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
September 29, 2023Sidel’s new bottle base design helps enable production of all-rPET bottles for carbonated soft drinksSidel’s StarLITE R bottle is said to offer blow molders a wider processing window for making carbonated soft drink bottles from 100 percent recycled PET. Read more
September 27, 2023Hennecke Rounds Out New PUR Foam Metering Machine LineTopline MK2 PUR foam metering model is final addition to Hennecke’s Next Generation series of advanced polyurethane foam metering machines. Read more
September 20, 2023Coalition of Firms Develop Recyclable, All-PET Bottle and Shrink Sleeve#SleeveConnect project uses CPET shrink sleeves on colorless, recycled PET bottles that can snap together. Read more
September 18, 2023Solar Panels Seen as Fast-Growing EV Charging OptionReport forecasts 35.5 percent CAGR for installed solar panels that automatically recharge an electric vehicle during driving. Read more
September 15, 2023Polyplastics’ New PPS Resin Withstands Thermal Runaway in EVsPolyplastics is the latest supplier to develop a high-heat engineering resin for EVs that protects against the ultra-high heat of thermal runaway in a Li-ion battery. The resin can be used without additional shielding components, reducing weight and EV manufacturing cost and freeing up space. Read more
September 14, 2023DuPont Expands Metal Replacement Options With New Acetal GradeDuPont’s latest Delrin acetal homopolymer resin has 10 percent greater mechanical properties than previous Delrin 100 workhorse version. Read more
September 12, 2023Hegen to Launch First Recycled-Content Baby Bottle Using Solvay PPSU ResinHegen, a maker of specialty baby bottles, is commercializing the first feeding bottle made with recycled content. The Singapore company is using a grade of PPSU from Solvay that is certified as a circular feedstock. Read more
September 12, 2023Teknor Apex Adds TPVs With High Recycled ContentAutomotive grades meet growing sustainability needs of OEMs and brand owners. Read more
September 11, 2023Brunswick Calls New Veer Brand a Boat/Kayak HybridRotomolded boat designed for new generation of water enthusiasts. Read more
September 8, 2023Injection Molded Kids Bike Focuses on Safety, SustainabilityWeber Fibertech, a specialist in long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic parts, has partnered with KraussMaffei and a pair of former professional cyclists to produce a safe, sustainable children’s bicycle via the injection molding of nylon 6 reinforced with 40 percent recycled carbon fibers. They call it “a groundbreaking new and resource-saving material mix in the bicycle industry.” Read more
September 6, 2023Designs Meet Needs Created by Natural DisastersTracking innovations from fast restoration of power to better body bags. Read more