1 Dec 2008
NEW DSM XANTAR® LDS GRADE BRINGS DESIGN AND PRODUCTION BENEFITS FOR MOLEX LASER DIRECT STRUCTURING APPLICATION
DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a new grade of Xantar LDS PC/ABS suitable for Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) applications. Xantar LDS 3710 was developed for antennas in mobile telecom products such as telephones, PDAs and other applications where integrated circuitry is used to replace traditional printed circuit boards.
27 Nov 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Exatec* Team Introduces New Methods to Measure and Optimize Hard-Coats for Automotive PC Glazing
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 27, 2008 – Lightweight polycarbonate (PC) glazing technologies from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Exatec* organization can offer automakers solutions that reduce weight and can assist in reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Exatec has recently introduced new testing methods that can help to optimize the application of poly-siloxane nano-composite coatings which are used in combination with Lexan* polycarbonate to enhance its ability to withstand long-term weathering in automotive environments. The correct application of these wet-coat systems is important to ensure the lightweight glazing components retain their clarity for the life of the vehicle. Using an innovative nano-indentation measurement system that can measure the mechanical properties including hardness and modulus of the coatings at different microscopic depths from the surface (as shown in the chart above), Exatec has introduced a system that relates the coating application process to the performance of the final coating. This will assist glazing manufacturers and automakers to optimize their production processes for Lexan polycarbonate glazing.
26 Nov 2008
Limited Edition 2009 Renault Mégane R26.R Charges onto the Road with SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* Sheet with Exatec* Technology
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 26, 2008 – When French automaker Renault Sport decided to create a higher-performing, limited-edition version of its turbocharged Mégane R26 – the new Mégane Renault Sport R26.R – it was time to put the vehicle on a diet. The goal was to coax higher performance from the car while still using the existing 227bhp engine from the Mégane R26 by reducing overall vehicle weight. To achieve this goal, Renault worked with tier 1 supplier, Plastrance, to select SABIC Innovative Plastics’ lightweight, high-optical quality Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) sheet and a proprietary Exatec* blackout ink technology to replace the glass backlight and quarter windows of the new vehicle. This glazing application marks the first commercial use of Exatec ink technology.
26 Nov 2008
Belden offers complete industrial solutions with Belden, Hirschmann and Lumberg automation brands
Belden (NYSE: BDC), a world leader in the development of signal transmission products for the industrial, enterprise, broadcast, and consumer electronics industries, has announced a new integrated cable, active component and connectivity marketing initiative for the most demanding and mission-critical industrial manufacturing environments.
24 Nov 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Newest Lexan* Sheet Provides Outstanding Optical Quality for Automotive and Transportation Glazing Applications
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 24, 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics today introduced Lexan* ULG1003 112OQ sheet, a new, solid polycarbonate (PC) sheet that offers superior optical quality (OQ) for a range of automotive and transportation applications, including laminated and formed glazing for aircraft canopies, motorcycle windscreens and vehicle windows. This new high-performance material provides even greater optical quality than previously available materials and clearly underscores SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to customers with an ever-broadening sheet product portfolio; the highest standards of quality; and unmatched global innovation.
21 Nov 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics and LPKF Laser & Electronics Team Up to Help Small Electronic Devices Deliver More Functionality
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 21, 2008 – As electronics continue to shrink in size, they are also expanding in functionality. Each new mobile phone, PDA and music player incorporates more bells and whistles in thinner, smaller packages. To help device manufacturers miniaturize, SABIC Innovative Plastics and LPKF Laser & Electronics AG have worked together to develop a new approach. By combining LPKF’s Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technology with specialized SABIC Innovative Plastics materials, it is now possible to integrate electronic and mechanical functionality – such as a mobile phone antenna – in a single module, saving space and reducing manufacturing costs and development lead time. By working side by side with partners such as LPKF on breakthrough ideas, SABIC Innovative Plastics continues to help customers achieve business success.
19 Nov 2008
RHODIA PRESENTS ITS NEWLY OPENED R&D CENTER IN SHANGHAI
Shanghai, China – November 19, 2008 --- Rhodia today celebrated the opening of its new world-class Research & Development facility in Shanghai, China.
19 Nov 2008
Press Kit China Array Medica 2008
China Array Plastics, a full-service specialty injection molder of high-performance thermoplastic materials, headquartered in Pittsfield, Mass. in the United States, is showcasing new high-end medical applications here at Medica 2008, in hall 16, booth E41.
