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India has shown a very healthy growth for
Polyurethanes of about 14% over the last 15 years. From a
level of 17 KT in 1990, PU consumption has reached a level
of 120 KT in 2005. To know details about PU applications,
manufacturers of PU flexible products, domestic capacities,
dependence on imports and reasons for higher growth in the
past few years, read Polyurethane
scenario in India in 2005
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Innovative
applications with use of fragrance are being increasingly
used in plastic packaging products, as fragrance provides
a positive impression of the product packed. Fragrance enhances
sale appeal, product acceptability and consumer appeal. To
know more about application, usage, problems of incorporating
fragrance, etc read Fragrance
enhances sales appeal of packaging and consumer products
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Implant
recipients who are older can expect a total joint replacement
to last a decade or more without needing significant changes
to the technology. However, because younger implant recipients
are more likely to resume physical activities, it is critical
that medical device manufacturers use bearing materials that
minimize implant wear, thus reducing the effects of wear debris
on the body and increasing the implant’s life span.
Read more in
Medical implants based on PEEK
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Thermoplastic
compounds with mineral fillers have a special position in
many applications including automotive, consumer products.
Typically thermoplastic compounds grow slightly higher level
(5-6%) compared to polymer growth of about 4-5%. In fact,
the usage of mineral for plastic modification grows at a higher
level compared to its other usages. To know the main drivers
of mineral fillers for plastic modification, read in Mineral
fillers are property enhancers for thermoplastic compounds
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Proposed wire and cable products incorporating
high-performance Flexible Noryl resins need to undergo only
short-term ageing testing vs. a 150 day long-term ageing test,
speeding time to market. This is because Flexible Noryl grade
developed by GE in 2005 has been now accepted by Underwriter
Laboratory as cable coating. Read
Noryl grade is widely accepted as a cable coating
material
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Three new
stereo lithography materials that simulate the look and feel
of moulded PP, ABS and Polycarbonate parts have been developed.
To kno more about their characteristic requirements of material
for stereo lithography, applications, etc, read
Material simulating PP, ABS and PC for stereo lithography
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