17 Jun 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Xtreme LNP* Starflam* Compounds Boost Short-term Heat Performance at Cost Advantage
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 17, 2008 – To provide electrical device and connector manufacturers with a lower-cost alternative to traditional materials like thermosets or special high heat polymers, while delivering excellent short-term heat performance, SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced new Xtreme LNP* Starflam* specialty compounds. These polyamide (PA)-based materials, can reduce system costs by up to 20 percent vs. thermosets via increased production yields and decreased molding cycle times. The new Xtreme LNP Starflam compounds, including halogen-free flame retardant (FR) grades, are ideal for demanding electrical applications such as contactors and circuit protection equipment. This technology can offer a solution for the high temperatures encountered in the lead-free soldering processes that the electrical and electronics industry is forced to use under the RoHS directive. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ investment in new high-performance and eco-responsible materials enables the company to help customers optimize application development.
16 Jun 2008
西得乐集团任命可持续发展领导人
为了应对饮料包装在环境保护方面越来越严格的审查，西得乐任命Luc Desoutter为可持续发展业务副主席负责为集团提供可持续发展解决方案和实施环境保护措施。
16 Jun 2008
DSM DYNEEMA REVEALS NEW TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM FOR LIGHT-WEIGHT VEHICLE ARMOR OF THE FUTURE
URMOND (NL) – 16 June 2008 – At this year’s Eurosatory, the International Land, Airland, Homeland Defence Exhibition in Paris, 16 - 20 June 2008, DSM Dyneema announced its new technology platform that will extend the material choice for vehicle protection of the future. This follows DSM’s recent announcement of a 450 million USD investment in its Dyneema® business. This new technology platform is currently under evaluation for key vehicle protection programs before becoming commercially available. Products derived from it will allow armor designers and decision makers to balance the requirements for better performing vehicles, increased payloads, and room for future weight growth. In addition, they will address the need for better protection against the most dangerous and emerging threats today.
16 Jun 2008
Trespa introduces new Wood Decors
Trespa International has expanded its collection of natural colours and finishes for the Trespa Meteon panel with the addition of seven new Wood Decors. These draw their inspiration from the natural world. They are designed to inspire architects and designers, to provide them with more tools with which to create stunning facades and to identify with the trend towards environmental awareness and sustainability.
13 Jun 2008
DSM DYNEEMA AND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MAASTRICHT COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE NEW SOLUTIONS FOR CORRECTING SPINAL DEFORMITIES
URMOND (NL), 18 June 2008 - DSM Dyneema and the university hospital Maastricht (azM), The Netherlands, today announced a joint agreement to conduct research into new solutions that can improve surgical outcomes for patients with spinal deformities. Combining the materials technology of DSM Dyneema with the clinical expertise of the university, this project aims to develop new solutions that support the trend toward minimally invasive procedures as well as the need for preservation of mobility. The project team will focus on leveraging Dyneema Purity®, an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fiber offering maximum strength and minimum weight, to enhance post-operative mobility and quality of life for surgery patients as a result. Furthermore, the high strength-to-weight ratio of Dyneema Purity® enables device miniaturization to support minimally invasive surgical techniques that promote faster recuperation and reduced scarring.
13 Jun 2008
CHEMTURA RAISES PRICES ON PHOSPHATE ESTER FLAME RETARDANTS
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase prices on its range of core and performance phosphate ester flame retardants by 15% in all regions, effective June 16th, 2008, or as contract terms allow. This includes the Reofos® and Kronitex® brands.
13 Jun 2008
康耐视Checker视觉传感器校正油盖组装错误，助MPC提高生产率
向世界领先的汽车公司提供元件绝不允许有错误，这就是Miniature Precision Components（MPC）公司在其威斯康星州的普雷里申（Prairie du Chien）工厂使用三个视觉传感器来校正油盖自动化组装的原因。追求质量一直是MPC永恒的目标。
12 Jun 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics Launches New High-End Lexan* SD Films for Long-Lasting, Compromise-Resistant Electronic ID Cards
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 12, 2008 – Identity theft, border security, and other threats are expanding the use of electronic identity cards that can resist compromise, last for up to 10 years, and incorporate a variety of sophisticated graphic technologies, such as laser marking. To meet these requirements, SABIC Innovative Plastics has developed three new high-performance polycarbonate (PC) film grades for manufacturing electronic ID cards and security documents. These new products are part of the Lexan* SD film family and include a laser-markable grade; a bright white, opaque material; and a clear grade for the cover or intermediate layers of the ID card. SABIC Innovative Plastics launch of these three new products highlights its investment in new high-end film technologies that provide converters with new innovative solutions to meet today’s growing information security needs.
