Miscellaneous Plastics

Patrick Plastics Enters Partnership for Expanding Manufacturing Capabilities

Patrick Plastics Corp, Chicago IL – Patrick Plastics Corp., a leader in plastic machining services, has entered into a partnership with Brogan Manufacturing in Elkhorn, WI. This venture is an effort by Patrick Plastics to expand its manufacturing capabilities, and provide superlative quality products with flexible lead times at equitable prices. This venture is a part of Patrick Plastics'...

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Materials for 3D Printing offer rigid and flexible options.

Intended for use with ProJet-® 5000 large-format 3D printer, VisiJet-® M5 Black and M5-X suit professionals- requiring 3DS MultiJet Printing (MJP) accuracy, surface finish, and edge definition. As strong, flexible, polypropylene-like material, VisiJet M5 Black prints high-definition parts with intricate feature details accented by midnight black color. With hybrid ABS/polypropylene-like...

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Solvay Specialty Polymers Announces Availability of Solviva® Biomaterials in Brazil

Latest Expansion Targets Growing Brazilian Demand for Thermoplastic Biomaterials in Orthopedic and Cardiovascular Applications ALPHARETTA, Ga.,- – The Solviva-® Biomaterials line of high-performance plastics for implantable applications – manufactured by Solvay Specialty Polymers - is now commercially available in Brazil, the company has announced. The biomaterials line, previously...

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A. Schulman to Put Its Passion For Plastics on Display at K 2013 Trade Show

AKRON, Ohio - A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: SHLM) will demonstrate its passion for growth, innovation, sustainability and meeting the needs of customers at the K 2013 international plastics and rubber trade fair to be held October 16-23 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Passion for Plastics will be the theme of the exhibit, which will be located at Stand D12 in Hall 8a.-  The display will highlight...

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DSM to Exhibit Innovations at GIE+EXPO

DSM will highlight its high-performance engineering plastic solutions for outdoor power equipment (OPE) manufacturers during the GIE+EXPO, October 23-25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY (Booth #9023). Unprecedented levels of global competition are forcing OPE manufacturers to look for every opportunity to reduce costs while improving durability and sustainability. OPE customers...

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Applied Rapid Technologies to Distribute Bolson Materials

Spools of ABS and ABS+ materials for production grade 3D printers FREDERICKSBURG, VA- – Applied Rapid Technologies Corporation (ART), a leading provider of rapid prototyping and short-run production solutions announces the addition of Bolson Materials to our additive manufacturing materials offerings. These materials help lower operating costs and add value and features beyond those offered by...

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PET-Based Material improves packaging clarity, performance.

Consisting of crystallized PET-based concentrate with- built-in catalyst to promote oxidation, AmosorbT Plus oxygen scavenging solution enhances container clarity to help achieve aesthetic goals while also reducing haze to promote- recyclability. Product offers protection for non-carbonated foods and beverages for up to- 6 months or longer, depending on container design. Using this solution,...

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Plasan Carbon Composites Nabs Society for Plastics Engineers Automotive Innovation Award with Help from Ashland Performance Materials' Pliogrip(TM) Structural Adhesives

DUBLIN, Ohio - Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), is pleased to announce that its customer, Plasan Carbon Composites, has received 2012 Automotive Innovation Award from the Society for Plastics Engineers (SPE). Plasan Carbon was recognized Body Exterior category for its work on the carbon composite hood assembly for the OEM Make & Model: Chrysler Group...

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New Plastic Powders for 3D Printing

New Plastic Powders for 3D Printing

Ecological compatibility, high technical performance and low manufacturing costs are the main attributes of two new powder materials introduced by EOS, Germany, for layer-by-layer 3D printing of plastic components in its additive manufacturing machines. PrimePart Plus (PA 2221) represents a breakthrough in polymer development, as significantly more of the material can be recycled after it has...

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Altuglas International and NatureWorks Launch Worldwide Marketing Collaboration for New High Performance Alloys Incorporating Ingeo(TM) Biopolymers

Altuglas International, a subsidiary of Arkema group, with its Plexiglas-® and Altuglas-® acrylic resins (Americas and Rest of World, respectively) and NatureWorks, a leader in the bio-plastics market with its Ingeo(TM) biopolymers derived from plants, have signed a global co-marketing agreement. The agreement is designed to deliver a range of newly formulated bio-based, high performance alloys...

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