Resins

Countries are striving to enhance currency’s durability, sustainability, and security. In this quest, polymer banknotes are emerging as a superior alternative to traditional paper bills.

Proper Electrostatic Discharge Prevention management is essential for maintaining device performance and extending the operational life of electronic devices.

ExxonMobil is using Techmer PM’s TechSperse dispersion technology to help HDPE blow molders reduce the let-down ratio of the colorant, thereby saving money and enabling thinner-walled containers while maintaining consistent coloring.

Embracing sustainability and advanced technology, thermoforming evolves to deliver innovative, automated and eco-friendly solutions in plastic manufacturing.

Kaffeeform, a Berlin-based company, revolutionizes coffee packaging by transforming used coffee grounds into eco-friendly products, promoting sustainability and waste management.

Each batch of recycled plastic is different, so testing and analysis are critical for processing and quality.

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are unique materials that combine the elastic properties of rubber with processability. These polymers exhibit elastic behavior due to thermo-reversible cross-links and phase separation.

The fast expansion of the wind energy industry has resulted in a significant rise in Wind Turbine Blade (WTB) waste. Unfortunately, conventional disposal methods can exacerbate environmental issues.

BBTWINS project addresses challenges in the EU agri-food sector. It unites tech companies, biochemistry specialists, and innovative feedstock producers to create a digital platform based on ‘digital twins’ technology.

Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are developing a resin that could be used for 3D printing to produce custom-made lenses at lower costs and with increased accessibility.

Polyurethane (PU) is a highly adaptable polymer recognized in the biomedical field. Its ability to be tailored by adjusting its soft and hard segments grants it superior mechanical strength and biocompatibility.

UBQ Materials Ltd. takes common household garbage, screens and processes it, and turns it into cost-competitive thermoplastic materials that can be processed into valuable products.