SABIC is debuting its new SABIC Material Finder website to help customers and prospective customers conveniently search, compare, evaluate, and select specialty thermoplastic materials for a wide range of applications. The new website, which provides robust functionality and high-value, multi-point data, offers several unique features to casual and registered users. Any user can review information…
SABIC debuts PP compounds for foam injection molding
SABIC introduced a specialized portfolio of SABIC PP compounds for foam injection molding (FIM). New mineral-reinforced SABIC PPc F9005, PPc F9007 and PPc F9015 grades can help deliver excellent aesthetics for visible automotive interior parts with complex geometries, such as door panels and trim, seat and trunk cladding, A/B/C/D pillar covers and center consoles. Unlike […]
Liquid crystal polymers get an upgrade for sigh-speed signals
RF and high-speed digital signals have brought on the development of new liquid crystal polymer materials used in connectors, PCBs, and other interconnects. Liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) are experiencing a surge in demand resulting from high-speed communications technologies, particularly fine-pitch components such as high-frequency connectors, board-to-board connectors, and low-pass insulation supporters, or dipoles on active […]
How do materials impact a sensor’s performance? Pt 2
The right materials are essential to achieve the desired sensor electrical performance, especially in many more demanding, high performance applications. Part 1 showed the performance impact of different sensor materials on infrared (IR) optical sensors. Radio frequency (RF) sensors also provide some interesting examples of a material’s impact on sensor performance. With expanding RF applications […]
How do materials impact a sensor’s performance?
For harsh environments, materials provide the difference between survival and failure by addressing thermal, chemical and mechanical operating requirements. However, the right materials are also essential to achieve the desired sensor electrical performance, especially in many more demanding, high performance applications. This starts with the sensing element and extends to the packaging. As one of […]
Sabic fast tracks thermoplastics orders for Mindray and Dirui to expedite rapid production of critical Covid 19 equipment
Lifesaving medical equipment, from ventilators and defibrillators to auto-chemistry analyzers, is essential in overcoming COVID-19. To meet urgent requests from global customers that manufacture these products, SABIC has taken extraordinary steps to expedite order fulfillment for its specialty thermoplastic resins. As an example, the company rapidly supplied significant quantities of thermoplastics to two Chinese medical…
Breakaway support filament reduces post production time
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, launched AMS31F filament–a breakaway support material for fused deposition modeling. The filament maintains rigidity during printing and has excellent pliability during post processing for easier removal of scaffolding at room temperature, which can help reduce the time required to produce finished parts. The AMS31F filament is proprietary […]
Sabic showcases multiple additive materials at formnext
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, plans to further the evolution of additive manufacturing technology and promote application innovation. It will do so by leveraging its resin technologies and process capabilities to develop differentiated material solutions for various additive-manufacturing processes. At formnext SABIC is featuring its newest filaments for fused deposition modeling, including […]
How to pick the right plastic for Additive Manufacturing
Which material not only suits your design, but also the additive manufacturing process? Here’s a look at the attributes and requirements of popular additive manufacturing processes and guidance on selecting the right resins and compounds for each of them. By Vandita Pai-Paranjape, Senior Manager, Additive Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation, SABIC Successful additive manufacturing with plastic […]
Three new filament materials for additive manufacturing
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, announced three new filaments for fused deposition modeling: ULTEM AM1010F filament for general high-temperature applications, including tooling; and ULTEM AMHU1010F, and LEXAN AMHC620F filaments for healthcare applications. These new materials can be used for end-use parts as well as prototypes. The company is also applying its expertise […]
SABIC debuts tough high-impact LEXAN EXL filament
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, launched LEXAN EXL AMHI240F filament, a polycarbonate (PC) copolymer that delivers high impact performance and low-temperature ductility. The filament addresses the need for higher-performing materials in the industrial sector, and is for use in Stratasys Fortus Classic industrial printers. It is a potential material of choice for […]
SABIC debuts tough high-impact LEXAN™ EXL filament for fused deposition modeling
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is launching LEXAN EXL AMHI240F filament. This new material is based on SABIC’s LEXAN EXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer technology, which delivers high impact performance and low-temperature ductility. The new filament addresses the need for higher-performing materials in the industrial sector, and is designed for use in Stratasys Fortus […]
SABIC Wins Top Honors at 2009 SPE Innovation Awards Ceremony
Automotive applications molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ materials received eight honors as part of the 2009 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Innovation Awards Program: four winners – including the Hall of Fame Award – and four finalists. The winners ranged from body panels and pedestrian protection to lighting, interior trim, and wiring. The awards…