November 28, 2023How does the PFAS ban affect the plastics industry?Companies that produce Fluoropolymers may try to switch to PFAS-free solutions or ask for an exemption, which could be temporary. Read more
November 21, 2023Siemens Touts New Generation of Servo-DriveSINAMICS S210 servo-drive provides multiple high-performance benefits to the mid-range of the processing market, the fastest-growing application segment. Read more
November 20, 2023Why Fluoropolymers are Considered PFASThe use of “forever chemicals” in the European Union would be largely banned under a proposal issued by the European Chemicals Agency. At the same time, more US states continue to ban PFAS-containing products without a clear roadmap for the… Read more
November 17, 2023Covestro Partners with Chinese Firms to Advance Low-carbon Mobility SolutionsCovestro AG continues to strengthen its ties with China’s vehicle industry to develop more low-carbon mobility solutions. It agreed recently to form a joint laboratory with premium electric vehicle brand HiPhi and struck a global strategic cooperation partnership with Xinquan Automotive. Read more
November 6, 2023SABIC Unveils Sustainable In-mold Label Project, New Range of LNP Copolymer Resins With High PCR ContentSABIC’s renewable polypropylene used in in-mold label project. It also launches 10 LNP Elcrin polycarbonate-based copolymers with high post-consumer content. Read more
October 26, 2023Charge Amps Taps Renewable Lexan PC for EV ChargersCharge Amps uses circular grade of SABIC’s Lexan PC to injection mold a new EV charger housing. The resin reduces carbon emissions in housing production. Read more
October 25, 2023Groundbreaking E-Ray Corvette Wins SPE Vehicle Team Engineering AwardChevrolet’s first electric hybrid Corvette wins 2023 SPE Vehicle Team Engineering Award. Sports car is powered by electric motor and a small-block V-8. Read more
October 19, 2023Avient Removes DBDPE Additive in Expanded XLPE PortfolioAvient added new grades to its Sincere XLPE Series 200 grades for wire and cable insulation that don’t contain DBDPE additive, which Canada might ban. Read more
October 17, 2023Solvay at Fakuma: High-Performance e-Mobility Resins and Increased CircularityAt Fakuma, Solvay will introduce high-performance resins, including two Ryton PPS grades and a PPA for battery applications, plus a new circularity brand. Read more
October 16, 2023Aurum Thermoplastic Polyimide Is a Highlight of Fakuma ExpoAurum thermoplastic polyimide is not new but its high-heat properties, dimensional stability and melt processable nature makes it a valuable design option. Read more