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Nordson EDI shows extrusion coating die


May 14, 2013 1:45 pm ET

ORLANDO, FLA. — Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries LLC exhibited a re-engineered version of its widely used EPC edge bead-reducing extrusion coating die at ICE USA.

Parkinson Technologies introduces slitter-rewinder


May 14, 2013 1:43 pm ET

ORLANDO, FLA. — Parkinson Technologies Inc.’s Dusenbery Converting Systems unit introduced the Genesis 700 SL center-driven duplex slitter/rewinder at ICE USA.

Amcor launches lightweight 64-ounce PET bottle


May 13, 2013 12:06 pm ET

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Amcor Rigid Plastics says it has created the lightest 64-ounce hot-fill PET container of its kind, weighing only 59 grams.

Carbon fiber prepreg developed for autos


May 8, 2013 11:35 am ET

Quantum Composites has introduced a carbon-reinforced molding compound for high-volume automotive applications to replace metals and traditional composites.The Bay City, Mich., firm says AMC-8590-50 allows weight reduction and semi-structural possibilities for better fuel efficiency.The new composite uses high-tow 50K carbon fiber reinforcement in ...

Eastman expands non-phthalate plasticizer portfolio


May 8, 2013 11:34 am ET

Eastman Chemical Co. has expanded its lineup of plasticizers geared for sensitive applications such as medical devices, toys, childcare products and food-contact items.Eastman 168 SG, a sensitive non-phthalate grade, offers a good balance of price and efficiency, according to the Kingsport, Tenn., firm. Eastman claims the new plasticizer can be...

Cereplast boosts algae content in bioplastic


May 8, 2013 11:34 am ET

Cereplast Inc. has incorporated a high level of algae biomass in a new polypropylene resin.The El Segundo, Calif., firm said its Biopropylene A150D is an injection molding grade with 51 percent post-industrial algae biomass. Cereplast said the new resin will be available in the second quarter of 2013."We consider this new grade to be an important...

Rennovia develops bio-based nylon


May 8, 2013 11:33 am ET

Rennovia Inc. says it has developed a 100 percent bio-based nylon.The Menlo Park, Calif., company has bio-based hexamethylenediamine that when combined with its previously announced renewable adipic acid technology  allows production of fully bio-based nylon 66.The new nylon is suited to automotive applications where its heat resistance is...

Plastic Omnium using software to understand part acoustics


May 8, 2013 11:26 am ET

Automotive molder Plastic Omnium SA has deployed Free Field Technologies’ software, Actran/Acoustics and Vibro-Acoustics, so simulate the acoustic attenuation of plastic body panels and other car components.Actran can simulate the acoustic behavior of lightweight automotive components early in the design process.Based in Levallois, France,...

Single earns EcoPlus label for energy savings


May 8, 2013 11:25 am ET

Single Temperiertechnik GmbH, which makes temperature control systems and cooling systems in Hochdorf, Germany, has earned the EcoPlus label for several products.EcoPlus recognizes high efficiency and low energy consumption. Single’s temperature control systems of the brands N1, NS and S are marked by the EcoPlus label because of features...

Theysohn offers remote diagnosis service


May 8, 2013 11:24 am ET

Theysohn Extrusionstechnik GmbH, which makes extrusion lines, tools and pipe heads, now offers remote diagnosis via the Internet, using remote access.Theysohn experts can read all production data, identify possible faults and start measures to fix it. The company in Korneuburg, Austria, links to the Siemens controller on the equipment.Tel. 011 43...

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