Efficient cooling prevents warpage in profiles at higher throughputs

In production of profiles, higher throughputs and reduction in scrap generation are becoming prominent features. However, producing plastic profiles faster often causes warping, especially with complex hollow shapes having varying wall thicknesses and wood/plastic composites or foamed profiles.
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Accelerated ageing tests help to meet performance needs of plastic medical devices

Significant time and money is invested by medical device manufacturers to ensure that their products meet product performance needs and FDA guidelines. Choosing the appropriate polymer is critical for successful introduction of combination products, (a drug eluting stent/drug inhaler) to market. Physical ageing is an essential test, critical for documenting expiration dates for combination medical products.
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Increased profitability of aromatics seen in this decade likely to drop

The last five years have seen a dramatic improvement in profitability for aromatic producers. This is in contrast to the preceding ten years where returns were extremely poor, primarily resulting out of product over-supply. The recent improvement has been driven by a combination of good market growth accompanied by a particularly low rate of capacity addition. How long will the good times last for aromatic producers and what factors will influence change?

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Biodegradable polymers from carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide

Novomer, a US-based company has developed a technology to produce biodegradable polymers. The technology is based on a catalyst system developed by Cornell University to manufacture biopolymer using building blocks that are readily available and highly manageable.

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A new polymer from clay and glue is transparent and as strong as steel

A new polymer material from clay and glue has been developed which is as strong as steel. This new polymer is transparent and has tremendous strength. This new polymer is biodegradable, requires very little energy to manufacture and has a very low cost of manufacture.

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China will become an exporter of PVC by 2010

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a commodity polymer which requires lower oil feedstocks compared to polyolefins. Market for PVC has matured in large economies of North America, Europe and Japan, but is driven by a stupendous growth in Asia particularly in China, East Asian region & India.
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New development & innovation is key to growth of polymers in medical field

There are essentially two areas where polymers are used in the medical sector : disposable products/packaging products and medical devices. The disposable products or packaging products need lesser properties or performance compared to the sector of medical devices. New research and innovations play a major role in the field of medical devices where newer materials are required for better performance.
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Bendable concrete modified with polymer fibers provides protection against hurricanes

New building codes and rising insurance costs are triggering a drive to develop new materials and structures that are more resistant to hurricanes, as well as other natural calamities such as earthquakes. One of the more exciting developments is new bendable concrete in which aggregate is replaced with a network of finely engineered and coated polymer fibers.

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High performance polymers based on renewable resources continue to grow

DuPont, an important ETP manufacturer in the global scenario, has been spending significant amount on research of polymers based on renewable resources. DuPont has launched new polymers based on renewable resources at K 2007. Most of these new products will be commercially available in the second half of 2008. Some of the notable new offerings are:

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High performance polymers based on renewable resources continue to grow

DuPont, an important ETP manufacturer in the global scenario, has been spending significant amount on research of polymers based on renewable resources. DuPont has launched new polymers based on renewable resources at K 2007. Most of these new products will be commercially available in the second half of 2008. Some of the notable new offerings are:

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Chinese extruders are getting a foothold in North America

Low-priced Chinese-built extruders have arrived in North America to make pipe, sheet, film and profiles. Chinese-built extruders are in small sizes and modest numbers in North America. Most are bought one at a time by large, sophisticated processors who are sampling the Chinese made machines and can afford the cost of to chucking up a machine away if they are not satisfied on grounds of performance. Some are being bought by small start-up companies who cannot resist the lucrative prices that stand at 25-35% of North American or European extruders.

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Polycarbonate is poised to grow faster in Asia

Polycarbonate (PC) is one of the larger volume engineering thermoplastics and has enjoyed strong demand growth. The robust growth of Polycarbonate can be attributed to a combination of technical performance characteristics, including strength, lightweight, thermal stability and excellent optical performance.
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