MANNHEIM, GERMANY (Aug. 6, 3:15 p.m. ET) — BMW, Ford, Porsche and VW all presented papers at the recent VDI plastics in automotive engineering conference in Mannheim about how foam molding can save ...

Structural foam molding can offer processors another option for customers who are seeking a part that offers strength and durability with reduced weight. Generally reserved for medium- to high-volume ...

Because of the laws of aerodynamics, you have to streamline exterior automotive design in order to minimise air friction and reduce fuel consumption. The pursuit of comfort and aesthetics has had a ...

The global foam plastics market was valued at $102.0 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $123.7 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2020 to 2027. Foam plastics, also known as ...

Selbyville, Delaware, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foam Plastics Market is projected to reach USD 90.3 billion by 2032, as per a recent study by Global Market Insights Inc. This growth is ...

Swedish chemicals company Nexam Chemical and its partner Verdofoam have developed a process to produce expanded bioplastic foam suitable for common packaging and insulation applications. The advance ...

What differentiates complex fluids from mere fluids? What makes them unique is that they are neither solid nor liquid. Among such complex fluids are foams. They are used as a model to understand the ...

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 -- Biodegradable plastics are supposed to be good for the environment. But because they are specifically made to degrade quickly, they cannot be recycled. In Physics of ...