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Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a process to transform naturally occurring and highly stable carbon dioxide into recyclable, high-performance materials that could replace today’s plastics in many situations. Their catalytic process, described in the journal Nature, is another step toward a circular economy that reduces plastic waste and supports environmental sustainability. The paper describes a closed-loop platform for producing a class of new materials from inexpensive carbon dioxide. The process uses a chemical reaction to combine carbon dioxide with a reactive molecule called bicycloalkane. An organic catalyst initiates this reaction to form new chemical bonds in the product structure. This results in durable and customizable synthetic plastics that are highly stable, meaning they can withstand stress from heat or attack from chemicals. The new material also features sought-after characteristics, such as high mechanical strength and flexibility. Crucially, ...

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced #ULTEM™DU762 resin, a specialty thermoplastic whose design, manufacturing and system cost advantages over metal make it well suited for smartphone middle frame applications. This new, innovative ULTEM resin, compatible with non-conductive physical vapor deposition (PVD) sputtering processes, provides a high-gloss, metallic surface to enhance the appearance of smartphones. This #polyetherimide (PEI) material also features excellent #chemicalresistance for durability, light weight for usability, and a balance of ductility and strength for structural parts.  “Consumers choosing top-of-the-line #smartphones demand premium materials that complement cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI),” said Sergi Monros, vice president, Specialties business unit, #SABIC . “Our new ULTEM DU762 resin offers high quality without the drawbacks of traditional materials. It delivers great value through design fle...

Premier Graphene announced that its affiliate, #HGIIndustrialTechnologies , has entered into a strategic joint venture with Canada’s #NovaGraphene to develop, manufacture and commercialise next-generation #ballistic protection systems and other graphene-enabled products across North America. The collaboration combines HGI’s proprietary #graphene production technology and advanced manufacturing capabilities with Nova Graphene’s expertise in graphene materials. Initial development efforts will focus on Level IIIA+ and Level IV personal ballistic protection plates, vehicle and marine armour, architectural protection systems and other advanced protective technologies. According to the company, the agreement also complements HGI’s broader strategy of integrating graphene production with graphite mining opportunities and downstream manufacturing capabilities to support future applications across defence, aerospace, transportation, infrastructure and energy storage. Why This Matters for In...

  🏢 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐳𝐮𝐤𝐢 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟏-𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 📍 What Happened? Maruti Suzuki has started commercial production at the fourth plant of its Hansalpur manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The new Plant D adds 250,000 vehicles per year, taking the total Hansalpur facility capacity from 750,000 to 1 million vehicles annually. ⭐ Why This Facility Is Special 1️⃣ 1 Million Units at One Location Hansalpur has become India's largest passenger-vehicle manufacturing facility at a single location and the first Suzuki manufacturing site globally to reach 1 million units of annual capacity. 2️⃣ EV Manufacturing Plant D will initially manufacture the e VITARA, strengthening Maruti Suzuki's EV production capability in India. 3️⃣ Export Hub The Hansalpur facility accounted for nearly 47% of Maruti Suzuki's overseas shipments in FY2025-26, making i...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗩𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗨𝗣: 𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥? When discussing composite manufacturing, resin infusion is often presented as the superior alternative to hand layup. The reality is more nuanced. Each process has its strengths, and the right choice depends on the project requirements, production volume, and structural objectives. 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙄𝙉 𝙄𝙉𝙁𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙊𝙉: ✅ Higher fiber content, lower resin consumption, improved laminate consistency, better weight control, and reduced emissions during production. ⚠️ More complex setup, higher tooling requirements, and greater process planning. 𝙃𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙇𝘼𝙔𝙐𝙋: ✅ Lower initial investment, greater flexibility for small runs, a simpler process, and easier implementation for custom parts. ⚠️ Higher resin content, increased laminate weight, greater dependency on operator skill, and less repeatability between parts. In general, infused laminates achieve higher f...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible #packaging solutions, and #OceanPotion® , a producer of classic #sunscreen and active lifestyle products, announced their collaboration on packaging for Ocean Potion’s new 3.4-ounce Mineral Kids SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion. While Amcor and Ocean Potion have partnered on laminate tubes for nearly a decade, Ocean Potion approached Amcor when it wanted to develop a new tube as part of a product line extension for mineral-based #zincoxide sunscreen lotion specially formulated for children’s delicate skin. The Ocean Potion team envisioned a highly reflective blue vignette on the bottom half of the tube to give consumers the impression of the sun shining off the ocean waves and a yellow cap to echo the Ocean Potion logo at the top of the tube. This stunning design presented multiple printing challenges that Amcor and Ocean Potion overcame together. Using Amcor’s advanced printing capabilities and expertise in laminate tubes, the t...