29 Oct 2019
INEOS Styrolution and Sirap agree on joint project aiming at depolymerisation solution for polystyrene
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today an agreement with Sirap, an international leader in the production of food packaging (particularly of XPS based food containers), to develop packaging solutions based on chemically recycled polystyrene. Ultimately, the solution aims at achieving circularity for polystyrene reducing post-consumer waste, saving valuable resources with a reduced environmental footprint.
28 Oct 2019
SABIC debuts at Automotive Interiors Expo 2019 paintable LNP™ LUBRICOMP™ compounds to reduce buzz, squeak and rattle
SABIC is introducing here today at Automotive Interiors Expo 2019 (Booth #A118) two new LNP™ LUBRICOMP™ compounds, developed to help mitigate buzz, squeak and rattle (BSR) noises in vehicle cabins. These injection moldable compounds, a polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) grade and a polycarbonate/acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (PC/ASA) grade, provide a low-gloss finish to meet general preferences for automotive interior decorative parts. Compared to silicone lubricants, which have the potential to leach out and interfere with paint adhesion, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) lubricants, which can limit paint choices, the new products feature a proprietary internal lubrication technology and deliver excellent paintability.
24 Oct 2019
TE Connectivity introduces AMPMODU connectors with 2 mm centerlines for board signal transfers
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is expanding its range of AMPMODU interconnection solutions with the introduction of 2 mm centerline board connectors. These new connectors occupy 38 percent less space than traditional 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) centerline products, while reliably and economically meeting the packaging and inter-connection requirements of today's miniature, sophisticated electronics. The products are designed for use across multiple industry segments where space constraints are of particular concern. Target applications include PLC and other I/O devices, servo drives, industrial automation and controls, industrial robotics, instrumentation and test equipment, and building and home automation devices. The new 2 mm offerings will include breakaway headers and board-to-board receptacles, both supporting automated surface-mount, through-hole reflow (pin-in-paste), and traditional through-hole mount processes for ease of manufacturing.
24 Oct 2019
Specialty chemicals platform Chemberry™ launches into Home Care, building on Personal Care success
After wowing Personal Care R&D and formulation teams for the past year, and handling thousands of searches each month, the innovative chemical ingredients web platform, Chemberry, is expanding into the Home Care segment.
23 Oct 2019
SABIC technical Summit in Seoul to celebrate 70-year anniversary of LNP™ product line
SABIC’s latest technical summit on its LNP™ product line of engineering thermoplastic compounds and copolymers concluded successfully this week in Seoul, Korea. Around 100 top decision makers in engineering, design at OEMs, ODMs, tiers and processors joined the event on Tuesday October 15 at the Intercontinental Grand Seoul Parnas. The summit was one of a series of global events that began late last year to mark 70 years of the LNP™ product line.
22 Oct 2019
Ascend to showcase biodegradable chelate and solvents for HI&I at SEPAWA
Ascend Performance Materials, a global provider of specialty plastics, fibers and chemicals, will exhibit its biodegradable FlexaTrac™ chelates and solvents at SEPAWA.
22 Oct 2019
SABIC showcases specialty materials, technical capabilities for application innovation at Automotive Interiors Expo
SABIC, a global chemical industry leader, is showcasing here at Automotive Interiors Expo 2019 (Booth #A118) its extensive portfolio of advanced materials, technical customer support services and other world-class resources for the development of leading-edge automotive interior applications. These include the company’s fast-growing family of LNP™ specialty compounds, high-performance NORYL™ polyphenylene ether (PPE)-based resins and ULTEM™ polyetherimide (PEI) resins; its state-of-the-art Global Application Technology (GApT) centers across the globe; and its ColorXpress custom color services and deep bench of material technology experts. SABIC is also introducing here two new, paintable, low-gloss LNP LUBRICOMP™ compounds that reduce buzz, squeak and rattle (BSR) noises in vehicle interiors.
22 Oct 2019
Run Photon run… with compounds from KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE is supplying thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for several functional components of the Photon, an innovative educational robot. Two established THERMOLAST® K compounds are being used for the running surfaces as well as the feelers and eyes of the interactive robot. These compounds include a highly transparent product from the FC/ht series that complies with the DIN EN 71-3 toy standard.
