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Global EPS Sustainability Alliance (GESA) Members to Attend UNEP INC-3 Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Treaty as Accredited Observers in Nairobi, Kenya on Nov 13-19

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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CROFTON, Md., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Members of the Global EPS Sustainability Alliance (GESA) an organization brought together to represent the expanded polystyrene (EPS) industry on an international level, are attending the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution's third session (INC-3), taking place this week in Nairobi, Kenya. The GESA coalition represents the EPS industry in Africa, North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Member organizations the European Manufacturers of EPS (EUMEPS), the EPS Industry Alliance (EPS-IA), the EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA), and Expanded Polystyrene Australia (EPSA) are accredited observers of the UNEP Plastic Pollution Treaty, holding consultative roles in the negotiations on its development.

Key Points: 
  • Members of the Global EPS Sustainability Alliance (GESA) will attend this week's United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) INC-3 session on the development of an international legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
  • The members will attend as accredited observers, holding consultative roles in the negotiations taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • The GESA coalition represents the EPS industry in Africa, North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
  • Member organizations the European Manufacturers of EPS (EUMEPS) , the EPS Industry Alliance (EPS-IA) , the EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) , and Expanded Polystyrene Australia (EPSA) are accredited observers of the UNEP Plastic Pollution Treaty, holding consultative roles in the negotiations on its development.

Avient Appoints Ashish K. Khandpur as Chief Executive Officer Effective December 1, 2023

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Monday, November 13, 2023
NYSE, Specialization, Polymer, OLED, Science, Transport, Avient Corporation, University, Chemical engineering, Semiconductor, Retirement, Growth, LCD, 3M, Knowledge, Management, Avient Aviation

CLEVELAND, Nov. 13, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously voted to elect Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2023.  In connection with this appointment, the Board has elected Richard H. Fearon, Lead Independent Director, as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, also effective December 1, 2023.

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  • In connection with this appointment, the Board has elected Richard H. Fearon, Lead Independent Director, as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, also effective December 1, 2023.
  • He will remain with the Company through May 31, 2024 in an advisory capacity to help facilitate the leadership transition.
  • Dr. Khandpur joins Avient after nearly three decades at 3M, where he began in R&D and technology roles, ultimately ascending to Chief Technology Officer.
  • He has since led several different 3M businesses, most recently serving as Group President of 3M's Transportation and Electronics Business.

Lightwave Logic Provides Third Quarter 2023 Corporate Update

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Cloud, SEM, Acquisition, Engineering, Shareware Industry Awards, PIC, IP, Polymer, Learning, Innovation, Communes of Burundi, Modulation, LightWave 3D, ECOC, OEM, Conference, Partnership, Exhibition, Original equipment manufacturer, Programmable interrupt controller, AI, EO, Logic, Satellite navigation device, Video game

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power in a small form factor, today provided a corporate update in conjunction with the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • As of September 30, 2023, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $30 million, enabling the company to finance operations through April 2025.
  • Received the 2023 Industry Award for Most Innovative Hybrid PIC/Optical Integration Platform from the European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) - a premier industry exhibition.
  • The full text of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was filed with the SEC on November 9, 2023 and can be found here .
  • "We expanded our corporate facility in Englewood, Colorado by nearly 10,000 square feet for a total of approximately 23,500 square feet.

Pyrowave Introduces Nanopurification Technology: A revolutionary short-loop chemical recycling innovation to remove toxic additives and contaminants in plastics

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Plastic, Recycling, Polymer, Halogen, Health, Solubility, Electricity, GHG, ICIS, Environment, United Nations

Applied to plastic waste, this technology operates at the molecular level to remove contaminants from polymers with perfect control on purified resins.

Key Points: 
  • Applied to plastic waste, this technology operates at the molecular level to remove contaminants from polymers with perfect control on purified resins.
  • It specifically addresses a challenge faced by most plastic waste recyclers including advanced recycling: the presence of contaminants in plastic waste and in pyrolysis oil.
  • To debottleneck the access to plastic feedstock, Pyrowave standardizes the material upstream to be compliant with most advanced recycling process.
  • Pyrowave's innovation holds the promise of reshaping the plastic recycling landscape by addressing head-on the pressing environmental issue of toxic contaminants in plastics.

Lummus and Citroniq Announce Licensing and Engineering Agreements for Green Polypropylene Plants

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Citroniq Chemicals announced that the two companies have signed licensing and engineering agreements for green polypropylene plants in the U.S. The first plant, scheduled for completion in 2027, will produce 400kta of bio-polypropylene and will be first in North America with this production capability.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Citroniq Chemicals announced that the two companies have signed licensing and engineering agreements for green polypropylene plants in the U.S.
  • In April 2023, Lummus and Citroniq formed a partnership to develop four green polypropylene plants in North America using Lummus' Verdene™ polypropylene technology suite.
  • The licensing and engineering agreements announced today are for the first of the four plants.
  • The Verdene suite includes four Lummus technologies: ethanol to ethylene technology, dimer technology, olefins conversion technology and polypropylene technology.

Lummus and Citroniq Announce Licensing and Engineering Agreements for Green Polypropylene Plants

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Ethanol, World Class IT, Plastic, Polymer, Plant, Partnership, Lummus, Verden Er Vidunderlig, Engineering, Agriculture, Petrochemical

HOUSTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Citroniq Chemicals announced that the two companies have signed licensing and engineering agreements for green polypropylene plants in the U.S. The first plant, scheduled for completion in 2027, will produce 400kta of bio-polypropylene and will be first in North America with this production capability.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Citroniq Chemicals announced that the two companies have signed licensing and engineering agreements for green polypropylene plants in the U.S.
  • In April 2023, Lummus and Citroniq formed a partnership to develop four green polypropylene plants in North America using Lummus' Verdene™ polypropylene technology suite.
  • The licensing and engineering agreements announced today are for the first of the four plants.
  • The Verdene suite includes four Lummus technologies: ethanol to ethylene technology, dimer technology, olefins conversion technology and polypropylene technology.

3D Printing Materials Market worth $10.8 billion by 2033 - Exclusive Report by We Market Research

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The aerospace and automotive industries are positioned to make a significant impact on the 3D printing materials industry.

Key Points: 
  • The aerospace and automotive industries are positioned to make a significant impact on the 3D printing materials industry.
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    Likewise, the automotive industry leverages 3D printing to innovate in design and production.
  • As the aerospace and automotive sectors continue to push the boundaries of what is achievable with 3D printing, the demand for innovative and high-quality materials is set to grow substantially, making them key drivers in the 3D printing materials market.
  • One aspect of Europe's sustainability in the 3D printing materials market is the emphasis on materials derived from renewable and recycled sources.

3D Printing Materials Market worth $10.8 billion by 2033 - Exclusive Report by We Market Research

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The aerospace and automotive industries are positioned to make a significant impact on the 3D printing materials industry.

Key Points: 
  • The aerospace and automotive industries are positioned to make a significant impact on the 3D printing materials industry.
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    Likewise, the automotive industry leverages 3D printing to innovate in design and production.
  • As the aerospace and automotive sectors continue to push the boundaries of what is achievable with 3D printing, the demand for innovative and high-quality materials is set to grow substantially, making them key drivers in the 3D printing materials market.
  • One aspect of Europe's sustainability in the 3D printing materials market is the emphasis on materials derived from renewable and recycled sources.

Exploring the Applications and Types Dominating the Global Collaborative Robot Market

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Polymer, Comau, Food, Epson, Robotics, ABB, Growth, Electronics, Plastic, Chemistry, Key (company), 3D printing, Creative industries

Inclusion of company profiles aims to provide insights into the strategic initiatives of these market players.

Key Points: 
  • Inclusion of company profiles aims to provide insights into the strategic initiatives of these market players.
  • Key Companies in the Global Collaborative Robot Market:
    Prominent market participants in the collaborative robot sector comprise ABB Ltd, Fanuc Corporation, Kuka AG, Denso Robotics, Inc, Seiko Epson Corporation, AUBO Robotics, Comau SpA, Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc., Bosch Rexroth AG, Precise Automation, Inc, Productive Robotics, Inc, Techman Robot Inc, Universal Robots A/S, and Yaskawa Motoman.
  • These industry leaders have been identified based on their significant contributions to the market and their noteworthy presence in the global landscape.
  • This report provides comprehensive insights into the global collaborative robot market, addressing a series of key questions:
    Global Trends: The report analyzes trends in the global collaborative robot market across different regions, offering a comprehensive view of market dynamics and regional variations.

Aerospace and Automotive Industries Drive Adoption of Additive Manufacturing, Propelling Market Growth

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The future of additive manufacturing looks promising, with a surge in its adoption across various industrial and medical sectors.

Key Points: 
  • The future of additive manufacturing looks promising, with a surge in its adoption across various industrial and medical sectors.
  • This growth can be attributed to the increasing applications of additive manufacturing across numerous industrial verticals.
  • Printer Type: The global additive manufacturing market is segmented into two primary categories: Industrial 3D Printers and Desktop 3D Printers.
  • Metals dominate the market, driven by increased demand in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, dental, and academic industries.