Compounding

Clariant Mevopur compounds for catheters

New polymer compounds from Clariant prevent hydrolysis in catheter applications

February 04, 2019

Compounding, Extrusion: Pipe & Profile, Injection Molding, Materials

Adsorbed moisture can render ductile and tough polyether block amides and certain thermoplastic polyurethanes brittle, according to Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland). The risk of hydrolysis is reduced in its new Mevopur compounds, helping device manufacturers improve the reliability of catheters.

Lignin lightens the load in thermoset composites

February 03, 2019

Automotive and Mobility

Sustainability, Compounding, Materials

Stephen Moore

The plant-based material has been utilized in a prototype engine hood as well as interior components.

Plastics processor Ensinger buys German medtech company Moll Engineering

January 28, 2019

Medical

Compounding, Extrusion: Pipe & Profile, Injection Molding, Materials

PlasticsToday Staff

Moll Engineering (Lübeck, Germany) brings expertise in carbon fiber–reinforced plastics, stainless steel and titanium to Ensinger GmbH (Nufringen, Germany). "The combination is the ideal solution for many medical applications,” said Ensinger Managing Director Roland Reber.

New PBT resin provides excellent alkali stress crack resistance for automotive market

January 17, 2019

Plast-Ex

Compounding, Injection Molding, Materials

Stephen Moore

Duranex 532AR exhibits enhanced toughness and resistance to alkali substances.

Japan’s Unitika unveils high-heat aromatic polyamide

January 12, 2019

Materials

Automotive and Mobility, Compounding

Stephen Moore

Envisions widespread application in thermal-management applications.

Chroma Color signs on for new apprenticeship program led by community college

January 11, 2019

Materials

Compounding

Chroma Color (Salisbury, NC) has partnered with nearby Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, which recently received a $200,000 grant to support its new Multicraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship program.

Celanese completes acquisition of India’s Next Polymers

January 03, 2019

Compounding

Sustainability, Recycling, Automotive and Mobility

Stephen Moore

The acquisition expands the company’s customer base and production capabilities in the subcontinent

Recycled carbon fiber key to mass market applications

December 07, 2018

Recycling

Sustainability, Industrial Machinery, Automotive and Mobility, Compounding, Injection Molding, Materials

Stephen Moore

Post-life carbon fiber is viewed as such a valuable commodity nowadays that companies are reportedly going around hunting for 30-year-old aircraft parts.