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Plastics Materials - Cutting Edge Technologies and Trends - Technical InsightsPublished by: Frost & Sullivan Published: Aug. 17, 2004 Table of Contents1. Executive Summary 1. Overview 1. Overview 2. Global Technology Highlights (N. America; Europe; Asia) 2. Scope and Methodology 1. Scope 2. Methodology 2. Major Plastics Materials Review (North America; Europe; Asia) 1. Polyolefins 1. Multifaceted Polypropylenes (PP) 2. Highly Elastic Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers 3. Specialty Metallocene-Based Polypropylene (PP) Copolymers 4. Transparent and Flexible Polypropylene (PP) Film Grade 2. Polyesters 1. Crystal-Clear Chemically Bound UV Absorber PET 2. Flavor/Color Retaining Heat-Set PET 3. High Humidity-Resistant PGA (Polyglycolic Acid) 4. Novel Barrier-Enhanced Beer Bottle PET 3. Styrenics 1. BASF's High Transparency; Weatherable Low Gloss; and Extrusion Printable Styrenics 2. Chevron Phillips' Enhanced Extrusion And Molding Grade Styrenic Block Copolymers 4. Vinyls; Polyurethanes 1. Super Flexible; Enhanced Heat Stabilized and Plasticizer-Free Vinyl Compounds 2. Polyurethanes--Non-Glass; VOC-Free Polyurethane Spray-Up Technology 5. Composites 1. One-Step Cure; High Filler Wet Out DCPD (Dicyclopentadiene) 2. Self-Reinforced All-Polypropylene Coextruded Tapes 6. Polylactides (PLAs); Electronic Polymers 1. Renewable Polylactide Injection Molding Grade and Application Development 2. Electronic Polymers 3. Engineering Plastics Materials Assessment (North America; Europe; Asia) 1. Polycarbonate (PC) 1. Lexan SLX Paintless PC 2. Higher Performance Makrolon DP1-1848 Copolycarbonate 3. Plasma-Coated Polycarbonate Auto Glazing 4. Edge Glow CD/DVD Fluoresent PC 5. Flat Panel TV Non-Halogenated FR PC/ABS 6. Chemically Resistant Tailored PC 2. Nylon (Polyamide; PA) 1. Plated Metal Replacing Zytel HTN 2. Unalloyed Paintable Technyl A 238P M25 3. Industry First Thermoformable Nylon 4. Ultra-High-Flow Nylon 6 3. Polyester (Polybutylene Terephthalate; PBT; Polyethylene Terephthalate; PET) 1. Polyester (Polybutylene Terephthalate; Polyethylene Terephthalate) 2. High Flow PBT/PET Valox EH 7020HF 3. Shine-E Rynite PET Class A Finish Grade 4. Outdoor Weatherable Ultradur S4090 PBT/PET/ASA Tri-Alloy 4. Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO; Polyphenylene Ether; PPE) 1. Large Part Formable Noryl PPX (PP/PPO) Alloy 2. Enhanced Chemical Resistant Noryl CRX (PPO/Styrene Butadiene) Grade 3. Cost Performance; Chemically Resistant Xyron PPE/PPS Alloy 5. Acetal (POM) 1. Delrin Acetal Decorating Solutions 2. World's First Thermoforamble Acetal 6. Thermoset Engineering Plastics 1. Noryl ETX Thermoset PPO 2. DMC X-Cel Phenolic Bulk Molding Compound 4. Thermoplastic Elastomers Materials Assessment (North America; Europe) 1. Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVS) 1. Introduction 2. Cost Performanced; Shrinkage Controlled TPV Alloy 3. Novel Crosslinked Silicone Vulcanizates (TPSiV) 4. New Hygroscopic; Fully Vulcanized; Polyolefin TPV 5. Harsh; Environment-Resistant Polyacrylate Vulcanizate 6. Highly Vulcanized Soft TPV 7. M-EPDM TPV Toughening 2. Styrene Block Copolymers (SBCS) 1. Tailorable; PVC Alternative SEBS Elastomer 2. Automotive; PVC Replacement SEBS TPE 3. Super Soft; Water-Clear Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) 4. Rubber-Like SEBS and SEPS TPE Compounds 5. Medical Grade TPE Styrenic Olefin Alloys 3. Thermoplastic Olefins (TPOS) 1. Enhanced Post-Metallocene Catalyzed Olefinic TPEs 2. Metallocene-Catalyzed Ethylene Propylene TPEs 3. Reaction Compounded Soft TPOs 4. Engineered Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) 5. Advanced Automotive Interior Thermoplastic Olefins (TPOs) 4. Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) 1. Easy-To-Extrude; Higher Durometer TPU Elastomer 2. Soft Touch; High Performance; Rubberized TPU Grade 3. Halogen-Free; Flame Retardant (FR) TPU 4. Fast Cycling; Thin-Wall Part TPU 5. High Moisture Vapor Transmission (MVT) Film TPU Grade 6. Low Temperature Impact TPU 7. Aesthetically Pleasing Clear TPUs 5. High Performance Plastics Materials Assessment (North America; Europe; Asia) 1. Specialty Crystallines 1. Elastomer Modified PPS Xtel XK Alloys 2. High Surface Quality; Reduced Warpage Polyphthalamides (PPAs) 3. Micromolding Medical Grade Polyamide-Imide 4. Lead-Free; Solder-Resistant Thermx PCT Polyester 2. Polysulfones 1. Self-Cleaning Polysulfone Application 2. Harsh-Environment-Resistant Polyphenyl Sulfone 3. Gharda Chemicals Growing Sulfone Family 3. Liquid Crystalline Polymers 1. Liquid Crystalline Polymers 2. Vectra E130: LCP Electrical Grades 3. New Generation High-Strength LCPs 4. Medical Grade Vectra MT LCP 4. Polyetherimides 1. Extreme Heat Ultem XHT 2. First-Generation PEI Electronic Films 5. Polyetherether-Ketones 1. Victrex PEEK HT 2. Gharda Chemical's Patented PEEK 6. Specialty Amorphous; Fluoropolymer 1. Parmax Self-Reinforced Polymers 2. Extreme Chemical Clarity Xylex XCC 3. Cyclic Olefin Copolymers (COC) 4. Fluoropolymer--Dyneon THV X 815 G Fluoroelastomer 6. Compounded Plastics Materials Survey (North America; Europe) 1. Specialty Compounds 1. Anti-Counterfeiting Micro-Tagged ABS and PC 2. Laser Etching PC and Acrylic 3. Toughened; Clear EXL Silicone Rubber Modified PC 4. Weatherable SLX In-Mold Decorating (IMD) Film Inserts 5. Stat-Tech ESD Compounds 6. Internally Lubricated PPO Compounds; PTT Metal Replacement Compounds 2. Conductive Compounds 1. Static-Free Nanotube Compound 2. Inherently Conductive Polymers 3. Thermally Conductive LCP; Nylon 6 and 66; PC; and PPS 4. Therma-Tech Thermally Conductive Compounds 3. Filled Compounds; Recycle Content Compounds 1. High Specific Gravity PP; PA; and ABS 2. Aromatic Scented Thermoplastics 3. Visualfx Special Effects Coloring 4. Recycle Content Compounds 4. Stock Shapes 1. Self-Cleaning PC Sheet 2. High UV Greenhouse Sheet 7. Plastics Additives Materials Survey (North America; Europe; Asia) 1. Colorants; Release Agents; Modifiers; Compatibilizers 1. Colorants; Release Agents; Modifiers; Compatibilizers 2. Blowing Agents; Processing Aids 2. Antistats; Fillers 1. Antistats 2. Fillers 8. Plastics Materials Technology Sourceguide 1. Sourceguide Elements 1. Plastics Materials Webwatch Directory 2. Key Market Leaders - Plastic 3. Other Major Companies - Plastics 4. Key Market Leaders Competitive To Plastic 5. Important Plastic Endusers 2. Appendices 1. Plastics Materials Trade Journals; Trade Shows; and Trade Associations 2. Other Major Trade Journal References - Plastics 3. Key Trade Associations - Plastics 4. Key Trade Shows - Plastics 6. Key Database Sources - Plastics 7. Key Reference Work Sources - Plastics 8. Key Study Sources - Plastics 9. Frost & Sullivan 2004 Technology Awards 1. Technology Innovation 1. Award Description 2. Technology Innovation 2. Technology Leadership 1. Award Description 2. Technology Leadership 10. Decision Support Tables 1. Vehicle Production and Semiconductor Production 1. Total Vehicle Production Units 2. Semiconductor Market & Semiconductor Equipment Market 2. Materials Statistics 1. Aluminium Consumption 2. Steel Consumption AbstractKeeping Pace with Technology Key to the Development of Cost-Effective Plastics ApplicationsMaintaining global competitiveness in plastics application development hinges upon continuous vigilance in relating the "parts to the whole" of plastics materials technology. The drive toward economical, performance-focused application development is likely to gather momentum with the early adoption of emerging, cutting-edge technologies in volume-oriented, high-end specialty polymer industry segments. Technical Insights’ recent research service on emerging technologies and trends in the plastics materials industry is a compendium of hard-to-find data/information collated from prioritized trade sources. It defines and describes the value of a given technology in different polymer segments such as major plastics material, engineering plastics, thermoplastic elastomers, higher performance plastics, compounded plastics, and plastics additives technology. Value Enhancement Essential for End-User Acceptance Unique, value-added plastics materials are required if suppliers are to profit in the current business environment. "Product differentiation alone may not suffice as sales are also dependent on the productivity enhancement created by plastics materials used in manufacturing," says the analyst. Therefore, regardless of the economic environment, plastics material suppliers need to continuously sharpen focus on technical development and introduce inimitable, feature-rich materials in the market. "Customer- or application- specific grade development and customized offerings - whether in terms of grades, colors, or special effects - is a must to sustain growth," says the analyst. "Leveraging expertise in part renderings through to finished design, judicious reinvestment in R&D, and continuous innovation are the critical factors that determine the business prospects of plastics materials suppliers." New Plastics Materials Widen the Scope of Applications The impact of emerging, sophisticated technologies is prominently visible across the plastics materials industry. Hence, a thorough knowledge of evolving trends in all the related segments is critical to the success of a company’s integrated plastics technology program. One such significant development is the introduction of inexpensive, metallocene-based polypropylenes with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) -like properties that are set to make inroads in hot-fill packaging. The use of a polycarbonate copolymer film - that is scratch/chemical resistant and capable of withstanding ten-year weathering tests - to form a paintless Class A decorative finish is another striking innovation generating considerable excitement in the global automotive industry. The toughness range in vulcanized thermoplastic olefins (TPOs) has increased considerably with the development of hi-tech ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber. Rigid-rod, self reinforced polymers that eliminate the need for added fillers while providing properties considered impossible with traditional engineering plastics is another breakthrough achievement. Above all, the advent of compounded, semi-crystalline polyesters is creating a plethora of opportunities for plastics materials to replace metals across numerous applications.
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