01-12-2008
Rhodia and Trelleborg Automotive Carbody use MMI* for the pedal and pedal module of the new Citroën C5 in Technyl®
Lyon, France – December 1, 2008 – Rhodia contributes to the new Citroën C5 pedal and the adjustable pedal module developed by Trelleborg Automotive Carbody, by delivering both rheological calculation and MMI technology along with its Technyl® high performance engineering plastic. With this project, Technyl® confirms its key role in weight reduction and function integration based on its excellent mechanical resistance and ease of processing.
01-12-2008
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.
27-11-2008
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.
26-11-2008
O Renault Mégane R26.R 2009 Limited Edition acelera na pista com a chapa Lexan* da SABIC Innovative Plastics com tecnologia Exatec*
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Holanda – 26 de novembro de 2008 – Quando a montadora francesa Renault Sport decidiu criar uma versão de alto desempenho com edição limitada do superpotente Mégane R26 – o novo Renault Mégane Sport R26.R – era o momento de reduzir o peso do veículo. O objetivo era extrair melhor desempenho do carro, que usava o motor de 227 bhp existente no Mégane R26, por meio da redução geral do peso do veículo. Para atingir esse objetivo, a Renault trabalhou com seu formecedor tier 1, a Plastrance, na seleção da chapa de PC (policarbonato) leve e de alta qualidade ótica Lexan* e da tecnologia proprietária de tinta blackout Exatec* para substituir o vidro traseiro e as janelas laterais traseiras do novo veículo. Essa aplicação em painéis automotivos transparentes representa o primeiro uso comercial da tecnologia de tintas Exatec.
26-11-2008
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.
24-11-2008
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.
21-11-2008
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.
19-11-2008
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.
