Family · Ketan Deshpande · Life · Minnesota · MN

A must see landmark in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden opened in 1988 and is now open after the recent removation. It is also the home of the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. The sculpture garden exhibits over 40 collections from the Walker Art Center. For 2017 a few new sculptures are also added.

automotive · injection molding · Material technology · Thermoplastic

Solvay’s PPS materials pass ATF compatibility tests

Solvay has recently reported that their line on PPS resins that are sold under the trade name of Ryton® passed a wide variety of compatibility tests in most commonly used ATF fluids. Ultra-low viscosity ATF fluids reduce CoF and help reduce frictional losses in a transmission system.

Climate change · New Technology · renewable energy

NASA’s fusion powered rocket prototype

In recent news NASA has disclosed that they are funding a startup that is working towards developing a working prototype for a fusion powered rocket. Scientists revealed that they may have addressed a few key challenges in sustaining a fusion reaction.

3D printing · additive manufacturing · automotive · elastomer · Material technology · medical industry · New Technology

Latest developments in 3D printing of Silicone elastomer

Wacker's ACEO technology utilizes Drop-On-Demand approach which delivers precise drops of silicone material which flow into each other, building a continuous layer, layer is then cured with a UV light. 

business strategies · M&A News · Thermoplastic

Latest M&A news in the thermoplastic industry

Trinseo SA is acquiring API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali SpA to augment their experience in rigid plastics. Acquisition is being termed "first step" towards building performance materials capacity globally.