Articles October 2010

• Liquid-tight container for storing and transporting AFM probes
• Porthole door for laundry washing machines and household appliance provided with said porthole door
• PLASTIC POLARIZING LENS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
• Ceiling Light Housing and Lighting Lamellae
• SURFACE FOAMED ARTICLE, BIOLOGICAL IMPLANT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME
• Think Global, Act Local!: Editorial
• Contents
• Plastics Distribution: From Small Quantities to Full Product Range
• Trend Report: Better Plastics, Better Life
• 50 Years Assocomaplast: Party Mood at Milan
• Energy Efficiency: Higher Prices Can Be Expected
• Mechanical Engineering: Devoted to the Extruder Gearbox
• Country Report: Kibbutz with Cleanroom Production
• Looking Back: From a Plain Shaping Tool to a Complex Wonder
• Guest Commentary: Exploiting the Potential of Plastics
• Cautious Optimism: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Programmed Growth: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) – Part 1
• Rapid Recovery: Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE/LLDPE) – Part 1
• Dynamic Recovery: Polypropylene (PP) – Part 1
• Crisis Overcome: Polystyrene (PS)
• Back to Growth: Rigid Polystyrene Foam (EPS, XPS)
• Differentiated Market Development: Styrene Copolymers (ABS, SAN, ASA, MABS)
• Growth Engine Asia and the Pacific: Polyamide 6 and 66 (PA6 and PA66)
• Additional Attractive Perspectives: Polycarbonate (PC)
• Continuing High Demand: Polyoxymethylene (POM)
• On Course for Growth: Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
• Focus on Electronics: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
• Clear Increase: Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
• Good Prospects for Growth: Polyarylsulfones (PSU, PESU, PPSU)
• Continued Growth: Polyaryl Ether Ketone (PAEK)
• Strong Demand is Back: Polyurethanes (PU)
• Business Situation of Hope: Thermosets and FRP
• Rising Demand: Fluoropolymers
• Continuous Growth: Bioplastics
• Atmospheric Pressure Plasma: Molecular Functionalization of Polymer Surfaces
• Film Inspection: Standard Search for Specks
• Laser Technology: Riveting with Light
• Process Integration: Technology Fusion with Bright Prospects
• Simulation: Virtual Process Design in Expansion Injection Molding
• Superhydrophobic Surfaces: Molding and Functionalizing in One Step
• Material Development: Tailor-Made Polyamides for Physical Foaming
• PTFE High-performance Polymers: The Freedom of Fluoropolymers
• Bio-SEBS Elastomers: Green, Elastic, Lightweight
• Preview
• K.D. Feddersen: New Member of the Management Board
• Solvay/Sibur: Joint Venture
• Sika Corporation Has Acquired May National Associates
• Husky: Assemblies from Japan
• Borouge’s Abu Dhabi Plant on Track to Deliver
• K 2010: Opening of the K Trade Show
• Dr. Boy: End of an Era
• “Moulds Event 2010” Attended by Hundreds
• Johnson Controls Acquires Michel Thierry
• BASF: PU Network in China Expanded
• BASF: Changes to the Board of Executive Directors
• Tessenderlo: New plant for Automotive Speciality Compounds in China
• Solvay Advanced Polymers Joins Forces with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
• Conference: Polymers in Oilfield Engineering
• FSK: Managing Board Strengthened
• BASF Plans New Blending Facility for Antioxidants In Bahrain
• KraussMaffei/Rampf: Partners for PU Gaskets
• Songwon: Positive Performance for Q2 2010
• Report on Injection Molding Machinery Market
• Galata Chemicals: Introduction to International Audience
• Dow: New Vice President for Polyurethanes Unit
• Teknor Apex: Takeover of the TPV Business
• Kautex/Rikutec: Cooperation in Blow Molding
• Chemtura: Strong Commitment to Green Products
• DuPont Opens Recycled Safety Glass Interlayers Facility in Czech Republic
• Mold-Masters: Purchase of ABBA Completed
• Braskem: World’s Largest Green Ethylene Plant
• CO2 RE Foaming Technology
• A veritable surge in development for moldmaking
• Software myrtm
• Tandem foam extrusion paired with MuCell
• ZSK Mc18
• Ball bearings
• Calibre 1060 DVD
• Motoman-UP50-35