Polymer

Synthetic Co-Polymer Nanodisc Enabling Near-Native Membrane Protein Assays, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Membrane, Molecular Systems Biology, Polymer, Cell, Protein, Detergent, Environment, ETH Zurich, Genome, Lipid, Postdoctoral researcher, Biology, SMA, Cryogenic electron microscopy

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In this webinar, the featured speakers will introduce the application of synthetic co-polymer nanodisc to solubilize and stabilize membrane proteins for further characterization.

Key Points: 
  • In this free webinar, gain insights into the application of synthetic co-polymer nanodisc to solubilize and stabilize membrane proteins for further characterization.
  • TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In this webinar, the featured speakers will introduce the application of synthetic co-polymer nanodisc to solubilize and stabilize membrane proteins for further characterization.
  • Polymers — made of alternating acidic and hydrophobic groups — can integrate into the membrane and self-assemble so-called native nanodisc.
  • Join this webinar to gain insights into the application of synthetic co-polymer nanodisc to solubilize and stabilize membrane proteins for further characterization.

Superior Polymers Releases Groundbreaking Medical-Grade PEEK Composite Combining Carbon Fiber, Hydroxyapatite, and Polyether Ether Ketone for Medical Applications

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Carbon, Inorganic polymer, Polymer, North American Spine Society, NASS, Friction, Osteoconduction, PEEK, Fatigue, Superior, Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers, Magnolia, Instrument, Business development, Hemolysis, Medical device, Ceramic, Plastics, Thermoplastic

Magnolia Trinity PEEK combines carbon fiber, hydroxyapatite, and polyether ether ketone—three critical materials required in high performance medical applications.

Key Points: 
  • Magnolia Trinity PEEK combines carbon fiber, hydroxyapatite, and polyether ether ketone—three critical materials required in high performance medical applications.
  • Now, Magnolia Trinity PEEK brings unparalleled versatility, biocompatibility, and durability for medical devices such as orthopedic and cardiovascular implants or surgical instruments, catheter components, and more.
  • “Superior Polymers pushed the boundaries of material science to create Magnolia Trinity PEEK,” said Bob Fruge, Superior Polymers Director of Business Development.
  • Additional key features and benefits of Magnolia Trinity PEEK include:
    Fatigue resistance: Carbon fiber reinforcement enhances the fatigue resistance of PEEK.

CJ Biomaterials, Revelop Take Home Prestigious Red Dot Design Award for PHA Head-Up Toothbrush

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Olive, Banila Co., Hyundai California Design concepts, Polymer, PHA, CJ CheilJedang, NatureWorks, Toothbrush, FDA, Biopolymer, Chemistry, PLA, Red Dot, Senechal, Accor, Nature, Wood-plastic composite, Cosmetics, Typesetting, Sustainability

Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2023) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has been recognized with the prestigious German 2023 Red Dot Design Award for its PHA Head-Up Toothbrush, developed in collaboration with Revelop, an eco-friendly design specialist. Made with a blend of industrially compostable polylactic acid (PLA) and PHA, rather than petroleum-based plastic, the toothbrush has an enhanced environmental profile and was selected as the winner in the "Sustainable" category within the Design Concept discipline in the awards program.

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  • Developed with a blend of industrially compostable PLA & PHA, selected as winner in Sustainability category
    Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2023) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has been recognized with the prestigious German 2023 Red Dot Design Award for its PHA Head-Up Toothbrush, developed in collaboration with Revelop, an eco-friendly design specialist.
  • As one of only a few companies that are capable of mass-producing PHA, CJ Biomaterials is committed to impactful action delivering eco-friendly solutions with its extensive PHA technology platform.
  • "We hope recognition in the Red Dot Design Award will help to promote the advantages of PHA and accelerate the commercialization of PHA-based products by demonstrating the versatility of its applications in various end products," says Max Senechal, Chief Commercial Officer of CJ Biomaterials.
  • CJ Biomaterials was selected as the winner in the “Sustainable” category of the 2023 Red Dot Design Award for a PHA Head-Up Toothbrush it developed in collaboration with Revelop.

Cicor and Clayens will collaborate to offer one-stop shop solutions for smart drug delivery devices

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Partnership, Polymer, Vista Equity Partners, SIX Swiss Exchange, OEP, Health, Electronics, EMS, CDMO, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Bronschhofen

Cicor is one of Europe's fastest growing manufacturers of high-reliability electronics for medical, industrial and aerospace & defence applications headquartered in Boudry, Switzerland.

Key Points: 
  • Cicor is one of Europe's fastest growing manufacturers of high-reliability electronics for medical, industrial and aerospace & defence applications headquartered in Boudry, Switzerland.
  • Clayens is a European leader in the processing of polymers, composites and precision metal parts, headquartered in Genas, France.
  • The joint offering specifically responds to the growing demand for smart drug delivery devices that significantly improve patient care, enable traceability of high value medicine and ultimately reduce healthcare cost.
  • The collaboration of Cicor and Clayens as independent groups is endorsed by One Equity Partners (OEP), a shareholder in both companies.

GL CHEMTEC Unveils Refreshed Visual Identity and New Website Cementing Position as Leading Specialty CDMO in North America

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Research, Nanotechnology, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health, General Health, Science, GL, Partnership, Polymer, GLC, Business, BISU Visual Identity, Active ingredient, Bell, ISO, Growth, Chemistry, API, CDMO, Fine chemical, Renewable energy

The new visual identity arrives at a pivotal moment in the company's journey, aligning with GLC's remarkable growth.

Key Points: 
  • The new visual identity arrives at a pivotal moment in the company's journey, aligning with GLC's remarkable growth.
  • The elevated design of the new GLC website reflects the company’s unique position as a highly differentiated, specialty CDMO in North America.
  • “GL CHEMTEC's refreshed visual identity and new website reflect a new era of growth while maintaining our commitment to our mission.
  • For more information about GL CHEMTEC and to explore their enhanced online presence, please visit their website .

Lygos & CJ FNT Partner to Deliver High-Performing, Sustainable Materials

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Research, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Food, Beverage, Environment, Fitness & Nutrition, Retail, Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Biotechnology, Health, Manufacturing, Partnership, Polymer, CJ CheilJedang, Safety, Organic acid, CJ, Growth, CDMO, Fermentation, Fine chemical, History of Istanbul, Collaboration

Lygos, a sustainable specialty chemical company, and CJ Food & Nutrition Tech (CJ FNT) (KRX:097950), a global fermentation and biotechnology company and business unit of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, today announced the companies have signed an agreement to support large-scale manufacturing of amino and organic acid precursors for Lygos’ Soltellus™ & Ecoteria™ products.

Key Points: 
  • Lygos, a sustainable specialty chemical company, and CJ Food & Nutrition Tech (CJ FNT) (KRX:097950), a global fermentation and biotechnology company and business unit of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, today announced the companies have signed an agreement to support large-scale manufacturing of amino and organic acid precursors for Lygos’ Soltellus™ & Ecoteria™ products.
  • CJ has over 60 years in the fermentation business with expertise in microbial fermentation and infrastructure to scale and optimize production processes.
  • The partnership enables Lygos to utilize CJ’s state-of-the-art manufacturing capacity, and access existing technology and optimization tools from their newly formed precision fermentation CDMO (Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization) business.
  • Ecoteria™ malonates offer safety, sustainability, performance, and supply resiliency benefits in fragrances, coatings, agriculture chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other specialty applications.

Victrex announces a new product grade launch, Victrex Pharmaceutical Contact (PC)101 (VICTREX PC101™), developed exclusively for the Drug Delivery device market

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Medical Devices, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Polymer, Multimedia, Certification, Risk, Intellectual property, Original equipment manufacturer, Safety, Energy industry, Medication, Electronics, Temperature, PEEK, USP, Fatigue, Nature, PAEK, Thermoplastic, Medical device, Victrex

Victrex plc , a pioneer in the development of PEEK biomaterial solutions, have today launched a new product grade developed exclusively for Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical Contact applications.

Key Points: 
  • Victrex plc , a pioneer in the development of PEEK biomaterial solutions, have today launched a new product grade developed exclusively for Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical Contact applications.
  • VICTREX PC101™ is a PEEK-based material ideally suited to non-implantable Pharmaceutical contact and drug delivery applications for less than 24-hour tissue contact duration, whether they are production line equipment or primary packaging and end delivery devices.
  • This insight and experience have enabled them to become a key player in the drug delivery device space over recent years.
  • Victrex PC101™ is perfectly placed to support them.”
    To find out more about starting a drug delivery device product development project contact us today.

CPChem, QatarEnergy finalize financing on Ras Laffan, Qatar, petrochemicals project

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Monday, October 9, 2023
Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, Food, Islam, Polymer, QatarEnergy, Texas Gulf Coast, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Natural gas, Chemical, Finance

Ras Laffan Petrochemicals, a joint venture company owned 30% by Chevron Phillips Chemical and 70% by QatarEnergy, today announced that it has secured $4.4 billion to finance an integrated polymers facility to be located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

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  • Ras Laffan Petrochemicals, a joint venture company owned 30% by Chevron Phillips Chemical and 70% by QatarEnergy, today announced that it has secured $4.4 billion to finance an integrated polymers facility to be located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.
  • The project financing comprises commercial and Islamic lenders and a group of export credit agencies.
  • “CPChem very much appreciates the support of the export credit agencies and financial institutions that are participating in the financing of this project,” said Darren Ercolani, CPChem Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer.
  • CPChem and QatarEnergy reached positive final investment decision for the Ras Laffan Petrochemicals project in January 2023, and startup of the facility is expected in late 2026.

Westlake Global Compounds and Resinex to Supply PVC Compounds in European and Turkish Markets

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, PVC, Partnership, Polymer

Westlake Global Compounds, a leading provider of specialty plastics compounds and a Westlake company, and Resinex, a leader in plastic distribution in Europe, today announced that the companies will extend the sales presence of Westlake’s PVC compounds.

Key Points: 
  • Westlake Global Compounds, a leading provider of specialty plastics compounds and a Westlake company, and Resinex, a leader in plastic distribution in Europe, today announced that the companies will extend the sales presence of Westlake’s PVC compounds.
  • The partnership will combine Westlake’s expertise in PVC compounds with Resinex’s expertise in distributing polymers solutions to extend Westlake products’ access throughout the Resinex organization.
  • “We are excited to partner with Resinex with our European compounding business,” said Renee Havrilla, Vice President of Westlake Global Compounds.
  • Together, we will be able to offer our customers a wider range of high-quality PVC compounds that meet their specific needs.”
    The partnership will focus on the European and Turkish market.

Global Electrically & Thermally Conductive Polymers Markets, 2023-2028 - Increasing Demand for Miniaturization of Electronic Components to Drive Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Manufacturing, Textiles, Other Technology, Technology, Chemicals, Plastics, Polymer, Electromagnetic radiation, Research report, Electrostatic discharge, Acquisition, Heraeus, Electrical resistivity and conductivity, Avient Corporation, Static electricity, Saudi Arabia, Electricity, MEA, Electronics, Celanese, Health, Electrostatic coating, Electromagnetic interference, ESD, Solvay S.A., EMI, Printed circuit board, Carbon fibers, Retail, Capacitor

The "Conducting Polymers Market by Type (Electrically Conductive, Thermally Conductive) application( ESD/EMI Shielding, Antistatic Packaging, Electrostatic Coating, Capacitor), and Region(APAC, Europe, North America, MEA) - Global Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Conducting Polymers Market by Type (Electrically Conductive, Thermally Conductive) application( ESD/EMI Shielding, Antistatic Packaging, Electrostatic Coating, Capacitor), and Region(APAC, Europe, North America, MEA) - Global Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • These polymers are integral in safeguarding electronic components from the adverse effects of electromagnetic radiation and static electricity.
  • Factors such as innovation, expansive R&D activities, and the fast-paced growth of smart fabrics and electronics propel the region's market.
  • This report segments the market for conducting polymers market on the basis of type, application, and region.