Design

Aurum thermoplastic polyimide is not new but its high-heat properties, dimensional stability and melt processable nature makes it a valuable design option.

Neste, LyondellBasell and two others create supply chain to supply carbon-storing natural fiber-reinforced biopolymers for construction materials.

Positive Plastics is launching a third version of its kit of eco-conscious plastic materials, alongside yet another new kit––Positive Surfaces––developed in conjunction with Roctool.

Child’s product maker KAOS of Norway uses Circo compound of recycled consumer plastics and cellulose fiber from Fortum for new highchair.

Automaker Subaru and a U.S. soccer club celebrated their “zero-landfill” stadium in Pa. by unveiling a large soccer ball sculpture made with recycled trash.

Two New Vestakeep grades combine high strength and ductility. It’s only a few years since a handful of suppliers began formulating ultra-high-performance resins for 3D printing (additive manufacturing). Developments in this area continue with Evonik Industries AG being the latest…

SABIC joins Formula E GenBeta racecar development program, supplying sustainable polymers from Trucircle line for vehicle components.

Sidel’s StarLITE R bottle is said to offer blow molders a wider processing window for making carbonated soft drink bottles from 100 percent recycled PET.

Topline MK2 PUR foam metering model is final addition to Hennecke’s Next Generation series of advanced polyurethane foam metering machines.

#SleeveConnect project uses CPET shrink sleeves on colorless, recycled PET bottles that can snap together.

Report forecasts 35.5 percent CAGR for installed solar panels that automatically recharge an electric vehicle during driving.

Polyplastics is the latest supplier to develop a high-heat engineering resin for EVs that protects against the ultra-high heat of thermal runaway in a Li-ion battery. The resin can be used without additional shielding components, reducing weight and EV manufacturing cost and freeing up space.