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GEHR Plastics, Inc. launches first 3D filament with recycled wood fibers

ECO-FIL-A-GEHR Wood by GEHR Plastics, Inc.

GEHR Plastics, Inc. announced the launch of ECO-FIL-A-GEHR^® Wood, the first 3D filament made of Sulapac^®.

ECO-FIL-A-GEHR Wood consists of recycled wood fibers mixed with biodegradable biopolymers. The eco-filament gives the printed objects the natural look and feel of wood. It can be used to print both extremely robust and stable parts as well as light, highly detailed objects. The natural wood in the filament even gives products a subtle, natural scent. The material has high dimensional stability and elastic properties for 3D printing and filament extrusion. www.gehrplastics.com

Mitsubishi Chemical Group – Engineered Shapes & Solutions releases samples of plant-derived bioengineering plastic

Durabio D93 by Mitusishi Chemical Group – Engineered Shapes & Solutions.

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group – Engineered Shapes & Solutions announced that it will begin providing samples of DURABIO^™ D93 series, a new grade of the plant-derived bioengineering plastic DURABIO with a higher biobased synthetic polymer content.

DURABIO is a bioengineering plastic made using the renewable plant-derived raw material, isosorbide, that reduces the use of petroleum and contributes to lowering greenhouse gases because the plants used as raw materials absorb carbon dioxide during the growth process.

The D93 has a biobased synthetic polymer content of approximately 74%, an improvement of more than 15% from the 58% of the D73 series, while retaining the features of transparency, scratch resistance, coloration and high heat resistance (deflection temperature under load: 268.7°F/131°C. It also has a surface hardness comparable to that of acrylic resin and can be used across a wide range of sectors, including information electronic equipment, automotive parts and daily necessities. www.mcam.com

SCM Group introduces new drilling solutions with integrated software

The morbidelli pwx500 drilling machine by SCM Group.

SCM Group launched morbidelli cx110 and morbidelli pwx500, expanding its drilling solutions to offer a specialized response to the needs of both craft businesses and the large furniture industry. The two new solutions can be found at either end of the range of morbidelli drilling machines: the cx110 model is mainly dedicated to companies that, regardless of their size and productivity volumes, desire a compact solution that is versatile, efficient and capable of solving critical issues of flexible machining; morbidelli pwx500, on the other hand, is for large furniture manufacturers and contractors looking for high-speed, connected and integrated drilling solutions without sacrificing the quality of the finishing and precision.

“Market demands waver between two extremes: high production standards per shift and extremely flexible batch 1 machining work. SCM Group’s new morbidelli drilling machines were created to interpret the client’s expectations by developing the ‘best machine’ without compromises for both the artisan and large furniture manufacturers,” Bruno Di Napoli, SCM Group business unit manager for machining centres and drilling solutions said. “Nowadays, we can say with even more certainty that we have a product range to suit every company requirement with new solutions which in both cases offer top performance at highly competitive prices.”

In addition to the two new machines, SCM Group has integrated a new drilling software, Maestro 3Drill, to apply morbidelli numerically controlled programming software to drilling machines.

The software will give users the option to directly import three-dimensional solids with automatic recognition of the holes to be performed. This speeds up and simplifies the user’s programming experience. www.scmgroup.com

Ensinger introduces ultra-detectable food grade plastic

TECAFORM AH UB blue by Ensinger.

Ensinger announced TECAFORM AH UD blue, a food grade plastic that is an ultra-detectable POM-C (acetal copolymer).

Food safety is extremely important in the food industry so, to help keep products safe from unwanted particulates, high speed food production lines are used to detect particulate matter in the food product in one of three ways; using optical scanners that can detect blue materials, metal detection equipment or x-ray equipment. TECAFORM AH UD blue is the first plastic that will be detected regardless of the scanning method being used.

TECAFORM AH UD blue offers high strength and stiffness, excellent wear resistance that minimizes friction and extends the lifespan of components, low moisture absorption to reduce swelling and maintain stability in humid environments and chemical resistance that can withstand exposure to a variety of chemicals without compromising performance. It also is easily machinable, allowing for precise and intricate component design. www.ensingerplastics.com

SABIC – Functional Forms launches new compounds for automotive industry

Car with adaptive cruise control.

SABIC – Functional Forms has added two new LNP^™ STAT-KON^™ compounds for advanced driver assistant systems (ADAS) to improve roadway safety. The company’s new LNP STAT-KON WDF40RID and WDF40RI compounds are suited for ADAS radar absorbers and can help propel adoption of millimeter wave (mmWave) radar, which improves sensor accuracy and range.

The two new compounds will help address increased noise-to-signal ratio, a key issue of mmWave radar. To minimize noise that interferes with the transmission of the main radar signal, these compounds provide a high dissipation factor for efficient absorption. Compared to other semi-crystalline glass filled materials, the new glass fiber-reinforced grades deliver higher absorption and lower reflectivity.

“Steady improvements in accuracy and reliability are helping ADAS technologies increase vehicle safety,” said Joshua Chiaw, director of business management and LNP & NORYL specialties at SABIC – Functional Forms. “To help accelerate ADAS improvements, SABIC continues to add new specialty materials with exceptional properties that have the potential to enhance the design and performance of ADAS sensors ecosystem including radar, LiDAR and camera components.” www.sabic.com/ff