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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 As the global hydrogen economy advances, the development of safe, lightweight, and durable high-pressure storage systems is becoming increasingly important for hydrogen mobility. Among the key engineering challenges, hydrogen permeation through polymer liners remains a critical consideration in the design and development of Type IV composite pressure vessels. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Hydrogen is the lightest element, and molecular hydrogen (H₂) can diffuse through polymeric materials. Its permeation behaviour depends on several factors, including polymer chemistry, molecular structure, temperature, pressure, and material condition. For automotive hydrogen storage systems operating at nominal working pressures of up to 700 bar (70 MPa), controlling permeation...

Two engineering thermoplastics from #NexPointMaterials – #LEXAN™BPL1000 and #CYCOLOY™C2950 resins – have achieved the highest rating in the UL 2597 #SurfaceTrackingTest (STT) for high-voltage applications, at 900 V. These results, demonstrating resistance to surface tracking under high-voltage conditions, provide valuable performance data for engineers evaluating insulating materials for high-voltage applications across transportation, electrical and electronics, and other demanding applications, including #electricvehicle (EV) systems, faster-charging architectures, connectors and battery systems. Surface tracking occurs when electrical discharges on the surface of an insulating material progressively create a conductive path, causing carbonization and damage that can potentially compromise electrical insulation effectiveness. Surface tracking resistance is an important consideration when designing high-voltage electrical systems. “As EV battery voltage levels increase beyond...

SPE's Automotive Innovation Awards named three Sustainability finalists: a #lampremanufacturing process, a #biocircularseatfoam , and a carbon-capture #polyacetal resin for OEM vehicles. The Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has named three finalists in the Sustainability category of its annual Automotive Innovation Awards Program, with nominees touting technologies adopted in the vehicle exterior, interior, and engine bay. Winners will be announced during the 55th #SPEAutomotiveInnovationAwards Gala on the evening of November 4, 2026, at the Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 First up, and presented as the first scalable automotive lighting remanufacturing process, system supplier Llink Technologies' patented method recovers up to 95% of components from damaged sealed lamps found in 2016 model year General Motors Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. Each lamp is tested, then reflector...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐁𝐒? 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Ongoing constraints on brominated flame-retardant systems are putting pressure on #FRABS availability across the market. Since #ABS typically relies on brominated additives to hit #UL94V0 , that bottleneck is being felt industry-wide. If supply is your concern, FR PC-ABS is worth a look. Many grades achieve V0 without brominated (or chlorinated) flame retardant systems, and the performance trade-offs aren't what people expect. #CYCOLOY™CY6310 is a melt 20 (2.16 kg) PC/ABS produced in Europe, meeting UL94 V0 flame retardancy at 1.5 mm, achieved with bromine and chlorine-free FR chemistry. CYCOLOY™ C9210 is a similar PC/ABS, with a lower MFR of 9 (2.16 kg) and with no intentionally added PFAS-related chemistries. It's not a like-for-like swap in every application. Chem...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡-𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Aluminum-Coated Silica Fibers combine the optical performance of silica fiber with an aluminum coating designed for applications where conventional polymer-coated fibers may not be suitable. Key features include: • Aluminum coating for enhanced temperature resistance • Silica fiber construction for reliable optical transmission • Suitable for demanding thermal and environmental conditions • Available in different fiber configurations and specifications • Well suited for applications requiring robust fiber packaging • Suitable for sensing, instrumentation, industrial and aerospace applications Aluminum-coated fibers are particularly useful where elevated temperatures, radiation exposure, vacuum conditions, or long-term environmental stability make conventional fiber coatings impractical. source : FindLi...

Americhem, a global designer and manufacturer of custom polymer solutions, today announced the acquisition of Noble Biomaterials, an advanced materials company that specializes in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications. The acquisition adds #NobleBiomaterials’ differentiated technologies and deep specialization to Americhem’s broader global platform, strengthening Americhem’s ability to support customers from concept through scalable commercial production. Noble Biomaterials provides proprietary materials technology for mission-critical applications across high-growth markets including apparel & textiles, healthcare, and aerospace & defense. Its flagship platforms, IONIC+®, X-STATIC®, and CIRCUITEX®, deliver advanced functional capabilities backed by U.S. manufacturing and a robust IP portfolio built over two decades. Noble Biomaterials’ antimicrobial, odor control, and conductive technologies strengthen Americhem’s position in fiber and polymer...

HEXPOL (publ) acquires 80 percent of the company Symplast A.Ş., headquartered in Izmir, Turkey. The company is a leading Turkish developer and manufacturer of specialized #thermoplasticelastomercompounds , with a strong position in custom-made and value-added solutions for the automotive, construction, consumer and electronics industries. The acquisition significantly strengthens HEXPOL’s thermoplastic compounding platform and and stretches further the position in the growing Turkish market. Symplast is being acquired from its four founding shareholders, Selahattin Dülger, Ali Rıza Kır, Yaşar Kurtuluş and Fahri Tolga Sarıkahya. The company was founded in 2013 by a group of experienced plastics specialists and has since developed into the leading Turkish thermoplastic elastomer compounder. Fahri Tolga Sarıkahya and Ali Rıza Kır will continue to run the company as a subsidiary within the HEXPOL Thermoplastic Compounding business area. Symplast’s manufacturing facility, headquarters and R...