound, help enable the design and molding of antenna substrates with more-complex pattern markings that add effective surface area, a critical factor in enhancing signal capture. For customers that currently use ceramics, switching to the LNP THERMOCOMP compounds can help lower system costs by avoiding secondary operations, as well as improving antenna performance. Designers and engineers who find incumbent materials inadequate for developing novel, high-resolution GNSS antennas can help address new requirements with the SABIC products.
31-08-2022
SABIC lancia nuovi compound in PP caricato con fibra di vetro corta con prestazioni ottimizzate per applicazioni strutturali nel settore automobilistico
SABIC, leader mondiale dell'industria chimica, ha presentato oggi i gradi SABIC® PP compound G3430X e SABIC PP compound G3440X, due nuovi compound di polipropilene (PP) rinforzati con fibra di vetro corta che offrono prestazioni e processi di lavorazione ottimizzati per le esigenti applicazioni automobilistiche sottocofano, esterne ed interne. I due gradi avanzati superano i materiali standard a fibra corta di vetro ad alte prestazioni in termini di fluidità, resistenza alla trazione e alla flessione e modulo di flessione. I compound SABIC PP G3430X e G3440X danno ai clienti nuove opportunità per aumentare le prestazioni di componenti strutturali automobilistici come staffe, strutture di sedili e console centrali. Inoltre, grazie alla loro possibilità di realizzare pareti sottili, entrambi i materiali possono essere utilizzati per progettare componenti con massa e peso ridotti.
25-08-2022
SABIC expands chemically resistant LNP™ CRX portfolio with four new sustainable, thin-wall flame retardant copolymers for healthcare and consumer electronics
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has expanded its portfolio of exceptionally chemically resistant LNP™ CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins with four new grades, featuring sustainability, thin-wall flame retardancy (FR), low-temperature ductility and ultraviolet (UV) stability, well-suited for healthcare and consumer electronics applications. There are two product pairs, each with a bio-based version that can further reduce environmental impacts and help lower carbon footprint. These high-performance materials can help meet customer demands for world-class resistance to chemicals ranging from the harsh disinfectants widely used in healthcare applications to sunscreen and hand creams that often come in contact with consumer electronics devices. The new LNP CRX grades also offer the potential to enhance regulatory compliance and design flexibility.
23-08-2022
SABIC expands its ULTEM™ resin optical material portfolio to help advance the adoption of single-mode fiber optics
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has expanded its optical materials portfolio with the launch of ULTEM™ 3310TD resin, which is well suited for optical transceiver collimator lenses used in single-mode fiber optic systems. This new polyetherimide (PEI) resin delivers a significantly lower coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) than that of standard ULTEM grades. A low CTE is essential to optimize the dimensional stability of the collimator lenses and ensure alignment with single-mode fibers. Furthermore, the new grade provides near-infrared (IR) transmission without degrading signal quality. As a potential replacement for glass, ULTEM 3310TD resin offers the efficiency of high-volume micro-molding, avoids the need for costly secondary operations, expands design freedom and lowers part weight.
23-08-2022
SABIC, through its joint venture company, SABIC SK NEXLENE Company (SSNC), expands capacity of Korea NEXLENE™ plant for advanced polyolefin material solutions
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has announced that its SABIC SK Nexlene Company (SSNC) joint venture with SK Geo Centric (formerly SK Global Chemicals) in South Korea will expand the capacity of their plant in Ulsan for production of advanced material solutions using NEXLENE technology. The plant, operated by Korea Nexlene Company (KNC), supports the production of SABIC’s broad portfolio of COHERE™ metallocene polyolefin plastomers (POP), SUPEER™ metallocene linear low density polyethylenes (mLLDPE) and FORTIFY™ polyolefin elastomers (POE).
26-07-2022
SABIC’S new SMT-capable ULTEM™ 3473 resin helps reduce weight of RF filters in 5G macro cells by up to 40%
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced ULTEM™ 3473 resin, its first polyetherimide (PEI)-based material with surface mount technology (SMT) capability. This new product addresses the growing trend toward smaller, lighter 5G macro cells by providing a possible replacement for metal. For example, ULTEM 3473 resin can help reduce the weight of an aluminum radio frequency (RF) cavity filter by up to 40 percent. In a typical macro cell with 64 filters, this weight saving can be significant. Furthermore, this new resin can help facilitate the design of new, integrated antenna filter units (AFUs), which is not achievable with metal. Using injection molding, the dipole antenna matrix and RF cavity filter body can be produced as one piece. This approach simplifies production and may lead to additional weight savings and system cost reductions.
19-07-2022
SABIC launches blockchain pilot for digital traceability of certified circular TRUCIRCLE™ feedstock
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has launched a pilot project with technology company Finboot, advanced recycling pioneer Plastic Energy, and packaging specialist Intraplás to investigate the possibilities of blockchain technology in supporting end-to-end digital traceability of circular feedstock in customer products.
07-07-2022
SABIC presenta i nuovi PP compound per lo stampaggio a iniezione di materiale espanso, che forniscono leggerezza ed eccezionali caratteristiche estetiche per interni automobilistici
SABIC, leader mondiale nel settore chimico, ha presentato oggi una gamma di compound SABIC® PP specifica per lo stampaggio a iniezione di materiale espanso (FIM – Foam Injection Molding). I nuovi gradi SABIC® PPc F9005, PPc F9007 e PPc F9015, con rinforzo minerale, possono contribuire ad ottenere eccellenti caratteristiche estetiche per parti visibili di interni vettura con geometrie complesse, come pannelli e finiture delle porte, rivestimenti di sedili e baule, coperture dei montanti A/B/C/D e console centrali. A differenza dei materiali FIM standard, che tendono a presentare difetti superficiali, i nuovi PP compound avanzati offrono una qualità superficiale uniformemente elevata, simile a quella delle parti stampate a iniezione tradizionali. Rispetto ai componenti solidi, le parti espanse realizzate con i PP compound di SABIC permettono un significativo risparmio di peso che può contribuire a ridurre le emissioni. Secondo uno studio di valutazione del ciclo di vita dalla culla alla tomba (in attesa di revisione da parte di terzi), i nuovi materiali avanzati possono aiutare i costruttori automobilistici a ridurre le emissioni di biossido di carbonio (CO2) fino al 15%.
28-06-2022
SABIC to highlight BLUEHERO™ electrification initiative and advanced material solutions for batteries and energy storage at The Battery Show Europe 2022
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will showcase, for the first time, its strategic BLUEHERO™ electrification initiative at The Battery Show Europe 2022 (Booth 8-F10) from June 28 to 30 in Stuttgart, Germany, while also highlighting its comprehensive materials offering and expertise for next-generation batteries and energy storage applications. The recently announced BLUEHERO initiative underscores SABIC’s commitment to help support the shift to electric power, with the delivery of automotive polymer materials, solutions and capabilities for the enhancement of EV battery systems as its first area of focus.
21-06-2022
SABIC’s new NORYL™ resin offers exceptional CTI and FR properties for ultra-thin-wall insulation film in high-voltage EV batteries
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced NORYL™ NHP8000VT3 resin, a product well suited for insulation film used in electric vehicle (EV) battery modules to help improve protection against short circuits and fire propagation. This high-performance, polyphenylene ether (PPO)-based resin is engineered with patented technologies to help meet the stringent demands of higher-voltage batteries (600-800 volts). It achieves the highest comparative tracking index performance level category (CTI PLC0), provides ultra-thin-wall extrusion and thermoforming capability, and meets the UL94 V0 standard at 0.25 mm with non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardance. NORYL NHP8000VT3 resin provides a novel solution to the drawbacks of incumbent insulation films made with polycarbonate (PC) and polypropylene (PP) by delivering stronger CTI performance and thinner-wall FR capability. This exceptional material can help advance EV battery technology by contributing to occupant safety, weight reduction and higher efficiency for extended range.
