some key dates:
? 1911: Research commenced in the field of acrylics.
? 1928: Methyl methacrylate was synthesized in the laboratory.
? 1933: A method was found to cast methyl methacrylate between two plates of glass and to polymerize it inside this cell.This was a crystal-clear,hard and break-resistant plastic.
? 1934: Initial applications were for cover glasses,watch glasses and lenses for protective goggles.
? 1950: New fields of application included shop window displays,protective screens around machine tools,jointless tubes for conveyors etc.The procurement of raw material returned to normal after World War II.
Today,acrylics are used in millions of unique products, including brochure displays,racks,counter displays,donation / suggestion boxes and point of purchase (p.o.p) displays.There is one thing you can say: The beauty,simplicity and low cost of acrylic continues to make it one of the greatest manufacturing materials in the world.
