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New PBT and PPS sensors for autonomous driving
To address cost challenges in the development of sensors and camera mounts for the electric car industry, manufacturers have started to incorporate PBT Electric vehicles are an increasingly strong bet for the sustainable market, and in the face of growing demand, PBT...
COVID-19 drives sustainability approach in plastics and aluminum
The aluminum and plastic sectors have proven resilient during the coronavirus crisis, but the focus remains on the shift towards so-called circular economies The Plastics Industry has proven to be highly resilient to the disruptions brought about by COVID-19, but the...
3Dirigo: the world’s largest 3D printed ship
The US Navy patrol boat 3Dirigo boasts two Guiness World Records: being the largest 3D printed ship in the world and also the largest 3D printed object in the world. The 7.62 m long and 2,268 kg ship was printed in 72 hours by the world's largest 3D printer. The...
New anti-fog film for visors, lenses and goggles in front-line work environments with high humidity
Sabic sells the Lexan HP92AF anti-fog film, specially designed for the demands of protective equipment against COVID-19, such as face shields and safety glasses for front-line work environments. The film incorporates a one-sided coating that retards fogging even in...
HandShield, the surface protector that guarantees sanitary safety
HandShield is one of those ideas that can change our daily reality. Something that arises on any given day and becomes a turning point. It is a protector to avoid direct contact between our hand and a surface, guaranteeing our safety and that of those around us. A...
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Innovative additive sealing at Fakuma 2018
Dow Performance Silicones innovates its silicone masterbatch portfolio Dow Performance Silicones, a global business unit of the DowDuPont Specialties product division, will launch at Fakuma 2018, a new silicone-based slip additive for Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)...
They bet on the recovery of post-consumer packaging
Recycling of Polystyrene (PS) containers becomes more important globally During the G7 Ministerial Meeting on work to address climate change, oceans and clean energy, ReVital Polymers, Pyrowave and INEOS Styrolution, announced a strategic partnership to recycle...
MEPs propose ways to boost plastics recycling
Members of the European Parliament (MEP) have called for boosting plastics recycling in the region, saying that biodegradable and compostable plastics are not enough to prevent plastic pollution. During a planetary session of the European Parliament on September 13,...
Technological innovations in product packaging
Augmented reality, blockchain and smart sensors become more relevant in product packaging Augmented reality, blockchain for packaging and the rapid development of sensor technology in packages have been a trend in 2018. Therefore, the World Congress of AIPIA (Active...
Low-cost hope with 3D breast prosthesis design
Motivated by family experiences, Erik Muñoz Arellano created the company Proyecto Cali, which seeks to produce personalized breast prostheses for patients who have undergone mastectomies, and that these are created with environmentally friendly materials to guarantee...
Goodyear: innovation for the environment
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company cultivates the fruits of innovation by continually introducing green compounds and technologies, such as soybean oil-based rubber, a natural and renewable derivative that improves tire performance on dry, wet and / or road...
Lanjarón launches its most sustainable bottle, 100% recycled and recyclable
The Lanjarón natural mineral water brand launches its first bottle on the market made of 100% recycled plastic (r-PET) and 100% recyclable, which represents a great leap in its commitment to the environment. This new bottle is the evolution of the iconic red bottle...
Formosa to close PVC plant in the US
Formosa Plastics Corp. USA will close its PVC resin dispersion plant in Delaware City, Delaware, in late September. In a July 27 statement, Formosa officials in Livingston, New Jersey, said about 100 employees would be affected by the shutdown. According to state...