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BCN3D 3D printing and Elisava Racing Team create an electric mountain rescue motorcycle
The Elisava Racing Team develops a fully electric smart motorcycle equipped for mountain rescue in hostile terrain. This team of engineers and designers, in collaboration with BCN3D, has printed 19 end-use parts for the vehicle using 3D FFF technology and a wide...
Reusable swabs thanks to thermoplastic elastomers
Disposable plastic products have their days numbered: alternatives are required today. The success of LastObject's reusable swabs shows that the market is ready for change. Both in their classic version and in the Beauty model, these swabs are made of high quality...
The plastics industry is making steady progress towards the goal of zero pellet losses
The loss of plastic pellets can occur unintentionally at any stage in the value chain. The Operation Clean Sweep program, OCS, was born precisely to prevent the involuntary leakage into the environment of plastic particles, whether in the form of pellets, flakes or...
Itainnova presents the results of an investigation on the recycling of FFP2 masks
The Technological Institute of Aragón Itainnova, attached to the Department of Science, University and Knowledge Society of the Government of Aragon, has presented the results of an investigation on the recycling of FFP2 masks to try to reduce the contamination that,...
G + D will manufacture bank cards with recycled waste from the sea
Giesecke + Devrient (G + D) and the environmental organization Parley for the Oceans have reached an agreement to produce and market environmentally friendly payment cards. One of the main objectives will be the production of cards from recycling plastic waste from...
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Eurecat presents a new system
Eurecat presents a new system that allows printing custom silicone prostheses The Eurecat technology center (member of Tecnio) has presented this week at Chemplast Expo a cutting-edge 3D printing technology that allows the realization of personalized silicone...
Engineering plastics market to exceed $ 100bn in 2024
The market for engineering plastics is set to hit $ 104.32tn (€ 91.6bn) by 2024, driven by "growing demand" in the automotive, electronics and construction development segments, according to a recent report. According to a report by UK-based consulting firm Frost...
Sabic launches new ultra-high melt flow PP
Polymer benefits the lightweight, breathable nonwoven fabric industry in personal hygiene applications At the upcoming RISI Asia Pacific Hygiene Products Symposium, SABIC presented a Polypropylene (PP) resin designed to offer improved properties in melt blown fibers...
Actions for the responsible management of plastic waste
ANIQ promotes the circular economy by promoting the recycling of containers and packaging Industrial producers of plastic resins affiliated with the National Association of the Chemical Industry (ANIQ), reinforce their commitment to the conservation of the environment...
Alpla develops the world’s first homemade compostable coffee capsule
Austrian packaging firm Alpla has developed what it describes as the "world's first" biodegradable coffee capsule, which is certified by TüV as biodegradable and compostable for the home. The capsule has been developed in collaboration with Golden Compound GmbH, a...
They develop hybrid thermoplastic elastomers (TEH)
Increased demand for materials with higher thermal resistance, along with thermoplastic processability Blends made from a thermoplastic material and a cross-linked elastomeric part are known as EPDM / PP blends. Although they combine elastomeric application properties...
Improve hygiene conditions in pet food systems
The PetComfort by WeatherTech received rave reviews in the United States Americhem, partnered with WeatherTech's new business, PetComfort, to develop custom FDA and NSF certified TPE compounds, as well as additive and color masterbatch solutions. These solutions focus...
Improve performance of PLA-based fibers
PLA with sufficient thermal and mechanical resistance at a competitive price FIBFAB announces that it will improve the performance of PLA-based fibers by tailoring their processability and functionality, and by maintaining biodegradable properties. The project aims to...