A one-step route to bioplastic monomers
Aerobic oxidation of a biomass-derived substrate [5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural; HMF] in methanol and ethylene glycol produces monomers MFDC — the methyl ester of furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) — and HEFDC — the ethylene glycol ester of FDCA. These monomers are recognized as crucial for the manufacture of polyethylene furanoate (PEF) — a promising 100% renewables-based polymer that can […]
AddiFab Intrigues With 3D Printing Freedom For Injection Molding
“It’s kind of basic,” says AddiFab Inc. CEO Carsten Jarfelt, “we combine the freedom of 3D printing with the known, credible, repeatable benefits of injection molding.” AddiFab recently emerged from stealth with its Freeform Injection Molding (FIM) technology, offering an interesting business proposition that effectively brings together the best of two worlds in manufacturing. 3D […]
Digilens Unwraps World’s First Augmented Reality Lens Made From Mitsubishi Chemical Hard Plastic
AWE CONFERENCE- SANTA CLARA, CA – DigiLens Inc., an innovator in holographic waveguide display technology for augmented reality (AR) devices, today announced the world’s first full-color eyeglass display using robust plastic substrates. The news comes on the heels of the company’s recent announcement of the closing of a $50 million Series C round of funding. […]
Mitsubishi Chemical to Boost U.S. Production of SoarnoL™ EVOH Resin
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga) today announced that it has decided to increase the annual production capacity of SoarnoL™ ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) resin by 3,000 tons to 41,000 tons at its consolidated subsidiary Noltex L.LC. (Noltex; Head office: Texas, the U.S., President: Kuniyoshi Asano). The production increase […]
Mitsubishi Chemical Receives 2018 Catalysis Society of Japan Award (Industrial Field) for Development of Ultra-High Active, Ultra-High Selective Chromium-based Ethylene Trimerization Catalyst
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga) announces that its development of a chromium-based ethylene trimerization catalyst for synthesizing 1-hexene has been awarded the 2018 Catalysis Society of Japan (CSJ) Award in the Industrial Field. CSJ is Japan’s leading association in the field of catalyst research. The award was presented in […]
Glenn’s Freedom Jeep Dealership Promotes Luxury and Strength in Contemporary Design
Project | Glenn’s Freedom Jeep Location | Lexington, KY Architect | Johnson Early Architects, Lexington, KY Fabricator | CEI Materials, Manchester, MI Installer | CEI Materials, Manchester, MI General Contractor | Brett Construction Co., Lexington, KY Product | ALPOLIC® PE in HPA High Polished Aluminum, MRO Anthracite Grey, and QCP Harvest Trail Bamboo / 3MM […]
Straws Using Mitsubishi Chemical’s BioPBS™ Adopted by Washington Hotel
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga) today announced that straws using MCC’s BioPBS™ plant-derived and biodegradable polymer have been adopted at facilities operated by Washington Hotel Corporation (Washington Hotel; Head office: Nagoya-shi, Aichi; President: Kazuo Uchida). Straws used at all of the corporation’s facilities, including restaurants in its hotels, were […]
MCAM’s Impact shield protects 12-volt battery in severe crash
As conventionally powered passenger vehicles become more electronic and need bigger batteries to run onboard systems, protecting cells during severe crashes becomes more difficult. While the structure around batteries already is high strength and provides adequate protection for normal crashes, during severe crashes the protective structure itself can deform and puncture the battery, rendering it […]
The Many Advantages Of Metal Wall Panels
It’s no wonder metal walls are popular in both commercial and residential construction. They offer a multitude of design capabilities and a sustainable barrier to weather. While most often utilized in commercial office, educational and manufacturing buildings, metal wall panels also have unique uses in residential homes and condos. Aesthetics. Metal panels create a beautiful […]
Wall Decals that POP | Connecting Brands with Shoppers
An extension of wallcoverings, decals are increasingly used in display and point of purchase (POP) for advertising, promotional materials, wayfinding, and accenting larger vinyl graphics. In this space, a variety of industries like airports, gas stations, and retail use digitally printed wall decals for the ability to match existing décor and create custom graphics. Before […]
MC-CAM/UCSB Partnership Extended Through 2022
The Mitsubishi Chemical Center for Advanced Materials (MC-CAM) at UCSB has been extended for an additional 4-year term, from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2022. The renewal will continue the successful research alliance between UCSB and Mitsubishi Chemical through 21 years of partnership. Under the terms of the renewal agreement, Mitsubishi Chemical will invest […]
Mitsubishi Chemical to add TPE capacity in India
MUMBAI, India—Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is planning to build a facility to manufacture thermoplastic elastomers at its production site in Silvassa, eastern India. The project is scheduled to come on-stream by the end of fiscal 2019, with products destined for the automotive interior market, Mitsubishi Chemical said. The company is adding the unit at the site […]