22-04-2004
Fasson Iridescent Film brings Technicolour Shelf Impact – without ink!
Leiden, The Netherlands - With the quality of package presentation so high and the competition from other brands intense on today’s store shelf, manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to capture the customer’s attention. Labels, which seemingly shimmer and change colour of their own accord as the shopper passes by, answer this need very effectively. With this in mind, Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe has unveiled Fasson Iridescent, a multi-layered film in their Premium Packaging range, giving designers a creative means of achieving dazzling multi-colour shelf impact, without the use of additional inks or dyes.
Axxicon press Briefing April 200419-04-2004
Rhodia Engineering Plastics introduces new plastic-metal hybrid materials for high-load bearing semi-structural components
Lyon, France, April 19, 2004 – Rhodia Engineering Plastics has developed a range of hybrid solutions that combine metals and engineering plastics to be used in high-load bearing (semi-) structural components. These closed structures, either with rib or hollow, are targeted especially at automotive applications, where they bring benefits such as potential parts integration, depth, weight and size reduction, cost savings, enhanced energy absorption, and added-value appearance.
16-04-2004
Kalwall Revolutionizes Energy Saving Daylighting Systems
Nanogel® aerogel, the world's lightest and best solid insulating material, is now available with Kalwall® translucent panels. The benefits of this extraordinary product are unique insulating and energy-saving properties combined with daylighting.
16-04-2004
LNP DRIVES LEAD-FREE SOLDER PROCESSING FORWARD WITH NEW HIGH-HEAT, IR-SOLDERABLE FR CONNECTOR MATERIALS
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — A range of new grades of high-heat connector materials introduced today by LNP Engineering Plastics have been specially designed to resist the thermal challenges of infrared (IR) reflow soldering, offer the shrinkage characteristics of widely used thermoplastic polyesters for easy drop-in replacement, and are formulated with a halogen-free, flame-retardant package that can be used in eco-label applications. These glass-reinforced grades – called THERMOCOMP® HT Solder composite and STARFLAM® composite – are positioned to replace lower-temperature materials used in lead-free solderable connector applications in the computer peripherals, telecommunications, and datacommunications industries.
15-04-2004
Introduction of three new Double Coated Tapes makes 3M's range more competitive
Opening the way to greater performance choice in the marketplace, 3M™ has given Europe-wide introduction to three newly developed Acrylic Double Coated Tapes, 9786, 9832, and 9039. These additions to the product line complete the company’s portfolio with multipurpose tapes designed to provide improved cost-efficiency and performance.
15-04-2004
Bold New Plan for Interplas 2005 endorsed by leading UK trade associations
Interplas organiser, Reed Exhibitions, has announced the framework of a bold new plan designed to raise significantly the benefits of participation in this major international plastics and rubber exhibition. Developed in consultation with a broad cross-section of industry members, the new plan has been endorsed for Interplas 2005 by leading trade bodies that include the Plastics Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMMDA), British Plastics Federation (BPF), Gauge and Toolmakers Association (GTMA) and The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3).
13-04-2004
Rhodia Engineering Plastics launches two new Technyl® polyamide grades for Water Injection Technology (WIT) to address evolving customer demands
Detroit, MI, Mar. 8, 2004 – Rhodia Engineering Plastics today introduced two new Technyl® polyamide grades specifically designed for water injected cooling pipes: TECHNYL® A338 Wit1 V30 bk34N and TECHNYL® A338 Wit2 V30 bk34N. This major product introduction follows three years of dedicated research and process development work, including the development of Rhodia’s own WIT mold, water injectors and injection unit. The challenge of the Rhodia WIT development team was to find an optimal balance between water injection processability and glycol resistance in an application context where specific material properties are required to fit to the technology, while cooling circuit specifications are increasing.
