Materials: First Flexible Acrylic Sheet Debuts on Arkema 4 Trimaran
Altuglas’s ShieldUp Flex flexible acrylic sheet is a major innovation in the world of transparent flexible plastic.
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Materials: Novel TPU for Pneumatic Hoses and New Applications
BASF’s Elastollan 1598 is said to be the first ether-based TPU with the mechanical properties of ester-based TPU.
Materials: Biobased PEEK for the Medical Technology Market
Evonik’s Vestakeep Fusion biobased PEEK implant materials have osteoconductive properties.
Testing: Large-Format Multi-Sensor Vision System
Starrett’s AVX550 large-format vision system boasts best features of vision and touch-probe inspection
Materials: Cost-Efficient PEEK as Replacement for PAI in Industrial Applications
Domo’s Thermec K, blended with a solid polymeric lubricant, is targeted for uses ranging from bushings & bearings to food processing machinery components.
Additives: Silver-Based Antimocrobial for a Range of Applications
Ampacet’s GermsClean antimicrobial masterbatch is suitable for plastic films, sheets and molded components.
Assembly:High-Precision and Versatile Dual-Axis Servo Spin Welder
Forward Technology’s new HD2X-OSW welder is well suited for use in a broad range of molding applications; company upgrades its industry-leading linear vibration welder.
Fakuma Show Goes On (Digitally) for Wittmann Battenfeld
Self-contained inline scrap integration; medical, LSR, and packaging Cells; an MES Upgrade and more to be introduced virtually.
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Materials: Medical TPEs Formulated Without Animal Derivatives
Avient’s new Versafle TPE grades offer a wide range of durometers for a variety of medical device applications.
Injection Molding: All-Electric Machine Line Boasts Smaller Footprint
Optimized toggle geometry on the latest e-mac from Engel shortens footprint without impacting opening stroke.