Major improvements are demonstrated for filament fusion and laser sintering with Victrex PAEK polymer solutions supplied as filaments and fine powder, respectively.
This reportedly represents the first time that a car chassis and all its bodywork have been made from natural and bio-based materials; no metal or traditional plastics were used for the structural parts of the car.
Purchase of TenCate Advanced Composites sees Japanese company gain a presence in thermoplastic and high-temperature composites; enables entry into new markets such as defence and space.
An investigation by the UK-based NGO Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has revealed that China’s polyurethane foam processing sector continues to utilize significant levels of the blowing agent CFC-11, a potent ozone-depleting substance banned since 2010
Lightweight, collapsible hexagonal core packaging structures can be manufactured at low cost, and boast better mechanical performance compared with traditional fluted and cup-shaped core structures.
