19.04.2004
Rhodia Engineering Plastics introduces new plastic-metal hybrid materials for high-load bearing semi-structural components
Lyon, France, April 19, 2004 – Rhodia Engineering Plastics has developed a range of hybrid solutions that combine metals and engineering plastics to be used in high-load bearing (semi-) structural components. These closed structures, either with rib or hollow, are targeted especially at automotive applications, where they bring benefits such as potential parts integration, depth, weight and size reduction, cost savings, enhanced energy absorption, and added-value appearance.
16.04.2004
Kalwall revolutioniert Energie sparende Tageslichtsysteme
Nanogel® Aerogel von Cabot Corporation gilt als das leichteste und zugleich beste feste Isoliermaterial der Welt. Als Füllung in Kalwall® transluzenten Platten von Kalwall Corporation erschließt das außergewöhnliche Material jetzt Tageslichtanwendungen mit herausragenden Wärme dämmenden und Energie sparenden Eigenschaften.
16.04.2004
LNP FORCIERT TREND ZU BLEIFREIEN LÖTVERFAHREN MIT NEUEN, HOCH WÄRMEFESTEN, IR-LÖTBAREN UND FLAMMWIDRIGEN STECKVERBINDERMATERIALIEN
BERGEN OP ZOOM, die Niederlande — LNP Engineering Plastics hat eine neue Reihe hoch wärmefeste Steckverbindermaterialien eingeführt, die speziell entwickelt wurden, um die thermischen Anforderungen des Infrarot-Aufschmelzlötens für Anwendungen mit Öko-Label zu erfüllen. Die glasfaserverstärkten Compounds – THERMOCOMP® HT Solder und STARFLAM® – bieten die Schwindungseigenschaften gängiger thermoplastischer Polyester für montageleichte Drop in-Austauschprodukte, sind halogenfrei flammwidrig und eignen sich zur Substitution von weniger wärmebeständigen Materialien in der Fertigung von bleifrei lötbaren Steckverbinderanwendungen für Computerperipherie, Telekommunikations- und Datenübertragungsgeräte.
15.04.2004
Introduction of three new Double Coated Tapes makes 3M's range more competitive
Opening the way to greater performance choice in the marketplace, 3M™ has given Europe-wide introduction to three newly developed Acrylic Double Coated Tapes, 9786, 9832, and 9039. These additions to the product line complete the company’s portfolio with multipurpose tapes designed to provide improved cost-efficiency and performance.
15.04.2004
Bold New Plan for Interplas 2005 endorsed by leading UK trade associations
Interplas organiser, Reed Exhibitions, has announced the framework of a bold new plan designed to raise significantly the benefits of participation in this major international plastics and rubber exhibition. Developed in consultation with a broad cross-section of industry members, the new plan has been endorsed for Interplas 2005 by leading trade bodies that include the Plastics Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMMDA), British Plastics Federation (BPF), Gauge and Toolmakers Association (GTMA) and The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3).
13.04.2004
Rhodia Engineering Plastics launches two new Technyl® polyamide grades for Water Injection Technology (WIT) to address evolving customer demands
Detroit, MI, Mar. 8, 2004 – Rhodia Engineering Plastics today introduced two new Technyl® polyamide grades specifically designed for water injected cooling pipes: TECHNYL® A338 Wit1 V30 bk34N and TECHNYL® A338 Wit2 V30 bk34N. This major product introduction follows three years of dedicated research and process development work, including the development of Rhodia’s own WIT mold, water injectors and injection unit. The challenge of the Rhodia WIT development team was to find an optimal balance between water injection processability and glycol resistance in an application context where specific material properties are required to fit to the technology, while cooling circuit specifications are increasing.
09.04.2004
GE ADVANCED MATERIALS ERSCHLIESST NEUE LÖSUNGEN FÜR KFZ-BELEUCHTUNGSANWENDUNGEN
BERGEN OP ZOOM, die Niederlande — GE Advanced Materials, eine Geschäftseinheit der General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) meldet die Einführung einer Reihe von neuen Polymeren mit erhöhten Leistungseigenschaften speziell für Fahrzeuganwendungen im Bereich der Beleuchtungstechnik.
08.04.2004
XIAMETER® Names New Executive Director
Midland, Michigan -- March 30, 2004 - Ronald Fillmore has been named executive director of Xiameter, the global, web-enabled brand of Dow Corning Corporation. He succeeds Michael Lanham, who was named program manager within corporate procurement and logistics.
