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Composite line to answer Asian demand

LNP Verton thermoplastic injection moulding compounds offer high strength and are an excellent metal-replacement option.

News from Sabic Innovative Plastics, Apr 1, 2008

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New company specialises in precision machining

Continual investment in the latest milling, drilling and turning machinery enables Ramco to engineer complex and critical components and to fulfil large contracts with speed and accuracy.

News from Richard Alan Group, Mar 31, 2008

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Sealant deal promotes Service Metals name

Purflex is a single-component, polyurethane sealer and adhesive formulated to meet a variety of needs within the vehicle construction and repair market.

News from Kommerling UK, Mar 31, 2008

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Nanotechnology provides lubrication boost

ApNano Materials' fullerenes are particles of tungsten disulfide (WS2) that have a structure of nested spheres, which lubricate mainly by rolling like miniature ball bearings.

News from ApNano Materials, Mar 28, 2008

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Tyre pressure monitors keep working indefinitely

The movement of the wheel and pressure of the tyre as it hits the ground causes the bimorph to bend and undergo stress, which is then transformed into electrical energy.

News from Morgan Electro Ceramics, Mar 28, 2008

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Drinking water approval speeds time to market

Manufacturers of products that come in contact with potable water must navigate through a multitude of regulations, which can delay time to market.

News from Sabic Innovative Plastics, Mar 28, 2008

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Plastics replace metal under the bonnet

First member of a next generation family of Stanyl grades that offer a revolutionary improvement in long term thermal stability.

News from DSM Engineering Plastics, Mar 28, 2008

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Films form fine washers for car seat motors

Victrex Aptiv films feature key performance properties such as excellent wear and broad chemical resistance in a flexible format.

News from Victrex, Mar 27, 2008

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Polymer plates to change fuel cell landscape

The plates can be machined more simply than metal plates, making them ideal for fuel cell prototyping and development work.

News from Bac2, Mar 27, 2008

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Sealing material helps reduce automotive emissions

Rulon 123 is a glossy black nonabrasive PTFE compound developed for softer mating surfaces.

News from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Mar 26, 2008

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Metal foam electrodes boost hydrogen production

Nickel foams used as porous electrodes in water electrolysis have shown exciting results thanks to their high surface area.

News from Metafoam Technologies, Mar 24, 2008

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Boiling surfaces create cool environment

Vapore technology can be used in thermosyphons, namely for servers and defence applications but also in HVAC systems.

News from Metafoam Technologies, Mar 24, 2008

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Sealants and lubricants target appliance makers

Guide covers Dow Corning sealants and Molykote lubricants for the home appliance market.

News from Dow Corning, Mar 21, 2008

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Conductive nylon provides matching light housings

Zytel CDV allowed Philips to use the same powder coating process that it uses to paint the steel housing, involving temperatures of 185C during the curing process

News from DuPont (UK), Mar 18, 2008

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Ultra-fine sieves offer durability boost

Hoganas' old woven-wire sieves would typically last just two to six weeks, as they are delicate and easily damaged during handling or cleaning.

News from Tecan, Mar 17, 2008

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Light-tight plastic allows easy customisation

DSM Engineering Plastics' Xantar C range consists of general purpose, flame retardant, reinforced and stress crack resistant modified grades as well as specialty grades.

News from DSM Engineering Plastics, Mar 13, 2008

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Films cut costs but retain durability

A new 12-page technical brochure from Victrex demonstrates how its Victrex APTIV films provide a material solution for engineers and designers in high-performance applications.

News from Victrex USA, Mar 12, 2008

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Portable device design hinges on coating

Simula Tech of Taiwan is using Victrex Peek polymer based Vicote coating in the production process for its slide hinges for handheld devices.

News from Victrex, Mar 11, 2008

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Resin provides a green alternative

Mamco is using Valox IQ for both its precision moulding products and precision pressure switches.

News from Mamco Precision Switches, Mar 10, 2008

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PTFE materials provide new properties

FTL Technology offers state-of-the-art technology in PTFE, including cost-effective injection moulded parts in PTFE, tubes and components in PFA, porous PTFE and PTFE foils and films.

News from FTL Seals Technology, Mar 6, 2008

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Plastics enable winning automotive concepts

Award attests to the effectiveness of Sabic Innovative Plastics' strategy of working side-by-side with customers to help them deliver business success.

News from Sabic Innovative Plastics, Mar 6, 2008

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Plastic glazing cuts concept car weight

Through the use of Sabic Innovative Plastics' high-performance Lexan polycarbonate (PC) resin with Exatec coating, Land Rover was able to reduce each vehicle's overall weight by close to 19kg.

News from Sabic Innovative Plastics, Mar 5, 2008

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Colourant technology uses APE-free raw materials

CPS Color colourant systems suit the production of decorative paints, industrial coatings, leather finishes and coated fabrics.

News from CPS Color, Mar 5, 2008

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Desiccating agent comes in sheet form

Ensures an excellent level of clean drying in a wide variety of products from electronics, machinery, optics and instruments to pharmaceuticals and food.

News from Brownell, Mar 4, 2008

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Tough films suit portable electronics use

Lexan DMX films offer a pencil hardness rating of 1H, easy formability, high impact resistance and fabrication ease for insert mould decoration (IMD) graphics.

News from Sabic Innovative Plastics, Mar 3, 2008

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