Exploring the: Engineering Thermoplastics Zone
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- PPSU in Novel Stethoscope for Noisy Environments
- The front face of what is said to be first stethoscope that can detect heart/lung activity in high ambient noise (above 90 dbA), including combat casualty and civilian emergency medical environments, features Radel PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) from Solv...
Article Published: 2/6/2013
- PC/Silicone Copolymer Toughens Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Biomarine, Exton, Pa., a manufacturer of self-contained breathing apparatus for rescue and hazmat workers, firefighters, and miners has improved the safety and durability of its new BioPal 240R Revolution rebreather by replacing the existing PC comp...
Article Published: 2/6/2013
- Nylon 6 Price Hikes Under Way
- WEB EXCLUSIVE: Citing unprecedented and continuing increases in the cost of raw materials, some nylon 6 suppliers have been aiming to lift prices since late last year.
Article Published: 2/6/2013
- That’s One Complex Molding Job!
- Under the hood of the 2012 Nissan Altima is a water outlet assembly that looks like an injection molder’s nightmare.
Article Published: 1/29/2013
- Lots of News in Engineered Compounding
- Three companies, two of them domestic masterbatch suppliers, and one a German compounder, recently made new moves in engineered compounds for the U.S. market.•Americhem expands: Color and additive concentrate producer Americhem Inc., Cuyahoga F...
Article Published: 1/29/2013
- Two-Shot PC Glazing/Spoiler Combo in New Fiat Car
- The new Fiat MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), already launched in Europe and set to debut here early in 2013, has what are said to be the first fixed rear side windows in the U.S. to use two-shot injection-compression molding, which allows for the seaml...
Article Published: 1/29/2013
- PC/PBT in Larger Shore Power Connector for Boats
- WEB EXCLUSIVE: Following the success of it 30-amp SmartPlug system in marine, RV, and EMS vehicle markets, Seattle-based SmartPlug Systems decided to develop a 50-amp version of its shore power connector system.
Article Published: 1/1/2013
- Two-Shot PC Glazing/Spoiler Combo in New Fiat Car
- WEB EXCLUSIVE: The new Fiat MPV (multi-purpose vehicle),already launched in Europe and set to debut here early in 2013, has what are said to be the first fixed rear side windows in the U.S. to use two-shot injection compression molding, which allows...
Article Published: 1/1/2013
- Resin Prices Are on the Way Up
- Higher prices are projected for PE, PP, PS, and PVC in this first quarter, driven by tighter availability and/or higher costs of feedstocks.
Article Published: 12/27/2012
- Copolyester Used in Pneumatic Tube Carrier
- WEB EXCLUSIVE: A new application of proprietary Tritan copolyester from Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, Tenn., has been developed by Baltimore-based Pevco, a manufacturer of hospital pneumatic-tube delivery systems used to transport patient-critica...
Article Published: 12/4/2012
