Automotive
Impacts of Auto’s Switch to Sustainability
Of all the trends you'll see at NPE2024, this one is BIG. Not only is the auto industry transitioning to electrification but there are concerted efforts to modify the materials used, especially polymers, for interior applications.
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Automotive Awards Highlight ‘Firsts,’ Emerging Technologies
Annual SPE event recognizes sustainability as a major theme.
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Inline Measurement Adds Module for Inspection of High-Gloss Vehicle Trims
Pixargus’ Shiny Detection module casts a pattern of structured light onto the high-gloss surfaces of the profiles to be inspected.
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High-Temperature-Resistant Plastic Targets Electric Vehicle Applications
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies says its injection-moldable thermoplastic withstood an applied flame with a temperature of 1,200°C for more than 25 minutes.
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SPE 2023 Automotive Awards Highlight ‘Firsts’ and Emerging Technologies
Nods given to several ‘firsts’ as well as rapidly emerging technologies with sustainability nearly always a major theme.
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EV Chargers Made From Renewable PC
SABIC is enabling Charge Amps to manufacture electric vehicle (EV) chargers with a housing made from certified renewable PC, a first for the industry.
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Additive Fusion Technology Optimizes Composite Structures for Demanding Applications
9T Labs continues to enhance the efficiency of its technology, which produces composite parts with intentionally oriented fibers.
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Matting Agent Designed for Engineering Resin Automotive and Other Types of Components
CAI Performance Additives’ ST-B50T is effective in ABS, PC/ABS, PC/ASA and PC/PBT.
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Recycled Plastic Applied In Composite Railroad Ties
Granite Peak Plastics announced the launch of Triton Ties, an alternative to wooden ties.
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Chemical Recycling Trials for Glass-Reinforced Nylon
Honda and Toray are jointly validating a process for recycling Nylon 6 with automotive applications.
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