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Asahi Kasei Collaborates on Recycling Technology for Carbon Fiber Plastic Compounds

Asahi Kasei has developed a new technology for recycling carbon fiber plastic compounds together with the National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College and Tokyo University of Science. Inexpensive and Recyclable Carbon Fiber Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are highly attractive for various industries in demanding application fields due to their unique balance of rigidity, mechanical strength…
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Carbon Launches New Damping Elastomers at Formnext

Carbon, a 3D printing technology company, announced two all-new damping elastomers, EPU 43 and EPU 45. The elastomers add to Carbon’s portfolio of materials as part of its idea-to-production platform. They offer new opportunities for products in impact protection such as padding, gloves, and helmets. Performance, Comfort and Durability EPU 43 is an energy-damping elastomer…
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New Advancements in Cyclic Olefin Resin for Additive Manufacturing

The additive manufacturing industry is a fairly new and developing industry that started in the early 1980s. Since its invention, technology has improved significantly. Recent developments in additive manufacturing have unlocked a significant potential for expanding simple ideas into complicated multimaterial geometries. New applications in biomedical devices, dentistry, medication delivery, microfluidics, rapid prototyping, tooling, tissue…
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Avient’s Technology Helps Confirm Origin of Fibers in Polyester and Polyamide Textiles

Avient Corporation announced the launch of new Cesa™ fiber tracer concentrates specifically developed to help confirm the origin of fibers in different applications, including garment, sportswear, and home textiles. This enables producers and brand owners within the textile industry to more easily determine the source of the fiber, verifying information provided on labels. Using Special Taggants…
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Covestro Partners with HASCO Vision for Recycling Post-industrial Used Plastics

Covestro has formed a partnership with China’s auto lighting supplier HASCO Vision to build a closed-loop recycling business model that would guarantee the plastics recycled from the manufacturing of automotive lamps are both of high quality and traceable. PIR PC to Produce New Automotive Parts A long-standing partner of HASCO Vision, Covestro has for many years…
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TORELINA™ PPS resin

PPS resin is a thermoplastic engineering plastic. Types of PPS resin include both the cross linked and linear type. Toray engages in total production from base polymers to compounds, offering a wide variety of grades. Features ■Heat resistant Outstanding long-term heat resistance properties (UL temperature index 200-240°C, UL File No. E41797). ■Dimensional stability Minimum molding…
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AIMPLAS’ New Process to Recycle Plastic Components from End-of-Life Vehicles

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre successfully developed a new process for recycling plastic components from end-of-life vehicles while coordinating the LIFE CIRC-ELV Project. A new plastic recovery process has been successfully implemented by one of the members of the consortium, the Valencian company Desguace Cortés, which involves separating the polypropylene bumpers and polyethylene fuel tanks…
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How to Solve Fiber-reinforced Plastics Recycling Issues?

Fiber-reinforced plastics or FRPs are lightweight, have high specific mechanical properties, are corrosion resistant, have long life cycles, and are easy to manufacture in different shapes. This combination of properties has made FRP very attractive materials for use in the automotive industry and other transportation fields. Recycling of thermoset FRPs present an especially difficult challenge due to the fact…
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Silicone Rubber: Complete Guide on Highly Durable Elastomer

Silicone rubber is a high-performance elastomer characterized by an unusual combination of properties. These properties range from high-temperature performance to durability, excellent electrical insulation properties as well as its transparency. But, what makes Silicone rubber a high-performance material in several sectors? What are its key properties and applications? Get detailed technical information on Silicone rubbers…
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Cargill, HELM Form JV to Build Renewable BDO Facility in the US

Cargill and HELM are entering into a joint venture, Qore, to help brands replace fossil-based chemistries with bio-based intermediates, enabling them to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the agreement, both companies are investing a combined $300M to build the first commercial-scale, renewable BDO facility in the U.S. Bio-based intermediates give the apparel, automotive,…
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