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Bausano presents the renewed line of E-GO single-screw extruders for PO pipes
Worldwide, demand for polyolefin pipes (PO) is growing steadily thanks to their excellent physical and mechanical properties, able to outclass the performances of other materials.
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Fibre Extrusion Technology steps up its contribution to sustainability
FET has further strengthened its reputation as a leading technological company in the field of sustainable textiles and processes.
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Porsche to run a full natural fiber bodywork at Nürburgring 24h race
Porsche Motorsport launches Cayman 718 GT4 CS MR featuring a full natural fiber bodywork kit developed with Swiss firm Bcomp. The car will premiere at Nürburgring 24h race and will be run by Porsche customer racing team Four Motors.
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Hexion to divest three business units for $425 million
Hexion Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Phenolic Specialty Resin, Hexamine and European-based Forest Products Resins businesses for approximately $425 million to Black Diamond and Investindustrial. The consideration consists of $335 million in cash and certain assumed liabilities with the remainder in future…
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QuakeWrap wins federal research grant to explore gas and oil pipeline repair
Tucson-based QuakeWrap is the recipient of a federal research grant from the U.S. DOT to explore a greener, less intrusive repair method using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) for larger gas and oil pipelines.
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A consortium develops first textile palm fibers and reinforcements
A consortium of five Egyptian researchers have developed high performance fibers and reinforcements extracted from the byproducts of pruning of date palms, such as fronds and fruit branches, also known as PalmFil.
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DB Schenker invests as Volocopter extends Series C Round to €87 million
Volocopter and DB Schenker announce an investment by the global logistics service provider into the pioneer of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) as Volocopter extends its Series C funding to now total €87 million.
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CIM 4.0
A new competence center created in Turin thanks to the synergy between the Polytechnic, the University of Turin and the Turin Industrial Union which allowed the active involvement of 23 leading companies in 4.0 innovation.
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Eastman Machine continues operation to aid in COVID-19 crisis
Eastman Machine Company, manufacturer of handheld cutting machines, automated cutting systems, spreading and material handling systems, has been granted a waiver of continued operation by New York State. NYS recognized Eastman’s ability to provide essential services, valuable work and products to those who are being asked by Governor Cuomo and…
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Bioplastic production is expected to increase by 15% by 2024
Aimplas organized the seventh edition of the International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, when more than 250 professionals and experts debated the future and environmental sustainability of plastics. According to Oliver Buchholz from European Bioplastics, the use of bio-based polymers in the construction and automotive sectors has grown considerably…
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