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Swiss Researchers and MIT Spin-off Develop Way to 3D Print Slow-curing Polymers

2 years ago

Working with U.S. startup Inkbit, researchers in Switzerland have, for the first time, say they have found a way to…

  • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
  • Automation
  • Cast Film/Sheet
  • Electrical & Electronics
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  • Extrusion
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  • Trending

Siemens Touts New Generation of Servo-Drive

2 years ago

SINAMICS S210 servo-drive provides multiple high-performance benefits to the mid-range of the processing market, the fastest-growing application segment.

  • Business
  • Circular Economy
  • Design
  • Foam Processing
  • Food Packaging
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Nissin Foods Drops Polystyrene for its Iconic Ramen Noodles Cup

2 years ago

Nissin Foods USA soon plans to dump the iconic expanded polystyrene foam cup it has been using for its on-the-go…

  • Adhesives
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Business
  • Composites
  • Decorating & Coatings
  • Education & Training
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  • Film
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  • Foam Processing
  • Foaming Agents
  • Food Packaging
  • Industry
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Fluoropolymers are Considered PFAS

2 years ago

The use of "forever chemicals" in the European Union would be largely banned under a proposal issued by the European…

  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Bioplastics
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  • Electrical & Electronics
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Covestro Partners with Chinese Firms to Advance Low-carbon Mobility Solutions

2 years ago

Covestro AG continues to strengthen its ties with China’s vehicle industry to develop more low-carbon mobility solutions. It agreed recently…

  • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
  • Industry
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  • Silicones

3D Printed Infant Masks, A Success Story for Silicone in the Medical Sector

2 years ago

3D-printed silicone is being used in the development of medical respiratory masks for premature infants. Elkem Silicones, in collaboration with…

  • Auxiliaries
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  • Business
  • Compounding
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Energy Management Systems – Getting Started

2 years ago

If energy use is not visible and measured then there will be no improvement. Every site needs an ‘Energy Policy’ -…

  • Compounding
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Versarien develops graphene-enhanced thermoplastic polymers

2 years ago

Versarien plc, the UK-based developer of advanced engineering materials, has introduced a new range of graphene and related nanomaterial-based thermoplastic…

  • Business
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  • Packaging
  • PET
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The Fashion Industry Needs an Alternative to Recycled PET

2 years ago

The fashion industry is disrupting the PET circular economy by taking it into an application that recycles less than 1%…

  • Circular Economy
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Patagonia Parka Uses Expanded Polyethylene and Coastal Waste Plastics

2 years ago

Outdoor apparel company Patagonia Inc. has partnered with two materials firms to produce one of its warmest parkas yet ––…