Material cost reduction

The ability of nanoclay incorporation to reduce solvent transmission through polymers such as polyamides has been demonstrated. Data provided by de Bievre and Nakamura [203] of UBE Industries reveal significant reductions in fuel transmission through poIyamide-6/66 polymers by incorporation of a nanoclay hller. As a result, considerable interest is now being shown in these materials as both fuel tank and fuel line components for cars. Of further interest, the reduced fuel transmission characteristics are accompanied by significant material cost reductions. 

What are the main advantages/disadvantages of this model compared to the traditional sales concept Customer relationship, sustainability (reduction of raw material), cost reduction. ... 

What were the key benefits expected leading to your participation in the project reduction of consumption of dangerous raw materials cost reduction of raw materials increase the process control and quality ... 

Sustained high demand for the optimisation of production processes and resource-efficient use of raw materials (cost reduction)... 

As per material cost reductions, it would be beneficial to develop low thickness coating technologies that would allow significant reductions of the amount of expensive materials used. Silicon carbide also appears to be a promising candidate in terms of corrosion resistance for all sections, and the development of low cost SiC technologies could change the economic perspectives of the cycle. 

A similar story of technical development, raw material cost reduction, and adhesive optimization can also be told for the amino resins, the urea and melamine polymers. Especially because of their versatile hot- and cold-curing capabilities, this development also led to the widespread replacement of natural adhesives. The rapid postwar growth of amino resins, along with phenolics... 

Nevertheless, the availability of procedures allows the preparation of zeolite membranes and layers with sufficient quality, reproducibility, and reliability only up to a few hundred square centimeters in surface, delaying the industrial implementation of zeolite membrane-based technology. To be realistic, the lack of module reliability under extreme temperature cycling or harsh environment and the necessary raw material cost reductions (supports and chemicals) are two of the main challenges toward which strong efforts must be targeted. 

The economics of powdered carhon addition are difficult to assess. While the use of carhon might appear to increase material cost, reduction in total expense may, in some cases, be realized through savings on coagulants, sludge handhng chemicals, and so on. In other cases, the cost of carhon can he justified if it provides treatment protection from hydraulic or toxic overloads. 

Raw material-cost reduction. High valorisation of raw materials is the factor with the strongest impact on process efficiency. In this respect, the breakthrough element is the chemistry. Here we mean also the development of more active and selective catalysts. Enhancing the selectivity of reactions can eliminate material and energy recycles and contributes significantly to massive cost reduction. The combination of reaction and separation steps in more compact devices eliminates intermediate costly separations, as in the case of novel processes based on reactive distillation or multifunctional reactors. 

The market of PP/EPDM blends has grown dramatically because of its recycling abihty and processability by conventional thermoplastic processing equipment. The unique characteristics of thermoplastic elastomer made it an attractive alternative to conventional elastomers in a variety of markets. Liu et al. showed from the experimental blends (53) that materials cost reduction of between 30% to 50% is possible in comparison to commercial products if one applies the PP/EPDM blends to the construction of a basketball court, a tennis court, and a roller hockey rink, which were estimated around 7000, 14,000, and 40,000, respectively. The cost comparison took into account the percentage of rubber or PP used in experimental blend, the exponential factor for a scale-up process and the overall surface area of the specific applications. Among many possible application of this blend two readily feasible applications are roofing and flooring. 

Materials cost reduction has been achieved through the use of thln-fllm polymeric materials In both the absorber and glazing portions of the collector. The films, attached to a lightweight bent-metal frame, form a set of stressed membranes that contribute to the overall strength of the panel. 

When modules were being assembled by casting with silicones, material and labor costs were high and equipment costs were low. Material-cost reduction was sought in the development of new materials. Labor-cost reduction, however, is dependent upon the development of better processes and the introduction of equipment specifically designed to use the new materials and processes. 

Material cost reduction (catalysts, gas diffusion media, proton exchange... 

Results Broadest and the longest in terms of ability to evaluate achievement Useful in defining services and products for future deliverables, downstream projects, or subprojects Most amount of latitude in terms of final product. "Perfect Order" as defined by selected metrics Bill of material cost reduction goal A goal for gaining new customers in an underserved segment... 

Mitsui Chemicals and Ricoh employ such phthalocyanine compounds for their CD-R products. Compared with cyanine dyes (usually pentacyanine dyes), phthalocyanine compounds are excellent with respect to light fastness and performance for high rate recording, but are much more expensive. Evaluation results of commercially available CD-R are available to consumers from the Internet web sites. In order to increase the demand for phthalocyanine compounds in CD-R recording materials, cost reduction may be the most significant hurdle to overcome. 

Material cost reduction Action plans focused on material categories designed to reduce costs in this category. Can also include partnerships for the same purpose. 

Significant material cost reduction without substantial loss in properties,... 

Au-l%Pd wire with high bond reliabiUty Au alloy wire for material cost reduction... 

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