Global Engineering Plastics Market to Grow by Over Seven Percent
New study projects strong growth for PC, nylon, ABS, PET & PBT, acetal, and fluoropolymers.

Covestro Develops Design Concept for New Auto Front Module
Functional solutions made of PC film and glazing in the most confined spaces.

Covestro to Showcase Novel 3D-Printed Shock Absorber
Printed in three materials using three different processes, this part also boasts a high degree of functionality. 

Covestro Launches Brand Name for Thermoplastic Composites
‘Maezio’ composites are based on continuous carbon or glass fibers impregnated with PC, TPU and other thermoplastics.

Covestro Sells U.S. PC Sheets Business to Plaskolite
This marks Plaskolite’s entry in the PC sheet business and further expands the acrylics sheet manufacturer portfolio.

Materials: Flame-Retardant PC Blends for Interior Train Components
Covestro’s new PC blends are geared for use in train walls, seats, electronic components.

Covestro Starts Up New TPU Capacity Expansion
Commitment to global burgeoning TPU market shown by Covestro.

Materials: New PC Stands Up to Disinfectants, Oncology Drugs
Testing apparatus designed to show PC luers can resist cracking while submerged and under force.

Polycarbonate to Play Key Role in E-Mobility and Autonomous Driving
  Seamless integration of LED lighting, insulation properties, strong optics, good haptics and more lend PC to new mobility applications.  

Materials: Marine-Grade PC for Flexible Boat Enclosures
Covestro’s new Makrolon PC sheet provides a clear, unobstructed view on the water.

The “Holy Grail” of PC Glazing Appears on the Sporty Electric Tommykaira ZZ
Teijin has developed the world’s first “pillar-less” PC windshield for a commercial car.

Rubbery, Velvety, Silky: Properties of Coated Auto Plastic Parts
HapticMapping is an objective approach for determining the haptic properties of PUR-coated plastics.

New Resins & Additives Galore at K 2016
A wide range of interesting developments in materials technologies were sprinkled in with some intriguing announcements of new ventures at K 2016.

K 2016 Proves Additive Manufacturing Has Staying Power
K 2016 made clear that additive manufacturing is establishing a prominent position at the triennial show among long-running mainstays like injection molding, extrusion, blowmolding and thermoforming.

K2016 Reporter’s Notebook: Materials News
Celanese to offer PEEK, TPE; SABIC eyes new Gulf Coast facility; Covestro displays automotive, electronics innovations; and Baerlocher launches heat stabilizer for recycled resins.

K 2016 Preview: Materials & Additives
Driving the wide range of new developments in engineered plastics and additives are higher performance, safety, and sustainability.

Smart Electronics for Luminous, Smart, Sustainable Clothing
Covestro will “shine” at K 2016 showcasing an item of luminous clothing with a TPU formable film/copper laminate as key.