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A SEAT FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE

Karl Jörg Dec 8, 2020

The world’s leading cyclists started the Tour de France. To perform well, cyclists need power, stamina – and the right equipment. Racing bikes are lightweight and durable thanks to components made of high-performance materials, such as…

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Polymer researcher’s latest development results in novel cup that withstands boiling…

Karl Jörg Dec 7, 2020

A University of Akron (UA) professor’s latest development in bioplastics has the potential to make important strides in sustainability for future plastics. In the lab of Dr. Shi-Qing Wang in UA’s School of Polymer Science and Polymer…

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Motherson and UBQ Materials are Developing Car Parts of the Future

Karl Jörg Dec 7, 2020

Global automotive Tier 1 manufacturer Motherson Group announced its collaboration with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials. The companies are joining efforts to implement the carbon-negative UBQ thermoplastic into auto parts…

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Heading into 2021 well prepared

Karl Jörg Dec 7, 2020

The days of disposable plastic products are numbered – alternatives are needed. The success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for change. The company’s basic and beauty cotton swabs are both made of…

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Ultimaker Essentials software subscription available now

Karl Jörg Dec 7, 2020

Ultimaker, the global leader in desktop 3D printing, announces the general access of Ultimaker Essentials. Ultimaker Essentials is the enterprise package of Ultimaker software tools that enables professional organizations to scale a…

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BASF materializes charging infrastructure solutions with conceptual autonomous wireless…

Karl Jörg Dec 7, 2020

MobiPOWER - a concept co-created by ZMP, B&Plus and BASF BASF’s Creation Center supports the design of a reliable, durable, and safe charging solution

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The debut of first sunglasses made from plastic waste

Karl Jörg Dec 5, 2020

As part of its mission to tackle plastic pollution in the marine environment, The Ocean Cleanup project plans to sell goods made from the waste it recovers to fund its ongoing operations, and has just unveiled its very first product. Each…

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First U.S. commercial scale of circular polyethylene produced from mixed-waste plastics

Karl Jörg Dec 5, 2020

Successful demonstration paves way for new product range, Marlex Anew Circular Polyethylene Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) announced success in its first commercial scale production of polyethylene using advanced recycling…

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TPE-BASED MIDSOLE ADDS MORE SPRING TO EACH STRIDE OF NEW RUNNING SHOE

Karl Jörg Dec 5, 2020

A custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from Teknor Apex Company has helped China’s ANTA Sports Products Limited to develop a running shoe that exhibits outstanding rebound resilience, enabling wearers to run for longer distances.…

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World’s first flame retardant aviation carpet with recycled PVB based binder developed

Karl Jörg Dec 5, 2020

Anker, Devan and Shark Solutions teamed up to create the world’s first flame retardant aviation carpet using a recycled binder. Inspired by the knowledge and the needs of the aviation market, Anker motivated to achieve this new goal…

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