High definition plastic displays could provide a window on the world as you fly
The Centre for
Process Innovation (CPI) is developing ultra-flexible, high-definition display
technologies that could line the interior walls of aircraft cabins and display
live footage from external cameras, providing passengers with a panoramic view
of the skies...
Data origin: PLASTICS NEWS
New ‘sponge-like’ plastic could ease transition to cleaner energy
A sponge-like plastic, developed at the University of Liverpool, which soaks up the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2), might ease the transition from polluting fossil fuels and toward new energy sources it has been claimed...
Data origin: PLASTICS NEWS
Johnson Controls experiments with color-changing materials, 3-D printing
Color-changing panels, 3-D printed doors and redesigned storage solutions are a part of Johnson Controls Inc.'s vision for the future of automotive interiors...
Data origin: AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
Evonik rumble strips aid German road safety
In Germany, Evonik Industries AG is helping to produce rumble strips made out of cold plastics to improve road safety...
Data origin: EUROPEAN PLASTICS NEWS
Asia tooling industry continues to lead growth, despite reshoring
Asia's mold industry continues to grow despite some
reshoring, suggesting a shift in the types of tools sourced from the region...
Data origin: PLASTICS NEWS
India: Rubber imports set to flourish
Natural rubber import is likely to be more attractive for the industry as leading producing countries weigh more concessions on export.
Data origin: GLOBAL RUBBER MARKETS
Recycling lines installed in Mexico
Polystar will install 3 more cutter-compactor film lines in Mexico City, Yucatán and Metepec in the upcoming months, after setting up the last one in Jalisco in June...
Data origin: polystar
Success in Rosupack
Polystar presented its latest ABA 3 layer co-extrusion film line in Rosupack (Russia, Moscow) in June. The demo machine was sold on the first day of exhibition...
Data origin: polystar
3-D printed molds used for short-run injection molding
Gaining steam as a time-saving alternative to aluminum and steel molds, plastic injection molds created on a 3-D printer can replace traditional tools for some short-run items and prototypes...
Data origin: PLASTICS NEWS