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Evonik Corporation, Parsippany, USA, was recently named by U.S. President Barack Obama as a key partner of the Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation Institute (IACMI), a $250 million public-private partnership of academia, federal and state government, and companies seeking to advance the commercialization of novel material sciences and composites solutions to the automotive, wind energy and compressed natural gas tank industries. Led by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the IACMI reflects a $70 million commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy and $189 million from IACMI’s partners. IACMI is the fifth named institute of President Obama’s National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. “Evonik is proud and excited to have an opportunity to work with technology leaders across academia and industry to bring composite solutions to life,” said Dr. Matthias Kottenhahn, head of Evonik High Performance Polymers business line. “Evonik’s participation in IACMI is right in our

The automotive industry has adopted of 3D printing technologies and has been one of the main drivers for their growth and evolution since 1980.Current 3D printing business volume has reached above 250 million dollars for both materials as well as hardware technologies.3D printing projects have been supported by governments in recent years. It is estimated that 3D printing industry’s CAGR is above 20 % and will reach 1 billion dollars in next 3-4 years. Companies like Mercedes, BMW, Porshe, Kepler motors, Aston martin, Nissan etc have adopted 3D printing for their process in recent years. Global premier companies listed below will share the advances being made at their respective institutions: • GE Aviation • Siemens Energy • John Deere • Reebok International • Lockheed Martin • IBM • Accenture • World-Class Healthcare & Materials Institutions ............................................................................. Keynote Presentation: 21st Century

Plastic gearing in the automotive industry is increasingly being subjected to extremely demanding applications having higher loads and operating temperatures. Lehvoss North America has responded to this trend by developing new thermoplastic compounds that make it possible to produce gear wheels that are more resilient when compared to acetal, nylon, and PBT even at elevated temperatures. New LUVOCOM® 1-8181 and LUVOCOM® 1-8520 compounds polyamide 66 fortified with carbon fibers and impact modifiers have been developed for gear wheels subject to high stresses. The strengths of these compounds at room temperature and at 120°C (240°F) have been increased by approximately 80% compared with standard polyamide 66 compounds. As an additional benefit, these new materials also exhibit an increased impact strength that meets or exceeds the requirements of many gear wheel applications. Depending on the service life of the component, the continuous operating temperature is 120°C (240°F) and up to

3D Printing has begun reshaping the manufacturing base and promises to be the 21st Century's industrial revolution. In short, it can deliver "Real-Life Objects" FASTER, CHEAPER, and more importantly, ON-DEMAND. Major impacts on industrial Manufacturing & Productivity are to be realized as the prototypes can be rapidly fabricated and perfected without tooling limitations or wastage of materials and manpower.  Practically all industries will be impacted; examples include (1) Defense, (2) Medical, (3) Aerospace, (4) Automotive, (5) Consumer Products, (6) Sporting Goods, (7) Architectural, (8) Wearables, (9) Customized Foods, and (10) Household Items.  .............................. .............................. .............................. .......... Global premier companies listed below will share the advances being made at their respective institutions: • GE Aviation • Siemens Energy • John Deere • Reebok International • Lockheed Martin • IBM • Accenture • Wo

PlastiComp, Inc., among the global leaders in long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) materials and technologies, recently revealed the enhanced aesthetic capabilities of its Velocity® high flow nylon long fiber reinforced composites. The products simplify the injection molding of high fiber content LFT components by more easily producing the smooth, fiber-free finish desired on external surfaces. PlastiComp developed its Velocity series of high flow nylon (polyamide) 6 and 66 LFT composites to facilitate easier and quicker molding of high glass or carbon fiber content materials. Standard LFT materials with fiber loadings of 50% or above exhibit high viscosity characteristics which can make them problematic to mold, especially in thin wall sections. “What was originally a side benefit of improving flow has turned out to be a very desirable attribute of our Velocity long fiber products,” said Eric Wollan, business development manager at PlastiComp. “As the use of LFT’s progresses from industria

Bio Plastics are not only an alternate to fossil based plastics but also they are going to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and litter on the environment. The biodegradation by microorganisms not only helps the soil but also act as a fertilizer. At present nearly 4%-5% of fossil oils are being used to produce all types of fossil based plastic materials for various applications.In recent days the world has witnessed the over dependence on fossil based plastics, but the fluctuating crude oil process along with the environmental concerns has slowly started the recognition and need for bio-based products. A number of renewable chemicals have emerged in the last 5 years with the potential to enable traditional polymers while opening the path for newer materials using renewable food, especially non-food biomass as opposed to PetroChemicals. There has been a new wave of bioplastics entering the high-end consumer products such as auto-parts in TOYOTA,MERCEDES, FERRARI, and MASERATI; the fie

DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and among the world leaders in life protection materials and high performance fibers, announced that the U.S. Army has chosen a new body armor system that incorporates Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology to deliver unparalleled ballistics protection combined with unprecedented weight reduction. Point Blank Enterprises, one among the worldwide leaders in the production of soft body armor, designed the advanced ballistics package incorporated in the new system – the Generation II Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS). Using revolutionary Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology, Point Blank developed the core ballistics package for the SPCS to create the lightest soft armor system ever to be fielded to the U.S. Army. The lighter weight ballistics package meets the Army’s requirement for the SPCS to provide protection equal to the current Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV), but in