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ACC Webinar On The EU PFAS Restriction Proposal
Presented by The American Chemistry Council August 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. EDT Register Now > On February 7, 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the REACH restriction proposal for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which was prepared by … Continued
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WEBINAR: Take the heat: Starflam® FR polyamides enable safer, higher-voltage EV power systems
Presented by Ascend Performance Materials Recorded on July 25, 2023 As carmakers work to bring EV charging closer to parity with ICE vehicle refueling, EV power and charging infrastructure are climbing toward higher voltages. The material challenge becomes one of … Continued
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Part 4 – Digital Transformation in the Chemicals Industry: Where Could Digital Transformation Go from Here?
By Jim J. Spiegel The true payoff of digitization is in the future of the chemicals industry. What will be possible if data is digital and functionally connected? We will lean on market research and trends to help paint the … Continued
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3D Printing Continues Its Exciting Journey
For a 36-year-industry, 3D printing sure acts like the new kid on the block. Despite the first beta machines being commercialized in 1987, the technology continues to grow strongly as innovators and practitioners continue to find new materials, applications and … Continued
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