SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Portfolio of Solutions for Sustainable LED Retrofit Lighting Shines with High-Performance, Style, Long Life at K 2010

LED Light Bulbs Can Be Made Using SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* (FR) PC Resin and LNP* Konduit* Thermally Conductive Compound>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 11, 2010 – SABIC Innovative Plastics launched a new portfolio of specialty resins and compounds that can optimize the performance, lifespan and aesthetics of light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit lighting. These materials include non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame-retardant (FR) Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resin and new white LNP* Konduit* thermally conductive compound for LED heat sinks, which adds style to outstanding heat dissipation for extended bulb life. One hundred and thirteen years after the invention of the light bulb, SABIC Innovative Plastics is developing solutions for the latest technological milestone in the evolution of lighting – with materials that promote adoption of these energy-efficient, long-lasting solutions – one of the broadest offerings for LED lighting customers on the market today.

MOOG NEWEST MACHINE CONTROLLER SERIES 600 (MC600) IS FAST, FLEXIBLE AND MODULAR

Moog Machine Controller Series 600 (MC600). 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1010)AMSTERDAM, 10 November 2010 – Moog Inc., a specialist in high performance motion control systems has introduced its latest, advanced new Machine Controller for machines in a variety of industrial applications. Designed specifically to combine flexibility with ease of use for high performance control, Moog’s latest generation controllers are easy to configure and modular in design. The Moog Machine Controller includes a CPU with fast processing speed, a range of digital and high resolution Analog I/Os, sensor modules and integrated temperature control as well as various fieldbus communications modules. For greater flexibility a range of HMI’s (human machine interface) are offered, including one directly-driven by the Controller or a separate PC-based HMI. All modules are programmed in the same programming environment which is the easy-to-use Moog Application Software Suite.

3B and Euroresins announce a strategic collaboration for the distribution of 3B CFM in Europe

3B and Euroresins announce a strategic collaboration for the distribution of 3B CFM in Europe. (Photo, 3B-fibreglass.com, PR019)Battice, Belgium – November 10, 2010 – Euroresins Europe Holding GmbH & Co. KG and 3B-the fibreglass company announce a strategic collaboration following which Euroresins has become the exclusive distributor of 3B’s Continuous Filament Mat (CFM) range for the composites industry in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Baltic States, UK, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Euroresins will serve the small to medium sized composite customers.

DSM DYNEEMA RAISES PARTICIPATION AT LWC 2010 IN AUSTRALIA

DyneemaURMOND (NL), November 09, 2010 - DSM Dyneema will be present at the upcoming Land Warfare Conference 2010, (Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre), held in Brisbane 15-19 November 2010.

Lighter PP auto parts possible with new synthetic mineral fibers from Milliken Hyperform® HPR grades increase stiffness, temperature resistance

Fig 1Ghent, Belgium – 9 November 2010 – The new Hyperform® HPR family of reinforcing additives from Milliken provides processors with a new option for making high performance polypropylene parts with low weight. The synthetic mineral-based fibers live up to the company’s theme for K 2010, increasing sustainability through additive innovation.

Songwon introduces a new and innovative solution for PP Fiber Stabilization

Songwon, a leading additives supplier to the polymer industry, announces the development of a new solution for PP Fiber stabilization in color critical applications. The new solution is designed to maintain excellent color stability and, at the same time, address the issues of aggressive chemical interactions.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – November 9, 2010 – Songwon, a leading additives supplier to the polymer industry, announces the development of a new solution for PP Fiber stabilization in color critical applications.

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Lexan* Sheet for Train Window Frames Helps Plexx Stay on Track with Lower Costs and Streamlined Production

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* F6000 PC Sheet Used for Plexx AS Passenger Train Window Frames>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 9, 2010 – At K 2010, SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its new ultra-tough, flame-retardant (FR) Lexan* F6000 polycarbonate (PC) sheet has been chosen by Plexx AS, a leading Norwegian plastics converter, to thermoform the first European passenger train window frames. The frames will be used in Norwegian State Railways train cabins. This advanced, tailor-made PC material replaces sheet molded composite (SMC) for significantly improved performance and faster cycle times, while avoiding the multiple secondary operations required for SMC. SABIC Innovative Plastics is helping customers succeed in the highly competitive transportation sector with advanced solutions that provide high performance, system cost savings, and superior end-product differentiation vs. thermoset materials. The company is exhibiting at K 2010 in Hall 6, Stand D42.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS LAUNCHES ARNITEL ECO

Arnitel® Eco is a high performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) with a 20%-50% content derived from renewable resources. These renewable resources are made from rapeseed oil, grown in areas where there is no competition with food crops.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR293)At K 2010, DSM Engineering Plastics has launched Arnitel® Eco, a bio-based, high performance engineering plastic.