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PET for making footwear
Footwear manufacturers who want to increase the amount of recycled material in their shoes, without compromising quality, have a new technology at their disposal from the Texon company: Texon Ecoline, a material that combines strength and sustainability Based on 85%...
Global market for 3D printed bioplastics will exceed $ 2,635.65 million by 2026
Bioplastics, in combination with other materials, are increasingly used in 3D printing technology The global market for 3D printed bioplastics was worth approximately $ 518.7 million in 2019. According to a research report, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of...
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...
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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...
Another way to eat cereals
The RPC Superfos EasySnacking container, which has been used for new cereals, allows consumers to enjoy premium quality cereals straight from the container. Ideal for modern consumers, Le Petit Déjeuner, from the Greek company Tsakiris Family, is a healthy whole grain...
Neste explores liquefied waste plastic as a resource
Renewable diesel producer Neste is now investigating ways to introduce liquefied waste plastic as a future feedstock for refining fossil fuels. The goal of the development project is to proceed to industrial-scale testing over the course of 2019 and to process more...
Composite release agent for structural components and interior lining
Chem-Trend, a firm specialized in the development and manufacture of high-performance mold release agents, granular cleaners and other auxiliary products for molding, has received the certification of the German Society for the Certification of Management Systems...
ELIX ABS P2MC cromable for new projects of FAW-Volkswagen
One of China's leading automotive chrome plastic parts suppliers chose ELIX ABS P2MC from ELIX Polymers for several new FAW-Volkswagen Automotive projects. Changchun FAW Sihuan Swell Auto Parts takes advantage of the galvanizing capabilities offered by this...