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BASF’s Ultramid® T7000 Bridges the Gap Between PA66 and PPA
December 1, 2024 – BASF has unveiled a groundbreaking PA/PPA blend, Ultramid® T7000, designed to bridge the market gap between PA66 and PPA, specifically tailored for replacing metal structural components. This innovative material, according to industry sources, boasts exceptional mechanical properties, outstanding dimensional stability, ease of injection molding, and a smooth surface finish, making it…
Sustainable Branding: Laser Etching Paves the Way for Green Packaging
November 29, 2024 – LaserSharp Marking: Revolutionizing Eco-Friendly Packaging with Direct Laser Etching In a groundbreaking collaboration, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and LasX Industries have successfully developed LaserSharp Marking, an innovative direct laser etching technology for packaging. This technique utilizes advanced laser pulses to create high-definition markings directly on package surfaces, replacing traditional label adhesion…
Unique TPE-coated PP Formula Drives Widespread Adoption
November 29, 2024 – TPE-coated PP Materials: A Versatile Solution for Multiple Industries TPE-coated PP materials have been making waves across various sectors due to their unique performance advantages. From daily use items and home furnishings to sports equipment, automotive interiors, and toys, TPE-coated PP has won the market’s favor with its exceptional qualities. In…
Mount to Coast Unveils Eco-Friendly Ultra-Running Shoes with BASF’s ecoflex BMB
November 29, 2024 – Hong Kong’s renowned running shoe brand, Mount to Coast, has recently made a groundbreaking move by incorporating BASF’s ecoflex BMB bioplastic into its ultra-running shoe line, unveiling the innovative CircleCELL midsole. This pioneering step marks a significant shift towards replacing traditional Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) materials. The ecoflex biopolymer by BASF,…
Future Prospects: 3D Printing Technology in the Plastics Industry
November 29, 2024 – Since the introduction of the first commercial stereolithography 3D printer by 3D Systems in 1988, plastic 3D printing technology has undergone more than three decades of development and is demonstrating increasingly broad application prospects in the plastics industry. In recent years, this technology has garnered enthusiastic support from plastic processors, becoming…
Global Caprolactam Technology Expansion: HighChem Takes the Reins from Sumitomo
November 28, 2024 – Sumitomo Chemical Transfers Groundbreaking Caprolactam Technology to HighChem In a recent announcement, Sumitomo Chemical has revealed that it has formally transferred the intellectual property rights (IPR) of its proprietary gas-phase Beckmann rearrangement technology for caprolactam production to HighChem Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “HighChem”). The two parties have signed a…
Advancements in Solving High Carbon Black Content Issues in PP Masterbatch
November 28, 2024 – Innovations in PP Color Masterbatch Production Tackle Challenges of High Carbon Black Content The production of PP color masterbatch with over 40% carbon black content has long been plagued by issues such as breakage and contamination. Industry experts are actively exploring solutions through process optimization and formula adjustments to enhance production…
Unveiling the Importance of White Masterbatch in Everyday Plastics
November 28, 2024 – White Masterbatch: The Unsung Hero of Plastic Manufacturing White masterbatch, a plastic additive that may seem unfamiliar to many yet is omnipresent in our daily lives, plays a pivotal role in the plastics industry. From injection molding and blow molding to household appliances, toys, packaging materials, and automotive construction, white masterbatch…
Innovations in EVA Foam: How SEBS is Changing the Game
November 27, 2024 – The rise of EVA foam sole materials in the casual athletic footwear industry has been remarkable due to their lightweight and comfortable features. However, EVA’s inherent limitations in flexibility, compression resistance, and slip resistance have prompted the industry to seek improvements through elastomer modification. Among these, SEBS (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene) is emerging as…
Innovative Solutions in Heat Dissipation: Thermally Conductive Elastomer Technology
November 27, 2024 – In the wake of rapid technological advancements, the expectations for material performance in fields such as electronics and electrical appliances have become increasingly stringent. Against this backdrop, thermally conductive elastomer materials—a novel composite that combines excellent thermal conductivity with superior elasticity—are emerging as a focal point across multiple industries. These materials…