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High-performance eco tyres for the European market

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is participating in the Geneva International Motor Show 2010, running from 2 – 14 March 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. The company's high-performance eco tyre "C.drive2" is shown in Europe for the first time, together with its eco flagship tyre "dB super E-spec", released on the European market in the summer of 2009. In addition, a specially tuned Toyota Prius Hybrid wearing "super E-spec" concept tyres coloured based on an image of green leaves is showcased in Geneva.

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Gabriel-Chemie introduces new colour masterbatches

In partnership with Ciba, Gabriel-Chemie developed its Maxithen PPSYS solution, which enabled a UV stabiliser and flame retardant combination for the first time.

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Victrex PEEK as lining material in the processing industry

In the process industries, lining with plastics is a method used frequently to protect components against corrosion and chemical attack. However, conventional plastics lack chemical, diffusion, and abrasion resistance.

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Low-emission polyacetals for the automotive industry

DuPont has introduced new low-emission grades of Delrin, which are said to provide very low volatile release without a reduction in mechanical performance versus the standard grades, including very good creep and fatigue resistance.

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Momentive launches Silplus platform

Momentive Performance Materials has introduced Silplus silicone elastomers, a new global high consistency elastomer platform, based on a uniform production process and raw material inputs.

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First transmission cross-beam made of plastic

For the first time, a transmission cross beam has been manufactured of polyamide and used as standard in the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo 550i.

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Better surface quality and accuracy

As of January 2010, Kraiburg provides calandered plates produced on a new roller unit.

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New silicone thermal gel sheets for heat dissipation

New sheet type silicone thermal gel sheets from Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC) feature control and dissipation of heat in electronic components. Applications include computer internal components such as CPU, motherboards, power transformers, power supply equipment, and electronic parts such as semiconductors that produce heat.

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Ready-to-use silicone elastomer compounds

Silicone rubber elastomers are used across the automotive, consumer goods, healthcare and high voltage insulation markets. Their ability to be used in extreme operating temperatures, as well as their ozone resistance, electrical conductivity, flame resistance and physiological inertness make them a very good choice to consider for a wide variety of elastomeric parts.

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Fast-curing two-part RTV silicone sealant

Dow Corning has launched a series of two-part RTV (room temperature vulcanisation) silicone sealants that combine an adhesive base and catalyst that provides a longer lasting, more versatile seal.

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