BASF

Doubling capacity for “Hexamoll DINCH” plasticiser / Plans for second plant in Ludwigshafen

POLYMER RESEARCH

Fraunhofer shows off touchscreen containing carbon nanotubes / Replacement for ITO

FRAUNHOFER

German researcher develops PLA composites with staple fibre reinforcement / Potential applications in medical technology and automotive

RESEARCH

Impregnating plastics with carbon dioxide / Research project at Germany's Fraunhofer UMSICHT / Nanoparticles give polycarbonate antibacterial properties

FKUR

Cooperation with Synbra on new GMO-free PLA compounds / Plans to develop high-performance biopolymers

DIEFFENBACHER

Prototype of D-SMC technology to be showcased at “K 2010” / Ready for serial production

RESEARCH

Positive interim assessment for EU-funded project to replace synthetic polymer layers by whey protein isolate coating / Plans to reproduce test results at pilot lab

BIOPLASTICS

German institute develops new technique for foamed moulded parts

INJECTION MOULDING

Innovation driver in medical technology / New developments to be presented at K 2010

FKUR KUNSTSTOFF

New North America office / Plans to begin production in US