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Micromax is a brand of printable, stretchable, and moldable functional thick film inks, pastes and ceramic tapes © DuPont

16.09.22 – Microcircuit and component materials products

Microcircuit and component materials products

DuPont launches “Micromax” brand

DuPont announced the launch of a new brand, “Micromax”, that will encompass the products formerly under the Microcircuit and Component Materials brand. Von Jörg Dambock

“Ultra-Mix” has been developed for combining separate compounds online during extrusion. © E-Xhead

03.08.22 – E-Xhead presents new patented product

E-Xhead presents new patented product

“Ultra-Mix” one-step process compounding unit

Traditional XLPE cables are produced with ready-made compounds from various suppliers. These compounds have predefined recipes of base LDPE, Silane or ... Von Jörg Dambock

Dow introduced “HFDD 4201”, a new technology that is part of the “Endurance” family of “Next Gen XLPE” compounds for power transmission © Dow/adobestock

01.08.22 – Carbon reduction and usage of renewable feedstock

Carbon reduction and usage of renewable feedstock

Sustainability offering for the wire and cable industry

Latest Dow technologies are designed with safer materials and a strong commitment to carbon reduction and usage of renewable feedstock for high productivity, ... Von Jörg Dambock

The first-ever “Borcycle” M jacketing compound “Borcycle M ME7153SY”, used in medium voltage cables similar to the one shown in the photo, contains 50% post-consumer recyclate. © Borealis

21.07.22 – Borealis and Borouge showcased at “wire” 2022

Borealis and Borouge showcased at “wire” 2022

Sustainable wire and cable innovations

A wide range of innovative technologies and material solutions for wire and cable were highlighted at the booth of Borealis and Borouge at “wire” 2022. ... Von Jörg Dambock

Repsol will use a first-of-its-kind energy-efficient process to produce high-purity XLPE cable compounds, based on Buss’ “LSHC” process (Linear Short Hyper Clean). © Buss/Shutterstock

20.07.22 – Repsol chooses Buss “LSHC” technology

Repsol chooses Buss “LSHC” technology

High-purity XLPE cable compounds

Buss AG has been awarded a contract for the realisation of a 27kta production plant for crosslinkable polyethylene XLPE cable compounds by Repsol. The ... Von Jörg Dambock

Planar sample of a graphene-based PVC being measured according to ASTM D4935-18. © Delta Tecnic

19.07.22 – EMI shielding effectiveness on a wide range of frequencies

EMI shielding effectiveness on a wide range of frequencies

Graphene-based PVC

The compounding industry plays a key role in tomorrow's world, as its raw materials are supplied to strategic sectors such as cable, automotive and construction. ... Von Jörg Dambock

The “ZSK 70 Mc18” twin screw extruder that Coperion is presenting at “K 2022” has a 70mm screw diameter and is equipped with numerous features that improve handling and enable increased efficiency in compounding and recycling. © Coperion

15.07.22 – Coperion and Coperion K-Tron at “K 2022”

Coperion and Coperion K-Tron at “K 2022”

Processing and recycling of plastics

At “K 2022” (19-26 October 2022, Dusseldorf), Coperion and Coperion K-Tron will be presenting a variety of new and ongoing developments at their booth ... Von Jörg Dambock

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