autopolymer

au·to·pol·y·mer res·in

, autopolymerizing resin

any resin that can be polymerized by chemical catalysis rather than by the application of heat or light; used in dentistry for dental restoration, denture repair, and impression trays.

Synonym(s): activated resin, cold cure resin, cold-curing resin, quick cure resin, self-curing resin

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GE entered into joint ventures with Masco Industries, to form Autopolymer Design Inc., and Fitch Richardson Smith to create Polymer Solutions Inc., as mechanisms to speed innovative product development.

Engineering resins: design power!

Autopolymer Design Inc., the joint venture between GE Plastics and Masco Industries in Rochester Hills, Mich., exhibited the blow molded bumper system it developed for the 1989 Hyundai Sonata.

Modular systems, more resins make news at SAE '89

* Monomaterials systems - The problems and costs associated with separation of mixed plastics and elastomers will encourage a narrowing of the range of autopolymers in use.