Lanxess expanding compounding capability in China November 23, 2017CompoundingConsumer Electronics, Automotive and Mobility, MaterialsStephen MooreAround €20 million will be invested in new plant in Changzhou, with production of polyamide, PET, and PBT grades to start in Q2 2019.
Quick color changes delivered on Sumitomo Demag machine with dry color pigment feed November 20, 2017Injection MoldingConsumer Electronics, Automation, Automotive and Mobility, Compounding, Consumer ProductsStephen MooreThe machine builder also debuted a high-speed thin-wall packaging molding press at the recent IPF Show near Tokyo.
Low VOC polyacetal grades in demand as automakers introduce stricter cabin emission requirements November 15, 2017Automotive and MobilityConsumer Electronics, Compounding, Injection Molding, MaterialsStephen MooreMaterials suppliers are responding to mandated standards and automakers’ voluntary efforts to improve air quality in vehicles.
IPF Japan: Sodick develops flexible manufacturing cell system; debuts first all-electric machine November 12, 2017Injection MoldingPackaging, 3D Printing, Consumer Electronics, Automotive and Mobility, Consumer ProductsStephen MooreMS Series marks the injection machine builder’s entry into the high-speed packaging injection molding market
BASF invests in start-up with technology that imparts repellency, adhesion to surfaces November 08, 2017MaterialsConsumer Electronics, Automotive and Mobility, Consumer ProductsStephen MooreTechnology platform can tailor plastic surfaces to significantly reduce fingerprint visibility, for example.
BASF develops first semi-transparent polyamide October 10, 2017MaterialsAerospace, Consumer Electronics, Automotive and Mobility, Compounding, Consumer Products, Injection MoldingStephen MooreUltramid Vision enables parts that are transparent and highly resistant to chemicals, with heat resistance and scratch-proof properties to boot
Flat glass fiber developed for reinforcement of thermoplastic resins October 05, 2017MaterialsConsumer Electronics, Compounding, Injection MoldingStephen MooreElliptically-shaped fibers reduce warpage in molded parts versus traditional round fibers.
High impact strength, V-0 flame retardant polyester compound debuts September 25, 2017CompoundingRecycling, Consumer Electronics, Automotive and Mobility, Building & Construction, Consumer Products, MedicalStephen MooreChemical-resistant thermoplastic compound utilizes halogen-free polymeric flame retardants from FRX Polymers.
Japan’s Asahi Kasei, China’s Bluestar join forces for mPPE business in China September 14, 2017MaterialsAlternative Energy, Consumer Electronics, Automotive and Mobility, Business, Compounding, Consumer Products, Injection MoldingStephen MoorePartners will manufacture the engineering plastic and its raw materials in Nantong, Jiangsu Province
Ricoh boosts productivity by replacing metal tools with 3D-printed lightweight tools September 12, 20173D PrintingMaterials & Assembly, Consumer Electronics, MaterialsStephen MooreThe customized jigs and fixtures are printed in one day, compared with two weeks for outsourced metal tools, improving production efficiency on Ricoh's large-format printer assembly line.
