Materials

Would you like an orange juice, a chilled cola or a hot cup of coffee? For most passengers, drinks at altitudes of 10,000 metres are part of the ‘flying experience’. However, the customary service is a cost and an environmental factor for airlines and caterers. SkyTender (a mobile drinks dispenser produced by SkyTender Solutions) can save time and…

On the occasion of K 2016, Chem-Trend announced the addition of Lusin Protect G 31 F to its broad line-up of high performance mould maintenance products for the thermoplastics processing industry. Lusin Protect G 31 F is an anti-corrosion protectant developed specifically for use in the packaging industry and is applicable for food grade...

When the international plastics and rubber industry met in Düsseldorf for K 2016 (October 19-26), the thermoplastic elastomers specialist Kraiburg TPE used such opportunity to present its new and expanded products, as well as new applications in the automotive, industry, consumer and medical sectors. More in detail, one of the highlights is the…

At K 2016 Solvay launched Technyl REDx, a new heat performance polyamide 6.6 (PA66) integrating a unique “smart molecule” self-reinforcement technology. This innovative material, which builds on Solvay Engineering Plastics’ proven heat performance expertise, outperforms conventional specialty polymers in demanding thermal management systems,…

A global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, DSM is making a major move to substitution of die cast metals and expensive high performance engineering thermoplastics like PEEK, with the launch of a new polymer at K 2016. ForTii Ace, a polyphthalamide based on 4T chemistry, has an outstanding set of mechanical, thermal…

Sabic has introduced its new range of synthetic rubber products, being manufactured for the first time in Saudi Arabia, at K 2016, where the company underlined its commitment to deliver high quality, cost effective, synthetic rubber products. Commenting on the pioneering Saudi-made synthetic rubber products...

The unequivocal star of the RadiciGroup Performance Plastics booth at K 2016 was the newly launched Radilon Aestus T polyphthalamide (PPA) product range, together with the specialties Radilon HHR, X-Treme, A, S, D and DT, as well as Radistrong and halogen-free and red-phosphorous-free Radiflam A HF for the electrical industry. Through...

Toyota’s special edition 86 GRMN sports car is the first production vehicle to feature a rear quarter window in polycarbonate (PC) material with a plasma-coat solution designed to deliver the highest level of durability performance. The vehicle, exclusive to Japan, exhibited earlier this year at Tokyo Auto Salon 2016.

By 2050 around 9 billion people are expected to be living on our planet. This growth will require trillions of dollars of new infrastructure and will drive the construction industry to seek solutions for sustainable materials and innovative techniques to enable the building of affordable, energy-efficient houses while contributing to the smart use…

An additional production line for Ultrason polyarylsulfone will be set up by Basf at its site in Yeosu, Korea. The new line will start up at the end of 2017, adding a production capacity of 6,000 metric tons per year and bringing BASF’s total annual capacity of Ultrason to 24,000 metric tons...

SABIC is delivering a range of highly advanced polymer and engineering thermoplastic solutions that allow manufacturers in the consumer electronics and lifestyle industries to create sleeker, more stylish products that meet environmental, high-performance and aesthetic requirements. A range of relevant applications that demonstrate this will be…

Simona has developed a new tank calculation program for the industry market segment. It features state-of-the-art computation functionality in accordance with DVS, in addition to boasting an intuitive user interface together with outstanding quality and reliability. Visitors to the K show can test the new application live...

Solvay will mark its presence at K 2016 by sharing the latest news about its cutting-edge, lightweighting materials, additive manufacturing technology and sustainability solutions. Exhibiting in booth C61 in Hall 6 under the banners “More Protection”, “More Freedom” and “More Future”, Solvay’s participation in the event will showcase new products…

The reductions in fuel consumption and emissions which are prescribed by law in many countries are forcing the automotive industry to act. Besides developing alternative drives, the optimization of traditional combustion engines continues to play a key role. Downsizing results in higher pres-sures and temperatures, especially in components that...

On July 26, PolyOne Corporation announced the acquisition of two specialty businesses from Gordon Holdings. The acquired businesses design and produce innovative, lightweight, high-performance solutions, utilising advanced composite technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities...

Experts from throughout the automotive industry, from molders to OEMs, joined PolyOne for its Automotive Insight Forum on June 8 in Frankfurt, Germany. The event provided an open forum to discuss trends, manufacturing challenges and potential solutions, and to foster continued collaboration...

On June 8, during the pre-K 2016 press conference organized in Antwerp by European Marketing Group (EMG), Songwon has launched its latest innovation for the automotive industry. The new SongXtend 2124 stabilizer solution was specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the automotive industry where weight and cost reduction...

On June 8-9 at the Hilton hotel in Antwerp, it took place the traditional appointment of the pre-K 2016 show, organized by European Marketing Group (EMG). Companies attending the event were Songwon, DSM, Ascend Polymers, Sabic, Polyscope and Clariant that showed their innovations to be presented during the next edition of the...

At a joint Pre-K 2016 kick-off event on June 7 at Borealis Innovation Headquarters in Linz (Austria), Borealis, Borouge and Nova Chemicals will each provide a taste of what is to follow at the upcoming K Fair 2016 in October. The three companies are leading providers of chemical and innovative plastics solutions and...

Diesel has launched its first denim garment made with Dryarn, a polypropylene microfiber developed by Aquafil. The jeans for men model Carrot SP 0671X is already on sale in the Diesel online store. Diesel, fashion trendsetter and innovator, has chosen Dryarn, the lightest microfibre in the...