GE Plastics' Lexan* HPX Resin Delivers Outstanding Performance to the Intlock ITL-S Disposable Blade in PENTAX's New Airway Scope
PITTSFIELD, MASS. - November 28, 2006 - GE Plastics today announced that its Lexan* HPX resin - a tough, high-tech transparent polycarbonate (PC) widely used in critical healthcare applications - has been selected by PENTAX to mold a specialized Intlock ITL-S disposable blade for the company's new Airway Scope AWS-S100 video laryngoscope. Lexan HPX resin was selected by PENTAX for the material's...
Read More »Eastman Introduces the Next Generation of PET
New ParaStar resins offer significant performance, economic and environmental benefits to beverage brand owners and converters Chicago, Ill. (October 30, 2006)- Eastman Chemical Company, the world's largest producer of PET for packaging, introduces the next generation of PET resins. Named ParaStar, these innovative resins offer enhanced bottle clarity, product purity, production and supply chain...
Read More »Resins offer continuous use temperatures up to 230
In addition to melt processability, Extem(TM) Thermoplastic Polyimide Resins provide optimal thermal, chemical, and mechanical properties while eliminating drawbacks of semi-crystalline materials and imidized thermosets. They are inherently flame-retardant without use of halogenated additives that can pose environmental risk. Resins feature glass transition temperatures up to 310-
Read More »Epoxy Curing Agents withstand difficult environments.
Resistant to corrosion and chemicals, Ancamide-® 2634(TM) and 2652 provide formulators with barrier coats for marine, maintenance, and chemical facility environments. Ancamide 2652 polyamide adduct is designed for use with liquid epoxy resins in 2-part, ambient-cured coatings. It delivers overcoatability of up to 3 months. Exhibiting heat, blush, and cathodic disbondment resistance, Ancamide...
Read More »Finding the Right Bore Configuration for your Application
There are multiple things to consider when choosing a bore configuration for your application. Check out this e-book to learn more!
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Non-Tacky Pre-Preg Materials optimize molding throughput.
Non-adhesive pre-preg thermoset composites (b-stage products) are dry to touch and can be customized to fit range of end-user requirements. Products do not require release film, enhancing storage, handling, and processing rates. Tight resin/substrate ratios ensure consisent reactivity. Available substrates include glass, cotton, paper, carbon fiber, and customer-specific substrates, while choice...
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GE Plastics Optimizes Environmentally Responsible Noryl GTX* Conductive Resin for Powder Coating Processes
Unique, New Material to Join GE's Expanding ecomagination* Product Portfolio, Providing Host of Environmental, Design, Performance, and Production Benefits INDIANAPOLIS - Sept. 19, 2006 - Here at Powder Coating 2006, GE Plastics is exhibiting the first in a new family of conductive Noryl GTX* resins that are optimized for powder coating. These unique materials - slated to join GE's growing...
Read More »Arkema Awarded Patent for Key Innovation Behind Plexiglas® Frosted Acrylic Sheet and Resin Products
Patent provides Altuglas International with exclusive commercial rights to technology that imparts frosted and textured surface appearance PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 16, 2006-Altuglas International, a business of Arkema and maker of the innovative Plexiglas® brand of acrylic sheet and resin products, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. Patent...
Read More »GE Plastics is Double Winner in SPE's 10th Automotive Awards Program with Two Innovative Body Panel & Glazing Applications
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. - August 8, 2006 - GE Plastics today announced it has been honored with two automotive innovation awards from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Central Europe. The OPEL Zafira Panoramic Roof, featuring GE's Lexan SLX polycarbonate (PC) film for paint replacement, won first prize in the Body Exteriors category, while the Honda Civic Extra Window with integrated spoiler,...
Read More »GE Plastics Helps MEGADYNE Hone Performance of Reusable Electrosurgical E-Z Pen(TM) with an Array of Autoclavable Materials
PITTSFIELD, MASS. - July 17, 2006 - GE Plastics' Noryl* and Ultem* resin grades were chosen for the new 12-use E-Z Pen(TM) electrosurgical pencil from MEGADYNE Medical Products. Lightweight and ergonomically designed with both 10- and 15-foot, kink-resistant cords for easier, more comfortable handling, E-Z Pen pencils are the only product on the market offering patented E-Z CLEAN® non-stick tips...
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Scalpel Blade Holder Achieves Dimensional Stability Needed for Laser Eye Surgery with Celanex® PBT
Florence, Ky., August 16, 2006 - Given the high precision needed in laser eye surgery, SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions GmbH chose Celanex® polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) for the blade holder in its Carriazo-Pendular mini-scalpel. The PBT, which is made by Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, provides the excellent dimensional stability needed to help ensure the scalpel...
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New Davenport Hybrid Machine Offers Unique Flexibility for Parts Manufacturing
The Davenport Hybrid machine offers greater flexibility, easier set-ups, and faster cycle times. Check out the video to learn more.
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