Грудень 2022

Plastic Energy has announced the opening of its new research and development labs at Loughborough University in the UK. Plastic Energy and Loughborough University have had a partnership for the past 10 years, with Plastic Energy’s research team being based at the University and previously occupying shared laboratory space. State-of-the-Art Equipment for Quality Improvement The…

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Berkat Safety has launched KAMU® safety boots made with BASF’s Elastollan® Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), Elastopan® Polyurethane (PU) and Infinergy® Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane (E-TPU). Perfect for Harsh Conditions The innovative material solutions provide long-term comfort, energy return, lightweight cushioning, and superior slip resistance for workers. “The KAMU range is made for wearers of worksites with harsh conditions such as…

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Digital solutions are making it easy to maximize the full potential of production cells. They deliver a major contribution in terms of saving energy and cutting carbon footprints. At the Swiss Plastics Expo 2023 event, which will take place in Lucerne, Switzerland from 17 to 19 January, ENGEL will show how this works by using…

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Researchers from University of Michigan devised a way to recycle polyvinyl chloride plastic, a plastic that has a 0% recycling rate in the United States. Using Phthalates as Chemical Reaction Mediator University of Michigan researchers, led by study first author Danielle Fagnani and principal investigator Anne McNeil, have discovered a way to chemically recycle PVC…

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Polyplastics Co. Ltd. has developed unique CAE analysis technology that predicts the occurrence of vacuum voids in injection molded products made of DURACON® POM. Short Development Cycles This new CAE tool can predict the risk of voids forming before creating the mold, and thus helps to reduce trial samples, shorten the development cycle, and reduce energy usage.…

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Lummus Technology, a provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the launch of its Novolen® PPure™ polypropylene (PP) portfolio, a new grade-range of polymers suitable for supporting production of high-quality products for automotive, healthcare components and food packaging materials. The new non-phthalate process technology provides significant energy savings by delivering an improved hydrogen…

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Covestro and Zhuzhou Times New Material Technology (TMT), a pioneering PU wind turbine manufacturer, recently announced the launch of their 1000th PU wind turbine blade. Cost-Effective Solution than Composite Blades PU in wind-blade production is a transformative innovation delivered by Covestro teams around the globe. With better mechanical properties, an efficient production process, and a more…

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Covestro has formed a partnership with China’s auto lighting supplier HASCO Vision to build a closed-loop recycling business model that would guarantee the plastics recycled from the manufacturing of automotive lamps are both of high quality and traceable. PIR PC to Produce New Automotive Parts A long-standing partner of HASCO Vision, Covestro has for many years…

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Plastic Energy, and SK Innovation’s subsidiary for its green chemicals business, SK Geo Centric (SKGC), plan to build an advanced recycling plant in Ulsan, South Korea. Largest Recycling Plant in Asia This announcement follows the signing of an HOA (Heads of Agreement) by both companies on the 16th of November in Seoul, South Korea. According to…

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LyondellBasell and Audi announce a first-time collaboration to help close the loop for mixed automotive plastic waste. Using Mass Balance Approach Audi is installing plastic seatbelt buckle covers in the Q8 e-tron made using LyondellBasell plastic that supports the sourcing of feedstocks from mixed automotive plastic waste. Plastic components from customer vehicles that can no longer…

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