22 Jun 2023
SABIC debuts LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ compound to help facilitate the adoption of LDS antennas and advance device production
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced new LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ WF006V compound, which is well suited for laser direct structuring (LDS) of antennas that are integrated into the housings and covers of consumer electronics devices, appliances and other electronic components. The new material can help facilitate the adoption of LDS antennas to replace incumbent options such as flexible printed circuit (FPC) antennas by enabling customers to create complex and miniaturized designs, accelerate production and reduce system costs. The glass-fiber-reinforced compound provides a tensile modulus more than two times higher than that of unfilled polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) or polycarbonate (PC) resin, and could be used for molding small, thin-wall parts. It also delivers good surface quality for attractive aesthetics, and good signal gain and LDS performance. Compared to traditional materials, the LNP THERMOCOMP WF006V compound offers better chemical resistance and hydrolytic stability, and lower warpage.
21 Jun 2023
Solvay and Spirit Announce Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Composites Adoption on Tomorrow’s Aircraft
Solvay and Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Limited have strengthened their relationship as Solvay becomes a strategic partner of Spirit’s Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC) in Prestwick, Scotland. The AIC facilitates collaborative research into sustainable aircraft technologies and processes with Spirit’s industrial, academic and supply-chain partners. Both companies intend to further engage on composite development opportunities to meet the performance, cost and production-rate requirements of future aircraft.
20 Jun 2023
Moog Introduces New Electrohydrostatic Pump System (EPS): Highest Energy Efficiency in the Smallest Space
Moog Inc (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) today introduced the Electrohydrostatic Pump System (EPS). The Moog EPS expands the existing portfolio of electrohydrostatic components and drive systems with a modular and energy-efficient drive solution with a high degree of freedom for users and operators.
20 Jun 2023
ELIX Polymers receive approval from premium Automotive OEM for anti-squeak materials
ELIX Polymers has developed a range of speciality grades of ABS and PC/ABS to reduce the squeaking and rattling sounds that are generated by plastic parts making contact with other plastic parts, leather, PVC-foil or other products. These undesirable noises can negatively affect the driver’s comfort as well as their perception of the quality of a car. Especially with the increase in popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles whose powertrains make less noise, anti-squeak materials are more often required by Automotive OEMs to produce critical interior parts like door handles, armrests, seating parts, sunroofs, cupholders and air vents. Several ELIX products have received approvals from a German premium Automotive OEM and will be used in future cars.
19 Jun 2023
Ascend introduces HiDura™ LUX amorphous nylon for packaging films at ProPak China 2023
Ascend Performance Materials is launching its HiDura™ LUX amorphous nylon for packaging films in the Asian market at ProPak China 2023. Ascend will be exhibiting HiDura LUX alongside its HiDura PTR puncture and tear resistant nylon copolymers for films at Booth #51G53 from June 19 to 21.
15 Jun 2023
Machine learning powers Malvern Panalytical’s new NanoSight Pro
Malvern Panalytical, global leader in the development of analytical instrumentation, today announces the launch of its NanoSight Pro nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) system. Powered by machine learning coupled with designed-in smart features, NanoSight Pro simplifies nanomaterials characterization, enabling every user to quickly generate reproducible, robust, and high-quality data.
15 Jun 2023
Pulcra Chemicals together with Inditex develop Sustineri Coloring, an innovative dyeing process of cotton & polyester/cotton that reduces water consumption by up to 80%
Pulcra Chemicals and Inditex develop Sustineri Coloring, a combined pretreatment and dyeing process for cotton and polyester/cotton resulting in water, time and energy savings. This process is the result of a joint research between Pulcra Chemicals and Inditex with the goal to mitigate the impact of standard dyeing processes and to reduce the use of natural resources.
15 Jun 2023
Solvay Launches Naternal™ for Regenerative Beauty that Cares for Everyone
Solvay, a global leader in naturally-derived polymers for beauty care formulations, continues to stride along the pathway of caring for beauty and the planet, with the launch of Naternal™. This new responsible brand embodies regenerative beauty that cares for every stakeholder, from the planet to farming communities on the ground, brands and consumers.
