Houston-based Ascend Performance Materials, the worlds leading fully integrated producer of nylon‑66 resins, has completed its acquisition of two Italian specialists, Poliblend and Esseti Plast. The deal expands Ascend’s product range to include engineered plastics, recycled resins and masterbatches

Royal Dutch DSM has launched Trosar, a next‑generation ultra‑high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) that delivers unprecedented tensile strength and durability. With a U.S. office in Troy, Mich., DSM has long been a leader in advanced fiber technologies; Trosar extends that legacy into a broade

For amorphous polymers, annealing primarily relaxes internal stresses beyond what the molding process can achieve. In contrast, semicrystalline polymers use annealing to build crystallinity levels that standard molding cycles cannot reach. The crystallization capacity of a semicrystalline polymer is

PolyOne Corp. of Avon Lake, Ohio, has unveiled two new ECCOH formulations—ECCOH LSFOH 6153 UV and ECCOH 6154 UV—that deliver superior chemical resistance and enhanced manufacturing efficiency for optical fiber cable (OFC) applications. These crosslinkable polyolefin grades enable processing speeds o

Luvocom 3F PA – Flame‑Retardant, High‑Temperature Polyamide for 3D Printing Lehvoss Group has launched the Luvocom 3F PA line, a high‑temperature polyamide engineered for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and other extrusion‑based 3D printing processes. The material delivers superior printability whi

PolyOne Corp., headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio, has introduced OnColor WC Choice—a line of cost‑effective colorants engineered to deliver reliable performance across a wide range of wire and cable applications. Designed for compatibility with EVA and PE matrices, the portfolio features 12

Topas cyclic olefin co‑polymer (COC), a flagship engineering thermoplastic from Polyplastics USA of Farmington Hills, Michigan, has long served as a primary material for medical bottles, syringes and disposable diagnostic containers—markets traditionally dominated by borosilicate glass.

On July 1, PolyOne Corp. announced the acquisition of Clariant’s color masterbatch division and its rebranding to Avient. The company will trade under the ticker AVNT from July 13, 2020, replacing POL. We proudly welcome our newest associates and valued customers from Clariant Masterbatch. Th

Eastman is launching Tritan Renew, a copolyester that matches the original Tritan’s durability, performance, and safety while incorporating up to 50 % recycled content. Eastman’s Tritan Renew is produced using Advanced Circular Recycling technologies—Carbon Renewal Technology (CRT) and

Domo’s Sinterline PA6 powders combined with RPD’s SLS printer. Domo Chemicals has partnered with Rapid Product Development GmbH, an Austrian 3D‑printing specialist, to supply advanced materials that meet the growing demand for high‑performance functional parts in automotive and other demanding se

The new technology center for 3D printing. Evonik has inaugurated a state‑of‑the‑art 3D‑printing technology hub in Austin, Texas. The U.S. facility will play a pivotal role in developing ready‑to‑use powders for powder‑bed fusion, leveraging the company’s Structured Polymers technology. The Center

Dow, headquartered in Midland, Michigan, has engineered a streamlined, lightweight face shield that can be produced quickly using laser, die, or water‑jet cutting. The design is released as an open‑source file, enabling manufacturers worldwide to ramp up production of this essential PPE during the C

Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies (Phoenix, AZ) has introduced two new liquid crystal polymer (LCP) grades—SumikaSuper E6205L and SumikaSuper SR1205L—designed to meet the demanding electrical and environmental requirements of 5G cellular networks and Level 5 vehicle autonomy. These materi

Eastman Chemical’s latest consumer study shows that most U.S. consumers wash reusable sports bottles by hand and air‑dry them, a practice that may leave contaminants behind. According to Brad Moncla, marketing segment manager for durables, 60% of users prefer handwashing and air‑drying, even though

Environmental stress cracking (ESC) remains the primary failure mode for amorphous polymers such as ABS and PC. The process is essentially a mechanical failure accelerated by a chemical that locally plasticizes the polymer at a defect site, leading to rapid crack propagation. Defects can arise from

Nova Chemicals and Enerkem Inc. have signed a joint development agreement to explore converting non‑recyclable municipal waste into ethylene, a key building block for plastics. In collaboration, the two companies will investigate advanced recycling technologies that transform hard‑to‑recycle waste—i

Graphene Nanotube Additives Transform Fluoroelastomers for Oil, Gas and Automotive Use Earlier this year, we reported that OCSiAl—based in Columbus, Ohio—began offering Tuball Matrix, a graphene nanotube additive crafted specifically for high‑performance fluoroelastomers (FKM) used in oil & gas and

Evonik’s implant-grade PEEK filament for medical applications in 3D printing. Evonik has launched a 3D‑printable PEEK filament, engineered as an implant‑grade material for medical use. Custom plastic implants can now be fabricated using additive manufacturing that complies with ASTM F2026—the in

In response to the global shortage of personal protective equipment, Thermoformed Plastics of New England (TPNE), a 17‑year‑old custom thermoformer based in Biddeford, Maine, has unveiled its own line of reusable face shields. Since March, TPNE has produced more than 1 million PET face shields for h

Engineered polyolefin custom compounder Mytex Polymers—part of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp—announced a $7 million expansion at its 140,000‑sq‑ft facility in Covington, GA. The new production line will increase capacity for long‑glass‑fiber polypropylene (LGF‑PP) compounds and create 15 additional jobs.