Polyplastics’ DURAST® Fine Powder Technology Unleashes New Manufacturing Possibilities for Engineering Plastics

#PolyplasticsGroup, a global leader in engineering thermoplastics, has announced the introduction of DURAST® Powder technology which transforms high-performance resins into fine powders, enabling the use of diverse manufacturing processes from prototyping to #3Dprinting and mass production.

#DURAST® Powder technology successfully micronizes high-strength, high-molecular-weight resins which were previously difficult to powder into various shapes such as spherical or fibrous forms based on application requirements. In particular, high-performance resins like #liquidcrystalpolymer (LCP) and #polyphenylenesulfide (PPS) faced challenges with conventional grinding methods, such as particle agglomeration and reduced flowability. Using Polyplastics’ proprietary technology, DURAST® Powder achieves uniform powderization with an average particle size of approximately 1~100 μm for LCP. This powder exhibits excellent powder flowability and mixing dispersibility, contributing to process stability and improved quality.

 

Resins such as #polybutyleneterephthalate (PBT) and #polyacetal (POM) pose significant challenges in terms of micronization due to their low glass transition when processed via conventional grinding methods. In the case of PBT and POM, the glass transition temperature (the temperature above which resin softens) is low, causing the material to easily agglomerate due to friction heat during grinding. The new technique has successfully enabled the powderization of these high-molecular-weight resins. When considering the thermal and mechanical properties of these resins and selecting powderization methods suited for each, the technology produces powders with particle sizes ranging from 20μm to 100μm with a narrow particle size distribution.

 

DURAST® Powder is suitable for #additivemanufacturing using 3D printers and powder sintering, enabling the production of complex shapes and high-precision parts. Additionally, it is expected to be utilized as a matrix resin for carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and as an organic filler or reinforcing material.

source : Polyplastics

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : The Hidden Cost of Aramid Fiber

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share

The Hidden Cost of Aramid Fiber:

37 kilograms. That's how much raw material it takes to produce just 1 kg of #aramidfiber, the high-strength material used in protective garments like bulletproof vests, firefighter suits, FR coveralls, and cut-resistant clothing.

#Aramids are modern marvels (five times stronger than steel by weight), but forging these super-fibers is an incredibly resource-intensive and chemical-heavy process. From petroleum-derived precursors to high-temperature synthesis, every step guzzles energy and specialized ingredients. The result? A fiber that’s light as a feather and tough as nails… BUT it has a production footprint that’s anything but light.

Global demand keeps climbing (over 142,000 tonnes of aramid produced annually), which means millions of tonnes of chemicals and feedstocks are consumed each year to feed our need for flame-resistant clothing, aerospace composites, and ballistic armor. It’s a classic case of hidden environmental cost: we get amazing performance materials, but at the expense of significant energy use, carbon emissions, and waste from the manufacturing process.

As a cleantech company, we at General Recycled believe it’s time to pull back the curtain on these impacts. We’re kicking off a series on the global aramid waste problem, starting at the source, how these fibers are made, and what it takes out of our planet.

source : Justin Norton

Geno Announces New Partnership with Sojitz to Accelerate Commercialization of World’s First Plant-Based Nylon-6

Industrial biomanufacturing technology leader Genomatica (“Geno”) today announced that it has entered into a new partnership with Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) to significantly accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6 based on Geno’s underlying proprietary technology. Sojitz has made a strategic financial investment to accelerate time-to-market, while also contributing its commercial and business expertise. 

Nylon-6 is one of the most widely used materials in the world. Traditionally produced from fossil-derived carbon sources or recycled materials, it can be found in a broad range of everyday products including outdoor gear, apparel, military materials, and automotive components. Geno’s proprietary technology enables 100% renewable carbon-based nylon-6.

“At Sojitz, we believe real progress comes from challenging the status quo. Geno has been a leader in industrial biomanufacturing, continuously striving for innovation, and we look forward to working together with Geno to actively reshape the future of this sector with materials that are both commercially viable and globally responsible,” said Mitsutoshi Takagi, General Manager of Environment and Life Science Department at Sojitz. “The Chemicals Division is actively promoting the development and trade of bio-based chemicals. Leveraging our expertise and global network, Sojitz will further accelerate the development of the world’s first plant-based nylon-6 business.

“Through this collaboration with Sojitz, we’re advancing our mission to enable cost-competitive production of plant-based nylon-6 at industrial scale. This material will be a drop-in replacement for nylon-6 that has traditionally been produced from petroleum-based feedstocks,” said John Gugel, CEO of Geno. “Our collaboration with Sojitz and our other existing partners aims to accelerate commercialization of Geno’s breakthrough technology to provide consumers, and the major brands who serve them, with high-performance materials that are produced from traceable and renewable sources of carbon.

Geno will seek to collaboratively establish a consortium of industry leaders focused on creating a separate entity for the flagship commercial plant with Sojitz. This investment and partnership are part of Sojitz’s long-term “Sustainability Challenge,” a vision to drive sustainable growth for the company and society by advancing decarbonization across its businesses. More information about Sojitz Chemical Division’s business activities can be found on their website.

Geno and Aquafil [ECNL:IM] have successfully partnered to produce 100% renewably sourced, plant-based nylon-6 and plan to continue pre-commercial plant operations to further demonstrate the bioprocess technology and assess plant-based nylon. The multi-tons of material will undergo testing in various established nylon-6 applications. Previous applications include a collaboration with lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) including for their 2023 Earth Day campaign, as well as several final products presented through Project Effective, such as those by H&M and Vaude.  

Plant-based nylon-6 is merely one of several product lines that Geno is driving on a path to commercialization at industrial scale. Geno also invented, scaled up, and engineered the GENO™ Bio-BDO process now being used by Qore at its new renewable BDO manufacturing facility in Iowa. The plant, part of a joint venture between Cargill and HELM, is the world’s largest manufacturing site using GENO™ Bio-BDO (1,4-butanediol) and will help leading brands replace their fossil-based chemistries with more sustainable, plant-based alternatives. Through its partnership with Geno, Hyosung is building the world’s first fully integrated manufacturing site for bio-based spandex from renewable raw material to fiber. More information on how Geno is accelerating the world’s transformation to sustainable materials can be found on their website.

source :Genomatica

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : 6 layers, 1 mission: keeping your milk fresh

 Today's KNOWLEDGE Share

🥛 6 layers, 1 mission: keeping your milk fresh

What looks like a simple carton is actually a multi-layer aseptic packaging system engineered to protect milk during storage and distribution.

A Tetra Pak aseptic carton combines paperboard, polyethylene, and aluminum foil in six functional layers. Together, they create a sterile, oxygen- and light-proof barrier that preserves milk without refrigeration or preservatives.

🔬 Breakdown of the 6 layers:

1️⃣ Polyethylene (outer) – Protects against external moisture and ensures a liquid-tight surface.

2️⃣ Paperboard (approx. 70% of the carton) – Provides mechanical strength, rigidity, and allows printing/branding.

3️⃣ Polyethylene (tie layer) – Bonds paperboard to the aluminum foil.

4️⃣ Aluminum foil (≈6% of carton weight, only 6–7 microns thick) – Creates an almost complete barrier to oxygen, UV light, and flavor migration. This is the key to long shelf life.

5️⃣ Polyethylene (tie layer) – Bonds aluminum with inner polyethylene for structural integrity.

6️⃣ Polyethylene (food-contact inner layer) – Ensures hygiene and prevents milk from direct contact with aluminum.

⚙️ Why this matters in UHT milk:

Aseptic process + multilayer barrier = shelf life up to 6 months at ambient temperature.

Prevents oxidation, microbial growth, and nutrient loss.

Maintains flavor stability by blocking light-induced off-flavors.

Reduces supply chain costs by eliminating cold storage.

🌍 Impact:

This packaging not only extends shelf life but also helps in reducing food wastage, ensuring safe milk availability even in regions with limited refrigeration.

👉 Next time you see a Tetra Pak carton, remember: it’s not just packaging — it’s a high-performance material science solution.

source : Dairy Planet

The richest Indian professional manager

 The richest Indian professional manager today isn’t a startup founder—it’s Jayshree Ullal, who built ₹50,170 crore of wealth leading Arista Networks.

The M3M India Private Limited HURUN INDIA Rich List 2025 shows a powerful truth for every ambitious professional in India: you can create generational wealth by mastering the operator path and compounding equity over decades.

Look at the roster—Satya Nadella (Microsoft), Nikesh Arora (Palo Alto Networks), Ignatius Navil Noronha (DMart - Avenue Supermarts Ltd), Ajaypal Singh Banga (investments), Thomas Kurian (investments), Sundar Pichai (Google), Indra K Nooyi (PepsiCo), Shantanu Narayen (Adobe), and Ajit Jain (Berkshire Hathaway)—all proof that disciplined value creation, stock ownership, and long-term alignment pay off.

The pattern is consistent: pick enduring franchises, earn and hold equity, stay through cycles, and let time do the heavy lifting.

Founders aren’t the only wealth builders—operators who think like owners win too.

source : Himanshu Singhal

New Tinuvin® NOR® 600 protects plastics against UV light at demanding outdoor applications

With Tinuvin® NOR® 600, BASF introduces a next generation NOR-HALS light stabilizer at K2025. This innovative solution expands BASF’s established NOR-HALS platform. It demonstrates advanced performance when acid resistance or prolonged weatherability is required.

Tinuvin NOR 600 is engineered as a high-performance synergist, offering exceptional protection when used in combination with other #BASFlightstabilizers. Its advanced chemistry enhances durability of #PVC including its alloys and #polyolefin-based plastics against sunlight and heat making it ideal for applications such as #roofingmembranes and #artificialturf. The free-flowing, low-dust product form enables safe and easy handling for converters and masterbatch producers to formulate differentiated, long-lasting solutions for demanding environments.

“As the market for outdoor plastics evolves, customers demand solutions that go beyond standard performance. With #TinuvinNOR600, we are expanding our NOR-HALS portfolio and setting a new benchmark in light stabilization. This product enables our partners to create cutting-edge solutions in durability and to differentiate against competition,” says Joerg Bentlage, Head of Global Product Management, Plastic Additives, BASF.

Tinuvin NOR 600 is a NOR HALS, a special class of #lightstabilizer used in plastics to protect them from harmful UV radiation and the resulting degradation. It is part of BASF’s VALERAS® sustainability platform, supporting resource efficiency, waste reduction, and circularity in plastics. As the global leader in plastic additives, BASF is dedicated to helping its customers achieve sustainable success under VALERAS by providing innovative, technology driven solutions.

source : BASF

  

𝗕𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽

 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗞 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

𝗕𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽’𝘀 (𝗠𝗖𝗚) 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼!

With immediate effect, we have been granted distribution rights throughout Europe. MCG is a global leader in advanced materials, offering a wide range of semi-finished thermoplastic stock shapes such as sheets, rods, and tubes — covering the full spectrum of the polymer pyramid, from PEEK to UHMW-PE. The portfolio also includes custom-manufactured finished parts tailored to the demanding requirements of industries like automotive, aerospace, and electronics.

source : Biesterfeld

#K2025 #Biesterfeld #MitsubishiChemicalGroup