Automotive
Ineos Nitriles Launches Biobased Acrylonitrile
The company’s Invireo is said to deliver a 90% lower carbon footprint compared to conventionally produced acrylonitrile.
Read MoreCelanese to Unveil Latest Portfolio of Materials for Electric Vehicles
At upcoming Electric Vehicle Symposium, Celanese will showcase prototype of an all-in-1 battery module.
Read MoreCertified Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics and Additives
Ascend Circular Polymers’ new Cerene line include nylons 6 and 65, PP, PET and calcium carbonate derived from proprietary carpet recycling process.
Read MoreAsahi Kasei and Mitsui to Collaborate on Biomethanol Supply and Procurement Systems
Asahi will use the biomethanol to produce engineering resins such as acetal.
Read MoreCarbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon 12 for Injection Molding
CRP Technology’s new composite is 100% recycled from Windform XT 2.0 IMG industrial 3D printing material.
Read MoreDesign Optimization Software Finds Weight-Saving Solutions Outside the Traditional Realm
Resin supplier Celanese turned to startup Rafinex and its Möbius software to optimize the design for an engine bracket, ultimately reducing weight by 25% while maintaining mechanical performance and function.
Read MoreBekum Acquires Thermoplastic Pultrusion Machinery Business
Blow molding machine builder Bekum buys into a very different field of technology with technology and personnel from insolvent ProTec Polymer Processing GmbH.
Read MorePEEK for Monolayer E-Motor Magnet Wire Insulation
Solvay’s KetaSpire KT-857 PEEK extrusion compound eliminates adhesion and sustainability constraints of conventional PEEK or enamel insulation processes.
Read MorePlastics Machinery Shipments Rose in 2022’s Final Quarter
The Plastics Industry Association’s (PLASTICS) Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) reported that injection molding and extrusion machinery shipments totaled $432.7 million in Q4.
Read MoreHonda Now Exploring UBQ’s Biobased Material Made from Unsorted Household Waste
UBQ is aiming to expand its reach for more sustainable automotive parts as well as non-automotive applications.
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