The Changing Face Of Mobility

A brief look at the salient points on how plastics is transforming automotive manufacturing

Nippon Launches Weatherbond PRO

Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited (Decorative Division) Asia’s leading paint manufacturer launched the advertising campaign for Weatherbond PRO – the high durable exterior emulsion offering up to 15 years of protection against extreme climate conditions like prolonged exposure to heat, and heavy spells of rain. Based on extensive research done by Nippon Paint’s R&D team, this product was developed for customers who need advance protection for their home exteriors in terms of extended fresh look, strong waterproofing and protection from Algal and Fungal attacks.

Low-Pressure Molding Adopted Across Industries

Henkel’s Technomelt Low-Pressure Molding technology meets demands for encapsulation of electronics and medical components

TotalEnergies and Jindal Films To introduce Certified Circular Polypropylene

TotalEnergies and Jindal Films have joined forces to produce more sustainable flexible food packaging and labels. Using advanced recycling technology from Plastic Energy, TotalEnergies will supply Jindal Films with Certified Circular Polypropylene produced from postconsumer plastic waste. This new value-chain collaboration will divert plastic waste currently destined for incineration and landfill because it is too complex to recycle through existing schemes.

Lenzing's VEOCEL™ Brand Launches Hydrophobic Lyocell Fibres With Dry Technology

In its quest to drive greater sustainability in the personal care and hygiene industry, the VEOCEL™ brand has launched a new offering: VEOCEL™ branded lyocell fibres with dry technology which are naturally smooth and gentle on skin, ensuring comfort for sensitive skin. Absorbent hygiene products are an indispensable part of many consumers’ lives and are relied upon daily. As these are essential items, it is important that they should offer maximum comfort and relief to the user. This is demonstrated by the new VEOCEL™ branded lyocell fibres which have the capacity to provide a high level of comfort, softness and dryness, when applied in these types of products.

Simulating Injection Molding for Efficiency

Producing high-quality, plastic injection-moulded parts more quickly and cost-effectively has become a critical factor for manufacturing success in today’s global market. Instead of engaging in slow, expensive prototype iterations and test cycles to satisfy manufacturing requirements, designers, mold makers, and manufacturing professionals can leverage SOLIDWORKS® Plastics mold-filling simulation software to optimise parts for manufacturability, refine tooling to improve quality and shorten cycle times to reduce manufacturing costs

Leveraging 3D Printing for optimised Injection Molds

A guideline from Formlabs on the factors to consider before using stereolithography (SLA) 3D printed molds in the injection molding process to lower costs, reduce lead times, and bring better products to market

iglidur I151 for FDA-compliant, Detectable, Wear Resistant Parts In Food Technology

igus has developed a blue, food-compatible tribo-filament for cost effective 3D printing of special parts. iglidur I151 is blue, prints easily, and has an optimal coefficient of friction and wear. The new tribo-filament is a refinement of the easy-to-machine igus iglidur I150 all-rounder filament. Because it is blue, it can be used to manufacture special parts that are optically detectable in the food industry. Food compatibility according to the FDA and to EU Regulation 10/2011 also qualifies the high-performance polymer for use in the food and cosmetics industries.

Exceptional Warpage Control

SABIC’s new LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ compounds deliver exceptional warpage control

Digital Transformation in Plastics

Automation in the plastics industry is becoming more complex, the pace of innovation is accelerating, and competitive pressure is increasing. Open and safe automation makes it possible to combine traditional mechanical engineering with the latest Industry 4.0 technologies – Lets take a look at how Industry 4.0 is transforming the plastics sector

Linear Systems From Igus As Space-Saving Solution

Linear Systems From Igus As Space-S Living, working and cooking in confined spaces is currently part of everyday life for many people worldwide. Therefore, more and more practical furniture such as the multifunctional cube SQR is in demand. A square solution that combines kitchen, workplace and dining table. To create plenty of storage space, the inventor relied on the lubrication-free and long-lasting drylin linear guides from igus.

The Evolution of Packaging

Packaging traditionally see-saws between flexibility and turnkey approach, more so in the pharma sector. Packaging companies have had to however change their focus and innovate as the race against the pandemic enters its second year. Here is a brief look at what the sector has been doing.

Waters Improves Ease and Reliability of Small Molecule Analysis

Waters Corporation has released the ACQUITY RDa™ Detector featuring SmartMS™, the company’s newest time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer (MS) for small molecule analysis for pharmaceutical, academic, food, and forensics applications. The accurate-mass ACQUITY™ RDaDetector can be quickly deployed and operated to enable faster and more informed decision-making across a broad set of applications.

The Rise of CO2 Based Polymers

According to the Nova Technology’s & Trends report, the production of carbon dioxide-based polymers is on the rise as the world tries to balance industrial need and sustainability. An in-depth look at what the report says, below.

Taking on the ‘New Normal'

In an interview with ET Polymers, Rahul Tikoo, Managing Director – India Sub-continent & Polyurethanes South Asia Business, Huntsman Corporation, talks about how the company is forging ahead and embracing the ‘New Normal’ in the pandemic aftermath.

UNSHAKABLE VALUES, UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH

An exclusive interaction with Parag Chheda, Joint Managing Director and Nihar Chheda, Vice President- Strategy, Prince Pipes & Fittings Ltd, ET Polymers takes a comprehensive peek into the inner workings of this family-run company which continued to deliver strong performance led by healthy growth in agriculture and plumbing segments, improved operating efficiency and cost optimisation measures. The company, over the period, has made multiple strategies to embark on its journey to the next level and sustain the business in the long run with the tie-up with Lubrizol and Tooling Holland. We expect the company to sustain its leadership by leveraging manufacturing expertise, distribution network and competitive agility.

Perfecting your Purging Procedures

Determining the source of streaking or contamination in your molded parts is a critical step in perfecting your purging procedures, ultimately saving you time and money. We take a closer look at the nitty-gritty details of purging.

Going Sustainable With Polymers

Hi-Tech International is the first company in the country to manufacture a plantbased bio-polymer – Dr Bio – which can be used to replace single-use and multi-use plastic products with bio-compostable plastic. The Machinist take a closer look…

Inspired by Nature

A project researching the effects of structural colouration in nature and translating the same for pigmentation in industrial applications

Face (mask) Off: Recycle & Reuse

Fraunhofer, SABIC, and Procter & Gamble join forces in a closed-loop recycling pilot project for single-use facemasks

ELIX Polymers Joins The Fight Against Covid-19

Leading ABS producer ELIX Polymers is collaborating with a large group of companies within ClusterMAV, the Advanced Materials Cluster of Catalonia, Spain, in the fight against COVID-19.

FMC Corporation Wins Award

FMC Corporation was conferred the Digital and Technology-Enabled Company award by The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) at its Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2021 ceremony held at the Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, India.

Over 100 Million PET Bottles Upcycled

SABIC has helped divert more than 100 million single-use 16.9 oz. (50 cl) PET water bottles from landfills and incinerators. This portfolio of globally available polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) materials is produced from post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) water bottles through a unique chemical upcycling process.

Efficient PTA Production

A substance that previously relied on centrifugation to separate its liquid and solid phases is purified terephthalic acid (PTA) - we look at how companies can bring in efficiency to the process

Print Wear-Resistant Parts For Food Contact With New igus Filament

Special hygienic solutions are the be-all and end-all in the packaging and food industry.

Innovative Turnkey System

The Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021 saw Arburg present a new turnkey system that will raise the bar in aspects of digitalisation, automation and the circular economy in plastics processing

Toy Manufacturing Under One Roof

In line with the initiatives to ‘Make in India’ the Aequs group has recently begun work on its Koppal toy cluster – a manufacturing zone for the toys industry. Here is a brief view of the facilities which will be available and the need for such zones in India.

Investing in the Future

Umesh Anand, Managing Director, HPL Additives Limited talks to us about his company and its focus on innovation and sustainability

Recognising Innovation and Excellence

With several yardsticks to measure success available to companies in any industrial sector, being recognised for innovation and excellence remains a major factor. The 5th edition of the ET Polymers Awards did just that – recognised and honoured these achievements in the plastics and polymer industries

Waters Peptide Multi-Attribute Method for BioAccord System Boosts Innovator and Biosimilar Drug Development

Waters Corporation today introduced a new peptide multi-attribute method (MAM) workflow for the Waters™ BioAccord™ LC-MS System, enabling drug development, manufacturing, and QC scientists to monitor efficacy and safety through the analysis of critical quality attributes (CQAs) of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and other protein-based drugs.