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Foaming process for injection molding
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10/10/2008
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Wittmann Battenfeld and Kunststoffinstitut Lüdenscheid have developed a foaming process for injection molding that produces parts with high-quality surfaces.
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LFRT pellets
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2/1/2008
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PlastiComp LLC (Winona, Minn.) has introduced a line of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT) composite pellets under the Complet trademark. The product incorporates into one compounded pellet the total LFRT portfolio, including impact modifiers, additives and colorants. The material was developed to avoid
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Conductive Thermoplastic
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6/1/2006
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Chomerics (Woburn, Mass.), has developed PREMIER, a conductive thermoplastic with a new engineered-filler system that reportedly makes it more effective in injection-molded EMI shielding applications. The proprietary filler blend optimizes materials, dispersion and morphology for enhanced performance (effectiveness to
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Polyurethane Lumber
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4/1/2006
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Sumika Bayer Urethane Co. Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan), a subsidiary of Bayer MaterialScience (Pittsburgh, Pa.), has developed Elson Neo Lumber FFU (fiber-reinforced foamed urethane), reinforced with long glass fibers. It is a dimensionally stable composite material that, unlike wood, reportedly loses none of its favorable
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Coupling Agent
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2/1/2006
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Dow Corning's (Midland, Mich.) new Z-6172 Silane, a vinyl-tris-(2-methoxyethoxy) silane coupling agent, is said to improve dispersion of mineral fillers in thermoplastic resins and EPDM rubbers. It reportedly increases initial wet strengths of glass-filled polyester and other resin systems and is said to optimize
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Conductive thermoplastic compounds
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10/1/2005
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Premix Thermoplastics Inc. (Milton, Wis.) has developed PRE-ELEC CR compounds, a new line of electrically conductive thermoplastic compounds with "controlled resistance" levels. The new line enables users to tailor either volume or surface resistivity required for a particular application. The products are fully
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Long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic
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2/1/2005
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Rhodia Polyamide (Lyons, France) has recently launched two new products, Technyl Force and Technyl SI. Technyl Force is a new long-fiber engineering plastic that is based on the company's Technyl Star high fluidity technology. Reportedly well suited to satisfy energy absorption requirements for an impact on automotive
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Nylon resin system
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10/1/2004
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DSM Engineering Plastics (Sittard, The Netherlands) introduces new high-modulus, high-finish Akulon Ultraflow K-FG0 polyamide 6 (PA6) resin, its new high-flow grade, featuring 50 percent glass-fiber reinforcement, combining high modulus with improved aesthetics. The new grade can achieve significant part cost
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Fiberglass roving for long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics
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8/1/2004
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Johns Manville (Denver, Colo., U.S.A.) has introduced StarRovLFTplus, a fiberglass direct roving developed for long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT) applications containing reinforcing fibers of 10 mm/0.4 inch or more. Intended for structural automotive applications such as bumper beams and front-end carriers,
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Precision manufacturing of fiberglass components
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10/1/2003
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Century Composites (Tyrone, Ga., U.S.A.) offers precision manufacturing services for customers in need of custom fiberglass-reinforced components and injection molded products. The company's in-house tool design and moldmaking operations facilitate optimal tooling and production. Custom fiberglass manufacturing
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