Incorporating recycled nylon 6 material reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets, the long-fiber composites provide stiffness, strength, and toughness on par with formulations using virgin resin, according to Avient.
One hundred brands in this category are working with the worldwide coalition to tackle waste by becoming plastic neutral or plastic negative.
Subsidiary Diamond Edge Ventures has invested in California-based startup Lingrove. Its plant-based composites have 15% lower density than carbon fiber and a stiffness-to-weight ratio that surpasses aerospace fiberglass.
ACH Solution will showcase its "one-drop cold-runner" system and end-of-arm tooling at booth 4069 at the event in April.
The use of a Tepex composite from Lanxess in a hybrid molding process results in an ultra-thin, lightweight electric skateboard with exceptionally high bending and torsional strength.
The $11-billion deal will create a global powerhouse in engineering plastics.
The Virén Chair honors the amazing achievement of Finnish long-distance runner Lasse Virén at the 1972 Summer Olympics as well as the resilience of plastics.
