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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

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Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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News 24.01.2025

Toughness and paintless design capability

Bio-based engineering plastic DURABIO was adopted by Honda for its motorcycle bodywork and windshields

News 17.01.2025

Much lower footprint than with virgin material

External study confirms an excellent CO2e footprint for Greiner Packaging’s r-PET flakes

News 17.01.2025

Plant-derived plastic for a global lifestyle brand

DURABIO bio-based engineering plastic was adopted by mobile phone accessory maker PopSockets for iPhone 16 accessories

News 10.01.2025

Providing overmolded connection between plastic and metal

DOMO and Sogefi Group have collaborated to create an exceptional solution using TECHNYL STAR AF 61SX V30 BK and Aluminum

News 10.01.2025

Ascend produces bio-circular performance chemicals

New nylon 6,6 grade has a 25% lower product carbon footprint than nylon 6,6 made from fossil-fuel derived feedstock

News 09.01.2025

3D Printing and carbon fiber: the perfect match

This technology is revolutionizing the production of high-strength components, bringing innovation and superior performance

News 28.12.2024

Evonik unveiled its latest innovations at Formnext 2024

The company presented flame retardant PA12 and carbon black embedded 3D-printable powders at Frankfurt trade show

News 20.12.2024

New advanced polycarbonate copolymer resins

SABIC debuts LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL grades to address high chemical exposure in mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure