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Going APP Crazy !!!!

The clock on my phone read 3 a.m.. I paused my game of Angry Birds and lookedover at the pile of pending work on my desk, wondering why I had let myself get

so distracted. Then I looked back down at my new wonderful, awesome,

SMARTPHONE.. Oh yeah, thats whyWhat else has the proliferation of

smart phones done besides make us all mobile-crazy? Its also driven usapp crazy.

And its not just Facebook, Twitter or Angry Birds, either. Were turning tothe

humungous galaxy of apps to help us run our businesses , our projects , our

household and what not.

But for once I wont categorise this association in the group of adownward whirlwind rather it s more like a heavy stroke of wind

which sweeps you of your feet and lifts you to witness a complete new

world.While these apps are designed primarily for smartphones and

tablets, the open and customizable nature of the operating system and

the easy accessibility allows them to be used on most of the electronics

gadgets.Well and who is complaining ??? Providing us with answer to

almost every conceivable question of our daily lifeyeah they

got everything sorted.My favourite ones being QUICKBOOKSMOBILE(Android,iPhone)and FRESHBOOKS-MINIBOOKShelpme create invoices, access study material and related data and manage

annotations in a much more subtle and yet entertaining manner.

But thats not it there is a cake for every soul here.Payment

processing apps like SQUARE or INTUITs GO PAYMENT make

sales easier, allowing business owners to accept payments on the go,

then there is the ICONOSYS TAX DEDUCTION TRACKER allowinga business owner to document tax-deductible items in real time.

TUNE

WIKI lets users share what theyre listening to with each other, or to use

Google Maps to find what users around the world are listening to.

TuneWiki also plays audio and video for songs while scrolling

synchronized lyrics as they play, QUICKPEDIAthis is by far the best
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components. Plastic is easy to mould and easy to replace so is commonly

found as your front or rear fender. easy way to

tell if it is metal or plastic is to tap it. you can usually hear a difference

between plastic and your metal components

Polymer manufacturers develop novel solutions for the auto industry

The future is plastic

21 April 2010 11:05 [Source: ICB]

Carmakers are turning to polymer manufacturers to develop breakthrough

solutions addressing the key drivers of reducing weight and cost

Innovative plastics and composites are making inroads in automotive

applications where metal has traditionally been used.

The trend to replace metal is opening up a myriad of opportunities for

polymer manufacturers, as it also allows designers to integrate

functionality that may not have been possible with metal versions.

Products are being developed for under-the-hood (UTH) applications that

can withstand a hot and chemically aggressive environment, as well as for

structural parts.

There are fenders with online paintability, as well as a new generation

polymers that have high heat and chemical resistance over longer periods

of time. US chemical giantDuPont has a new family of polyamide grades

for UTH applications.

France'sRhodia has a range of polyamides with long-term barrier

resistance and is also developing a breakthrough thermoplastic-based

material that it expects to present at Germany's K trade fair in October.
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Polycarbonate (PC) use in front windshields remains a development focus.

SABIC Innovative Plastics of the US has a plasma coating for PC that

improves scratch resistance and helps to address industry concerns

regarding resistance to wiper abrasion.

Stephen Shuler, chief technology officer of SABIC Innovative Plastics'

wholly owned subsidiary Exatec says that it has expanded its team in

Bangalore, India, to study how abrasion occurs.

Shuler says PC has big advantages in terms of styling and aerodynamic

qualities, as well as saving weight. There is a big opportunity in back

lights, side windows, and roofs, which have seen a lot of activity.

Green materials are another focus. DuPont says that several automotive

original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) aim to incorporate biopolymers

and, in some cases, specific eco-friendly car lines will be developed. It

predicts that biopolymers' share in automotive will steadily rise, but will

still remain low in the short term, compared with petroleum-based

polymers.

SABIC Innovative Plastics has introduced polybutylene terephthalate

(PBT) iQ grades derived from 85% post-consumer polyethylene

terephthalate (PET) through a novel technology that upcycles solid waste.

Venkatakrish Umamaheswaran, director of marketing, engineering and

technology, automotive, says this is very popular as it allows carmakers to

reduce their carbon footprint.

Rhodia has developed two ranges, based on bio-sourced and recycled

materials. Last year, it launched a polyamide based on polyamide 610,

partially made from castor oil. Innovation marketing manager Antoine
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Guiu says Technyl eXten is a high-performing polyamide with similar

characteristics to polyamide 12 and is positioned for applications where

polyamide is already well installed but where car companies are seeking

greener options. It has also relaunched its recycled plastic, Technyl R.

While no one can say whether the all-plastic car will become a reality,

Germany'sBASF estimates that 25% of the weight of a combustion-

engine car could consist of plastics in 10 years, compared with 14-18% in

the average European car now

Petrochemical applications in the Automobile industry are vast. The

modern automobile industry is highly dependent on the petrochemical

products for the manufacturing of the automobiles. The modern day

automobiles like cars, buses and trucks, etc all contain a good amount of

parts manufactured from petrochemical intermediaries.

The properties like flexibility in designing, light weight, durability has

popularized the use of these petrochemical composites in automobiles.

Parts of the body, tires, interiors, dashboard, etc is made out of

petrochemical intermediates. The Automobile Industry is totally

transformed with the increasing usage of the petrochemical based

composite materials.

The uses of petrochemical composites in Automobile Industry:-

Polymers are used for making body parts, interiors, dashboards,

speedometer dials, steering wheels, lock handles, armrests, etc

Polyurethane Foam(PUF) is used as an insulation
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High Density Polyethylene(HDP) is used for making the

impregnable fuel tanks to prevent fires

Synthetic Rubber is used for the tires for better grip on roads. It is

also used as the window lining

Phenolic Resins are used as a friction material in brakes and

clutches

Styrenic plastics are used for seats to withstand accidents

Ethylene glycol is used as an anti-freeze for automobiles

Lubricating oil made from heavy hydrocarbons for various moving

parts of the automobile

Paints for the body

Various small but important parts made of polymers, synthetic

rubber, etc.

Transparent fiber glass windows which would not shatter in case of

an impact unlike the glass counterparts

The advantages of using petrochemical intermediaries in Automobile

Industry:-

Reduction in weight, so there is less fuel consumption which in turn

helps in pollution control

The ease in processing helps in cutting down assembling time

Safety of the automobile is enhanced with the use of special kind of

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Designing feasibility and experimentation with different designs. It

can be transformed into any kind of shape

Reduction in assembling time, which in turn helps in cutting down

costs

Plastic has benefited our society in a number of ways. In fact,

plastic has helped aeronautics technology take giant steps forward

over the past 50 years, including advancements in satellites,

shuttles, aircraft, and missiles. As a result, civilian air travel has

improved, as well as military air power and space exploration. In

addition, the building and construction, electronics, packaging, and

transportation industries have all benefited greatly from plastic.

Plastic in Aeronautics

Plastics were first introduced to the world of aerospace during

World War II, mostly because other materials were limited. During

the war, plastic slowly started to be used as a substitute for rubber

in items such as fliers' boots and fuel-tank linings. Eventually, it

became the preferred material for these applications. Plastic was

then used with airborne radar systems and viewed as a significant

advancement in this technology because it allowed waves to pass

through with minimal loss.

The fact that plastic was able to withstand heat also lead to its

being recognized as an important material in aerospace technology.

Today, plastics are used in the solid fuel boosters form rockets and

in the ablative shields for reentry of space shuttles.

Plastic materials are also used in the making of helicopters because

they are rigid and durable, yet flexible enough to withstand the

vibrations made by helicopters. The fact that plastic is both

lightweight and strong also has its advantages in the field of

aerospace because the weight of the aircraft can be reduced by using

plastic. This results in improved aerodynamics, which leads to


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improved fuel efficiency and performance. In fact, reducing the

weight of a jetliner by just one pound saves $1,000 in fuel during

the liner's lifetime.

Plastics in the Building and Construction Industry

Plastics play a significant role in the building and construction

industry as well. In fact, the industry is the second largest consumer

of plastic, followed only by the packaging industry. In the

construction industry, plastics are used for items such as pipes and

valves. They are also used for decorative elements and heavy-duty

uses because they are so easy to handle, are durable, and are

attractive. Some decorative places plastics are commonly found

include bathroom units, plumbing fixtures, flooring, siding, panels,

insulation, windows, doors, gratings, glazing, and railings.

Within piping and valves, plastics are highly used because of their

superior resistance to corrosion. In fact, they can be used for

everything from freshwater to saltwater, from crude oil to

laboratory waste. In addition, they are much lighter than other

materials and easier to install. They are also less expensive.

Plastics and the Use of Electronics

Plastics are used with electronic devices for a wide number of

purposes. Due to the thermal and insulating properties of plastic, it

is ideal for use in house wiring. In fact, nearly all modern homes use

plastic electrical connectors, switches, and receptacles.

Small appliances also take advantage of plastic. Plastic is durable,

yet lightweight and attractive. Therefore, it is great for making

small appliances such as can openers, food processors, microwave

ovens, mixers, coffee makers, shavers, irons, and hair dryers. Even

refrigerators use a special plastic foam for insulation purposes,

while the interior is made from plastic that is durable and easy to

clean. Without plastic, these products would last about half as long

and would use 25-30% more energy.


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Computers as we know them today would probably not exist

without plastic. Plastic made smaller computers possible by being

able to house all of the electronics necessary within a dust free and

well-insulated environment. Components such as circuit boards and

computer chips are able to be miniaturized without losing their

abilities - or while also improving their performance - thanks to the

use of plastic.

Of course, plastic has also made it possible to introduce electronics

to children at younger ages. Even newborns can enjoy electronic toys

to stimulate and entertain them as they grow. Thanks to plastic,

these toys can be made to be safe and durable.

Plastics and Packaging

Plastic is so versatile, it can be used for a variety of packaging

purposes. If the product needs to be well protected, the plastic can

be rigid and tough. If, on the other hand, the packaging needs to be

convenient to carry, the plastic can be flexible. Or, a combination of

the two can be achieved. Furthermore, the packaging can be

designed into any shape or size desired and it can be clear or any

color imaginable.

Plastic packaging helps keep people, the earth, and animals healthy

in a number of ways. For example, plastic packaging is used by

medical facilities to dispose of needles and other items that may be

contaminated. Similarly, fragile medical devices are often shipped in

plastic containers because they can be precisely designed to prevent

them from being damaged during shipping. Intravenous bags are

also made with special see-through plastic to help the medical staff

monitor the flow and intake of important nutrients and medicines.

Plastic is also used to store a variety of goods commonly found in

the home. By creating shatterproof bottles with plastic, family

members are protected from harm if the product should accidentally

fall. Leak proof and child-resistant packaging can also be created

with plastic.


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Use of Plastic in Transportation

Plastic is a popular choice when making modes of transportation

because it is tough, resistant to corrosion, durable, lightweight, and

easy to color. For these reasons, plastic is found in the fenders,

bumpers, trunk lids, housings for headlights and sideveiw mirrors,

grilles, hoods, doors, and wheel covers.

Through the use of plastic, the average passenger car has lost 145

pounds since 1988. The lighter weight translates to better fuel

efficiency and has saved approximately 21 million barrels of oil.

Trains and busses also take advantage of plastic. Modern designs

use plastic in the window and door frames and in the seating.

Subway cars use plastic for the seats, the seat covers, in making the

carpeting, in creating the handles, in the interior panels, and even in

the polycarbonate windows.

Of course, other means of transportation, such as bicycles, roller

skates, kayaks, canoes, skateboards, snowboards, surfboards,

motorcycles, and even some athletic shoes take full advantage of

plastic in their creation

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