Chemistry & Life Sciences

How to Grow Sustainably

17.02.2012 - VIP-Visions In Plastics - In the context of global changes, there are opportunities for the polymer industry to adapt and deliver solutions to existing and future needs...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

PVC and Continuous Flax Fibres

17.02.2012 - VIP-Visions in Plastics - Natural fibres such as wood, hemp and flax are sometimes combined with polymers to make what is called "WPC: Wood Polymer Composites". In these composites...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

GRPs and CFRPs Containing CNTs for Use in Wind Power, Aeronautics and Medical Technology

17.02.2012 - VIP-Visions in Plastics - Nacelles and rotor blades on wind turbines, outer shells of aircraft, patient examination tables - all these technical components must withstand high...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Carbon-fiber-reinforced Composite

17.02.2012 - VIP-Visons in Plastics - Lamilux is creating a new driving force in the production of high quality composite materials for lightweight construction. The company is one of the first...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Polyamide Oil Pans for Trucks

17.02.2012 - VIP-Vision in Plastics - Oil pans fitted in the 12.8 liter Euro 6 engines for the Mercedes Actros from Daimler are up to 120 cm long, 40 cm wide and 35 cm deep. To date, they are...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Metal Substitution

17.02.2012 - VIP-Visions in Plastics - In the past, designers have often had to rely on metal in sectors in which the most demanding technical requirements must be satisfied: in the automotive...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Plexiglas Offers a Raft of Automotive Solutions

17.02.2012 - VIP - Visions In Plastics: The automotive industry is one of the most significant target markets. One main reason for this is the declared goal of automotive manufacturers to...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Bayer MaterialScience Develops Photopolymer Films for Industrial Applications

16.02.2012 - VIP - Visions In Plastics Holographic information can be "embedded" onto photopolymer films using laser beams. Bayer MaterialScience has developed films that are suitable for...