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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

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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 18.12.2020

Arkema acquires Colorado Photopolymer Solution

The project will foster the development of an integrated offering of customized and formulated additive manufacturing solutions

News 11.12.2020

Optimizing 3D printing materials and processes

Solvay and PrinterPrezz are collaborating to develop selective laser sintering solutions for implants and other medical devices

News 11.12.2020

Durable like metal and 3D printed

New printing materials incorporating the FFF technology are rapidly evolving and becoming functional products

News 04.12.2020

First reproduction in polycarbonates

Covestro cooperates with RAL to present trend colours of the RAL Colour Feeling 2021+ system

News 04.12.2020

Driving towards closing the loop on used plastic

SABIC expands post-consumer recycled engineering thermoplastics for consumer electronics and E&E applications

Articles

Sustainable enjoyment

Any thermoplastic processor can start production without risk, because KraussMaffei provides turnkey solutions

Сase studies

Focusing on 3D printing of vehicle transmission components

Gerdau and Braskem announce partnership with ITA and Alkimat to develop electromobility solutions

News 20.11.2020

Aesthetic appearance and high chemical resistance

INEOS Styrolution’s composite StyLight® accelerates BMW M cars as the material of choice for carbon shift paddles