Industry’s largest library of colors now fully integrated into Shima Seiki design system with Color Atlas by Archroma®

Industry’s largest library of colors now fully integrated into Shima Seiki design system with Color Atlas by Archroma. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and Shima Seiki, a leading provider of computerized flat knitting machines and digital design systems, have expanded their partnership to bring the industry’s largest library of colors for cotton and polyester to the SDS®-ONE APEX design, planning and virtual sampling system and APEXFiz® (hereafter SDS®-ONE APEX series) subscription software.

SABIC debuts higher PCR content LNP™ ELCRIN™ copolymer resin with enhanced performance

SABIC’s new upgraded LNP™ ELCRIN™ copolymer resins can reduce carbon footprint while delivering desirable performance properties and aesthetics. They may be candidates for applications such as housings of consumer electronic devices and chargers, enclosures for 5G base station infrastructure and industrial components such as circuit breakers. In automotive, they have the potential to be used for exterior grilles, pillars and trim.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today launched a new portfolio of 10 LNP™ ELCRIN™ copolymer resins that can reduce carbon footprint while delivering desirable performance properties and aesthetics. Adopting these polycarbonate (PC)-based copolymer materials, which contain up to 75 percent certified post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, can help customers advance their sustainability initiatives without sacrificing key attributes. Compared to competitive impact-modified PC resins containing PCR content, which can have performance limitations, the new LNP copolymer resins deliver high performance across the board. Depending on the grade, they may provide low-temperature ductility, chemical and weathering resistance, good flow for easy processing, transparency, a broad color space, UV stability and thin-wall flame retardance (FR) meeting the UL94 V-0 rating at 0.6mm.

KRAIBURG Fakuma 2023 Press Kit

KRAIBURG TPE will be showcasing a series of innovative new thermoplastic elastomers for drinking water and hot water applications as well as an expanded range of trendsetting TPE solutions containing proportions of renewable and recycled materials. 
(Image: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)At Fakuma, 17 until 21 October, Messe Friedrichshafen in Germany, KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers, will present their newly developed innovative solutions, as well as their service portfolio.

KRAIBURG TPE responds to the issue of bio-based materials by supplying bio-based TPEs with a variable proportion of sustainable raw materials

Bio-based TPEs have a lower product carbon footprint than established alternatives that are not based on renewable raw materials. 
(Image: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE is presenting thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that have a variable proportion of renewable raw materials. By introducing these new compounds, the global TPE manufacturer is expanding its THERMOLAST® R range of more sustainable solutions by adding a line of products from renewable raw material sources. Bio-based TPEs also have a lower product carbon footprint than established alternatives that are not based on renewable raw materials.

Solvay Fakuma 2023 press kit

SolvayAt Fakuma, the world's leading trade event for industrial plastics processing, Solvay is set to feature its latest innovations in sustainable polymer solutions, confirming the company's commitment towards circularity. Visitors are invited to discover the new products at the booth and to join Solvay experts in their live presentations at the Exhibitors’ Forum:

Discover Clariant’s new Ceridust® 8170 M PTFE-free texturing agent for powder coatings

Ceridust 8170 M for texturing effects in powder coatings: PTFE-free with equal performance to PTFE-containing predecessors.
(copyright Clariant)Rising concerns about the impact of PFAS on human health and the environment have led to a growing demand for PTFE alternatives. As part of this trend, Clariant has launched Ceridust 8170 M, a PFAS/PTFE-free agent with texturing effects for Architectural Powder Coatings.

Ascend to showcase innovations for e-mobility and sustainability at Fakuma

Ascend's Starflam X-Protect recently passed UL 2596, a test of lithium-ion battery enclosure materials' ability to withstand thermal runaway conditions and ensure passenger safety.
(Photo: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR096)Ascend Performance Materials will showcase how it is advancing together with its customers through new products for e-mobility and sustainable materials at Fakuma this week. The company, which is the largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66, will exhibit its engineered materials portfolio, including:

DOMO Chemicals boosts sustainable portfolio and pioneering partnerships at Fakuma 2023

DOMO commits to double sales in circular solutions such as TECHNYL® 4EARTH® by 2030.Leading engineered materials provider DOMO is presenting groundbreaking polyamide solutions at Fakuma 2023 (Hall B4, Stand 4216). DOMO’s globally renowned TECHNYL® brand celebrates 70 years of innovation in flame and temperature resistance, light-weighting, as well as sustainable polyamide solutions at the booth.