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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...

Japan's recycled compounds market is projected to reach 489,000 tonnes by 2030, up from 441,000 tonnes in 2024, according to a new report from market research firm Fuji Keizai. The Tokyo-based market watcher surveyed what it describes as the "noteworthy compound market, including recycled compounds expected to see significant growth due to environmental initiatives and automotive and electrical/electronic applications that will drive future expansion of functional compound use. The findings were compiled in 2026 Compound Market Outlook and Global Manufacturer Strategies, Volume 2, a report published in Japanese. Automotive recycled compounds demand is anticipated to reach 61,000 tonnes in 2030, representing a 2.2-fold increase over 2024 levels. The survey captured the current state of markets for recycled compounds and #biodegradable resin compounds, which are attracting attention from an environmental perspective, as well as markets for automotive and electrical/electronic a...

Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations in pigment dispersions for rubber applications at IRGCE 2026, from September 8–10, 2026 in Malaysia. At booth 437, Hall 4. The company will highlight its aqueous #pigmentdispersions and effect products designed for dipped latex-based products such as balloons and gloves. The portfolio features the Flexiverse range of aqueous pigment dispersions, which deliver high color strength, excellent stability and compatibility in #latex systems. Flexiverse FD provides FDA compliance for dipped latex gloves and other latex products, in sensitive applications. Sun Chemical will also showcase high-performance black dispersions, providing deep jetness and outstanding dispersion quality, which are critical for achieving consistent coloration for dipped latex goods. The company’s core competencies help manufacturers meet stringent regulatory expectations while enhancing product performance, production efficiency and consistent product quality. Vis...

Dow, global leader in materials science, together with Adient, a global manufacturing leader in automotive seating, commercially launched SPECFLEX™ REN, a next-generation polyurethane seating solution now available with ISCC PLUS certified bio-attributed* feedstocks enabled via a mass balance approach. “This collaboration underscores Dow’s commitment to advancing sustainable mobility through materials science innovation. By launching SPECFLEX™ REN, we are enabling our partners to integrate renewable feedstocks into the polyurethane seating value chain through an ISCC PLUS certified mass balance approach without compromising performance, supporting their decarbonization goals,” said Selamawit Belli, MobilityScience™ marketing manager. Polyurethane foams have historically been designed for long-term durability. Through this collaboration, #Dow and #Adient are working together to enable seating solutions while utilizing bio-circular attributed feedstocks, which have a lower carbon footp...