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Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh said the market outlook for single-aisle jetliners is strong and growing. "Customers are demanding our Next-Generation 737 at an unprecedented rate," Albaugh said. "New performance improvements and enhanced passenger comfort features have driven home the value equation for our customers." Albaugh emphasized the popularity of Boeing's new passenger comfort features, noting that since its introduction in May 2010, the new Boeing Sky Interior is specified on more than 80 percent of new 737 orders. 737 Program Vice President and General Manager Beverly Wyse said the goal with this rate increase is to continue meeting customer demand with an innovative airplane that provides strong performance and value. "We have worked very closely with our supply chain and our world-class manufacturing team to ensure we can increase rate in an efficient and responsible fashion," Wyse said. "W...

This windshield is quite something. Extending from the hood to the B-pillar, it measures a remarkable 1.5 meters which amounts to more than a third of the vehicle's total length. To give such a large surface sufficient strength, Opel's engineers had to pull out all the development stops a total of eleven patents are now pending. The outcome is nothing less than remarkable. According to the manufacturer, the Panorama GTC is just as strong as the three-door vehicle with a steel roof. One reason for so much light and space is light-stable COLO-FAST® systems from BASF Polyurethanes. Panorama windscreens of this size are simple to realize with WST technology: Driving gains a fascinating new dimension with light-stable COLO-FAST systems from BASF Polyurethanes. For decades in applications around the world, they have proven effective as a glass encapsulation material and are in use with almost all leading manufacturers of glass panes and modules. With COLO-FAST WST (Win...

Arnitel PB500-H has been approved for dirty and clean air ducts, assembled on the 1.3 JTD engines for the FIAT Group Automobiles platforms FIAT Minicargo and LANCIA Y (euro V) and for the new LANCIA Y which will be launched in the coming months. Dirty air ducts convey the air before the air filter, whereas clean air ducts are situated in the engine between the air filter and the turbo-compressor. This new blow molding grade of Arnitel ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) is particularly suited for blow molding of complex shaped air duct applications in the automotive industry for use at continuous use temperatures (CUT) of 130°C. The new material was developed by DSM Engineering Plastics in conjunction with Fiat Group Automobiles and Tier 1 systems supplier Mecaplast. According to Marco Foresti, who is responsible for CRF Engineering Material Application for Fiat Group Automobiles, Arnitel PB500-H meets the Fiat technical requirements, whilst at the same time offering a cost ...

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) has introduced a high-performance solution for transferring bulk corrosive chemicals. A superior flexible and kink-resistant hose, Chemfluor® Convoflex™ WCSR Multipurpose Chemical Transfer Hose is designed to solve the issue in bulk chemical transfer process where corrosive chemicals such as acids may damage the stainless steel braid commonly used as a cover on transfer hoses. Saint-Gobain's solution provides a longer service life while enhancing plant and worker safety. Chemfluor® Convoflex™ WCSR is the newest addition to Saint-Gobain's growing portfolio of versatile critical connections solutions for chemical applications. These solutions are engineered to maintain safety during chemical processes, while reducing total systems cost. From solvents to bulk chemical transfer, Chemfluor® Convoflex™ WCSR can withstand highly aggressive chemicals during chemical processing. Its highly engineered low profile helical c...

Emco Plastics is one of the leading distributors of monolithic, UV, and abrasion resistant security glazing material that conform to ASTM F 1915-05 standards. Made from polycarbonate , the 3/8" thick material meets the level 4 requirements, while the 1/2" thick material meets the level 3 requirements. This product provides 90% light transmission and may be used for banks, convenience stores and courtroom security windows as well as prison glazing. These sheets resist physical attack and vandalism. Emco Plastics, is one of the industry leaders in distribution and fabrication of industrial plastic products offers several types of security glazing that comply with ASTM F 1915-05 standards.

Beer Tubes™ is a BPA-free and good looking barware and a beverage dispenser made using Eastman Tritan™ copolyester, which is known for its clarity, toughness, and heat & chemical resistance. This tabletop beverage dispenser featuring sports or non-sports-themed base can be commercially used in restaurants and bars or home for individual use. The 100-ounce Beer Tube and 128-ounce Super Tube, along with commercial taps are copolyester-based, and are available in more than 25 designs. The product was previously manufactured using polycarbonate , but Beer Tubes™ later switched to Eastman copolyester which does not fade away after repeated contact with dishwashing detergents.

Minimally invasive spinal implants supplier Apollo Spine Inc. from California has received FDA’s go ahead for its new Eclipse-L® vertebral interbody lumbar spacer and Eclipse-C® vertebral interbody cervical spacer made of Solvay Advanced Polymers’ Zeniva® polyetheretherketone ( PEEK ) resin. Zeniva PEEK biomaterial features modulus close to that of bone, and is used in replacement of metals such as titanium. The hollow implants grow through the device, and get fused with the nearby bony surfaces for easy movement. Available in various ranges of sizes, shapes and diameters, the implants grow in synergy with the natural human anatomy. Exhibiting great strength, stiffness and radiolucent properties for X-ray treatments, the PEEK biomaterial used in rods and stocks are manufactured in compliance with ISO 13485. Besides Zeniva PEEK, the Solviva Biomaterials range also includes Proniva® self-reinforced polyphenylene thermoplastic; Veriva® polyphenylsulfone provides transparenc...