29-09-2008
A SABIC demonstra sua liderança em compostos leves inovadores para o setor automotivo
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Holanda – 29 de setembro de 2008 – A SABIC Innovative Plastics e a SABIC PP Automotive estão apresentando o portfólio crescente, de classe mundial, da SABIC para compostos termoplásticos leves de alto desempenho indicada para aplicações automotivas. Estas faixas de materiais reforçados vão desde compostos especiais LNP* Thermocomp* e LNP Verton* para uso em aplicações interna e sob o capô, à introdução global das resinas SABIC® STAMAX para módulos de porta e suportes de painéis de instrumentos, e ao recentemente introduzido composto AZDEL IXIS® 157 para capôs e capotas de veículos. A ampla gama de compostos da SABIC possibilita o uso de tecnologias tais como IMD (in-mold decoration) para efeitos especiais e moldagem usando aquecimento e resfriamento rápido do molde em um único processo (heat and cool molding) para acabamento de superfície aprimorado. A empresa é líder global em compostos termoplásticos com forte enfoque nas necessidades futuras do setor automotivo.
26-09-2008
ARNITE® XG FROM DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS: FIRST HALOGEN FREE PBT TO MEET BOTH GWT & GWIT ON END PRODUCTS
Arnite® T XG510 PBT Halogen Free (HF) PBT grade has received VDE Approval for electrical insulating materials. This new grade, produced by DSM Engineering Plastics is particularly suited for components like connectors in white goods applications, such as washing machines, dryers and dishwashers.
24-09-2008
Owens Corning Continues Environmental Footprint Reduction with Upgrades to More Energy Efficient, Lower Emitting Technology
Shanghai, China – Sept. 19, 2008– At the China Composites Show in Shanghai, China, Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) today announced that it is continuing conversion of its composite glass manufacturing facilities to its patented Advantex® technology platform. The platform offers a higher performing glass fiber and a significantly smaller environmental manufacturing footprint compared with standard E-glass composite processes. Key environmental and product benefits include:
23-09-2008
Momentive appoints EMG to handle media relations
Bergen op Zoom, September 23, 2008 – Momentive Performance Materials, one of the world's largest producer of silicones and silicone derivatives, quartz and ceramics, has appointed EMG to manage their press relations activities in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.
23-09-2008
Borealis gains Thumbs Up for new Borstar® RJ900MO polypropylene with a unique combination of superior flow and transparency
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has introduced a new grade of Borstar® random polypropylene (PP) with a unique combination of flow and transparency. Borstar RJ900MO was developed to meet the packaging market need for shorter cycle times, transparency and mechanical properties in applications such as house- and kitchenware and food packaging. The material also offers very good organoleptic properties and low extractables to meet the needs of the packaging producer, filler and end user.
21-09-2008
At ASRT, Orfit® Industries America Introduces Enhanced Fixation Technology for Efficast® Thermoplastic Masks
BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2008 – To increase precision, safety and usability for patient immobilization during radiation therapy, Orfit® Industries America today announced a new fixation technology for its Efficast® thermoplastic masks. At the 32nd American Society of Radiation Technologists (ASRT) Radiation Therapy conference in Boston, Mass., from Sept. 21-23 at the Boston Marriot Copley Place, Orfit Industries America is showcasing new winged “L” profiles that secure Efficast masks for head, neck and shoulders into the high precision slots in the Orfit base plate. Compared to competitive u-shaped or s-type masks with commonly used push pins or that use swivel clamps, these new winged “L” profiles can be easily grasped with the fingers -- make it easier to mold Efficast masks, position them precisely and remove them quickly in case of emergency. Orfit is displaying the profiles as part of its complete immobilization solutions at booth 104.
21-09-2008
At ASTRO, Orfit® Industries America Introduces Enhanced Fixation Technology for Efficast® Thermoplastic Masks
BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2008 – To increase precision, safety and usability for patient immobilization during radiation therapy, Orfit® Industries America today announced a new fixation technology for its Efficast® thermoplastic masks. At the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Boston, Mass., Orfit Industries America is showcasing new winged “L” profiles that secure Efficast masks for head, neck and shoulders into the high precision slots in the Orfit base plate. Compared to competitive u-shaped or s-type masks with commonly used push pins or that use swivel clamps, these new winged “L” profiles can be easily grasped with the fingers -- make it easier to mold Efficast masks, position them precisely and remove them quickly in case of emergency. Orfit is displaying the profiles as part of its complete immobilization solutions at booth 1612.
19-09-2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics e Azdel, Inc. lançam os compostos automotivos IXIS® que diminuem o peso mas não diminuem o desempenho
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Holanda – 22 de setembro de 2008 – Na busca continua por novas formas de reduzir o peso dos veículos, montadoras e sistemistas têm buscado melhores alternativas ao aço, alumínio e termofixo para painéis automotivos grandes, aerodinâmicos e horizontais. Agora, a SABIC Innovative Plastics (www.sabic-ip.com) e a Azdel, Inc. (www.azdel.com) lançaram sua nova linha de compostos termoplásticos híbridos, o composto IXIS® 157, um composto contínuo em “sanduíche” reforçado com fibra de vidro para painéis automotivos horizontais.
