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SABIC Innovative Plastics' New Anti-Static and Low-Gloss/No-Paint Solutions Add Stylish High Quality to Automotive Interiors

MANNHEIM, Germany - SABIC Innovative Plastics launched here today at the VDI conference (booth #74) two new specialty materials that make creating and maintaining high-quality, attractive automotive interiors much easier. The first new product is a Cycolac* acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene/polycarbonate (ABS/PC) resin for elegant, low-gloss parts that eliminates the costs, wear problems and...

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New Research by SABIC Innovative Plastics Underscores Importance of Lexan* PC Auto Glazing for Extended EV Range and Reduced Emissions

MANNHEIM, Germany - Here at the VDI conference - Booth #74 - SABIC Innovative Plastics has announced compelling new findings on the benefits of Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) glazing. Lexan PC automotive glazing has already established itself as a weight reducing technology that can result in lower fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions. Now, advanced computer analyses of the thermal...

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SABIC Innovative Plastics Teams with IAV GmbH to Develop EV & Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Solutions with Advanced Lightweight Thermoplastics

MANNHEIM, Germany - Here at the VDI conference - Booth #74 - SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced its collaboration with IAV GmbH, a world leader in advanced vehicle and powertrain systems, to develop advanced thermoplastic solutions that can replace metal in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid powertrain components. Specifically, the two companies are targeting new ways to optimize vehicle...

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EnviroGuard(TM): Cray Valley's New Bio-Sourced Range

The range of EnviroGuardTM bio-sourced resins is targeted at almost all composite industry processes, and was launched by Cray Valley for supply to the European Market during the JEC Show in Paris, last week. The environmental aspect is becoming more of an important issue for consumers. A recent study of a sample of US architects confirms the need of plant-based resins. Indeed, their clients...

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DiFUSION Technologies' New Interbody Implants are Made of Solvay's Zeniva® PEEK

DiFUSION Technologies' New Interbody Implants are Made of Solvay's Zeniva® PEEK

Versatile Biomaterial Brings Exceptional Performance in Spinal Devices ALPHARETTA, Ga. - DiFUSION Technologies Inc., based in Austin, Texas, a supplier of minimally invasive spinal implants, recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its new Xiphos(TM) line of posterior interbody devices made of Zeniva-® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin from Solvay...

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Micropen Technologies Applies Conductive Features to Solvay's Radel® PPSU for Medical Device Uses

Micropen Technologies Applies Conductive Features to Solvay's Radel® PPSU for Medical Device Uses

Material and Process Deliver Unique Functionality in Spinal Therapy System ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 31, 2011 - Micropen Technologies Corp. has successfully used its unique Micropenning-® direct printing process to apply patterned conductive and dielectric thick film coatings onto a disposable medical device component made from Radel-® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin from Solvay Advanced Polymers,...

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pDCPD Molding Provides Critical Updates for Light Tower Line

pDCPD Molding Provides Critical Updates for Light Tower Line

OSBORNE, KANSAS - The light weight, impact resistance and aesthetic qualities of pDCPD made it the perfect choice for a new molded plastic enclosure - a recent collaboration between Osborne Industries, Inc. and Allmand Bros., Inc. The enclosure, manufactured by Osborne, a leader in pDCPD molding using Telene-® DCPD resins, protects the Night-Lite PRO II, the newest edition of Holdrege,...

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Solvay Advanced Polymers Names Link Upon Advanced Material Corp. as Far East Ultra Polymers Distributor

Agreement Covers KetaSpire-® PEEK and AvaSpire-® PAEK Resins in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 30, 2011 - Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, has named Link Upon Advanced Material Corp., Taipei, Taiwan, as an authorized distributor for KetaSpire-® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and AvaSpire-® polyaryletherketone (PAEK) resins in the Far East. Effective April 1, Link Upon will...

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Victrex Polymer Solutions Reinforces Its Focus on Composites

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, USA - Victrex Polymer Solutions has strengthened its composites business focus and has established a worldwide task force to offer an array of technical resources to assist engineers both at the processor and end-user level in order to address specific requirements within the composite area. The pressure to reduce weight, enhance reliability and durability, reduce...

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