06 | 2010
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Consumer Electronics<br />
With the adoption of plant-based plastics, Canon expects<br />
to reduce CO 2<br />
emissions during production by 20% compared<br />
to petroleum derived plastics used for the existing color<br />
multifunction office systems. Canon strives to provide<br />
responsible solutions to mitigate the environmental burden<br />
and impact of global warming.<br />
Fujitsu<br />
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions<br />
for the global marketplace. With approximately 175,000<br />
employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu<br />
combines a worldwide team with highly reliable computing<br />
and communications products and advanced microelectronics<br />
to deliver added value to customers.<br />
Fujitsu used plant-based Ingeo PLA materials in large parts<br />
of the product body in their NW series, MT series and R series<br />
electronics. Ingeo bioplastic helps to cut down the burden on<br />
the environment with the reduced usage of fossil material<br />
and reduced carbon dioxide emission during production.<br />
NEC<br />
NEC Corporation is a world leading provider of internet,<br />
broadband network, and enterprise business solutions<br />
dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of a diversified<br />
global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in<br />
the key field of computer, networking, and electronic devices<br />
by integrating its technical strengths in IT and networks, and<br />
by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC<br />
Electronics Corporation.<br />
Developed by NEC, the ‘Nucycle’ plant-based formulation<br />
illustrates the NEC group’s unique material development<br />
technology and capabilities. Nucycle significantly<br />
expands the application of Ingeo PLA into products where<br />
performance features such as durability, safety, and high<br />
levels of flame retardancy are of paramount importance.<br />
Life cycle analysis demonstrates that ‘Nucycle’, with<br />
high bio-based (~75 %) offers significant carbon footprint<br />
reduction, lowering CO 2<br />
emissions about 50% compared to<br />
the petroleum-based polycarbonate/ABS blends used in the<br />
past. With the development of Nucycle, the NEC group plans<br />
broad commercial implementation across its PC business<br />
in <strong>2010</strong>. Future NEC group focus is on actively promoting<br />
and supporting progress toward non food based cellulosic<br />
feedstocks.<br />
bioserie<br />
Last February, bioserie launched the first bioplastics cover<br />
for the iPhone. Now the company, using a unique Ingeo blend,<br />
offers semi-durable covers for the iPhone 4, iPod, and iPad.<br />
Bioserie notes its successful research and development<br />
effort is based solidly on the support from both converter and<br />
resin supplier NatureWorks. MT<br />
bioplastics MAGAZINE [<strong>06</strong>/10] Vol. 5 29
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