October 16, 2023Aurum Thermoplastic Polyimide Is a Highlight of Fakuma ExpoAurum thermoplastic polyimide is not new but its high-heat properties, dimensional stability and melt processable nature makes it a valuable design option. Read more
October 13, 2023Biobased Polymers and Natural Fibers Cut Carbon EmissionsNeste, LyondellBasell and two others create supply chain to supply carbon-storing natural fiber-reinforced biopolymers for construction materials. Read more
October 12, 2023Highchair Design Uses Recycled Consumer Plastics and Cellulose FiberChild’s product maker KAOS of Norway uses Circo compound of recycled consumer plastics and cellulose fiber from Fortum for new highchair. Read more
October 11, 2023BASF Plans to Divest Neopolen EPP Foam BusinessBASF signs deal to divest its Neopolen expanded PP foam resins business. Buyer is major European foam processor Knauf Industries. Read more
October 10, 2023Evonik Claims First Carbon Fiber PEEK for Printing ImplantsTwo New Vestakeep grades combine high strength and ductility. It’s only a few years since a handful of suppliers began formulating ultra-high-performance resins for 3D printing (additive manufacturing). Developments in this area continue with Evonik Industries AG being the latest… Read more
October 6, 2023SABIC Polymers Help Boost Performance of New Electric RacecarSABIC joins Formula E GenBeta racecar development program, supplying sustainable polymers from Trucircle line for vehicle components. Read more
October 5, 2023Good Growth Forecast for Flexible Polyolefin Packaging and PipeMarket reports forecast near 5 percent CAGR for flexible PE packaging and HDPE pipe. Influences include sustainability, barrier and infrastructure repair. Read more
October 3, 2023Super Cycle of Shortages in Electronics Shift Medical Supply StrategiesGrowing global demand for electronics in multiple markets has pushed product manufacturers into a super cycle of shortages in key electronic components. Read more
September 29, 2023Robust Polymers Are Key to Advancing Robotic SurgeryHigh-performance plastics will play a growing and vital role in advancing the use of high-tech electronics in robots for surgery and related procedures. Read more
September 28, 2023Electronification of Medical Devices Creates Markets for PlasticsGrowing use of electronification creates an automation-rich medical device market that relies on high-plastics parts for robot assembly and high precision. Read more