18 May 2011
SABIC Announces Polycarbonate Capacity Expansions in Asia to Support Region’s Strong Growth Trajectory
GUANGZHOU, China – May 18, 2011 – The Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC today announced here at Chinaplas 2011, booth 10.2E21, that it is adding new production lines of the company’s world-renowned Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resins and films in Shanghai and Nansha, China. These additions are part of the company’s strategy to support the dynamic growth of key plastics sectors in this region, particularly the consumer electronics, electrical, solar, security and automotive industries. Building on over 80 years of advanced technology breakthroughs, Innovative Plastics continues to be a leader in the plastics industry with its flagship PC material. It is continually developing distinctive new Lexan material solutions to meet evolving technological, environmental, performance and regulatory challenges.
18 May 2011
Clariant building blocks for smart solutions at Chemspec Europe
Muttenz, 18 May 2011 – Under the banner 'Enabling Smart Solutions’ Clariant features a strong line-up of building blocks and new solvents Highsolv® P99 and Highsolv® E99 for organic synthesis at Chemspec Europe in Geneva (Hall 1 Stand H20, Palexpo, June 15-16, 2011).
17 May 2011
NEW SHRINK PS LABELS OFFER SUPERIOR VISUAL APPEAL IN MEAT AND DAIRY APPLICATIONS
DÜSSELDORF — 17 May 2011 — A new brand-enhancing pressure-sensitive labeling solution for meat and dairy packaging applications is being introduced by Avery Dennison at Interpack 2011, Stand B69, Hall 11, May 12-18, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The patent-pending product, called Avery Dennison Shrink PS, is engineered to survive the vacuum-shrink process without wrinkling, providing both shelf appeal and production-related benefits.
17 May 2011
MOOG’S INTEGRATED TEST SUITE SOFTWARE SIMPLIFIES COMPLEX SET-UPS
East Aurora, NY, USA, 17 May 2011 – Moog’s new “Integrated Test Suite” software lets users run a large number of basic and sophisticated tests with less reliance on test operators and specialists. The software, with its advanced algorithms, state-of-the-art workflow and a centralized database of tests and test data, enables engineers to set up and run tests quickly and efficiently anywhere in the world.
17 May 2011
EASY TO USE MODULAR TEST CONTROLLER FROM MOOG HANDLES WIDE RANGE OF TASKS
East Aurora, NY, USA, 17 May 2011 – Moog’s latest test controller is intended for simple and complex tests on components, materials and vehicles. The new Modular Test Controller is the latest addition to a family that already includes larger units dedicated to aerospace and automotive testing, as well as the Portable Test Controller. Based on input from customers at leading material, automotive and aerospace test laboratories, it provides for efficient operation in an array of testing applications, including shock absorber tests, single-axis test systems, vibration and performance evaluation tests.
17 May 2011
XANTAR® POLYCARBONATE INTENSIFIES EFFORTS FOR THE ASIAN PACIFIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SEGMENT
At CHINAPLAS 2011 (booth 11.2L41), Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics emphasises its focus on developing PC materials that meet the changing needs of end users, whilst at the same time supporting product development activities of its customers. One key segment is Power Distribution.
17 May 2011
SABIC Expands Industry’s Broadest Polycarbonate Portfolio with the Introduction of SABIC® PC Resin
GUANGZHOU, China – May 17, 2011 – Here at Chinaplas 2011, Booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC today announced the addition of SABIC® PC resin to its already expansive polycarbonate (PC) offering, reaffirming the company’s polycarbonate industry leadership. The new transparent PC resin features the same outstanding product quality that customers have come to expect from Innovative Plastics and is targeted for high-volume extrusion, custom compounding, general purpose and optical-quality applications. The material is manufactured at SABIC’s SAUDI KAYAN PC facility in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia and will be used to supply the fast growing Asia market, as well as the Middle East and Europe. This new product will enable Innovative Plastics to provide customers with the broader range of PC resins they require for steady business growth and expansion.
16 May 2011
Tailor-made solutions from a single source
Belden is one of the leading providers of WLAN technology for industrial use. Belden’s comprehensive range of Hirschmann™ products – from access points, clients and controllers right through to antennas, accessories and special management software – is ideal for building one-stop, tailored solutions for local installations as well as large-scale networks. These products have already been successfully installed in a large number of projects for factory automation and in the energy and transport sectors. The flexibility WLAN brings to mobile connectivity has a positive impact on costs. And today’s wireless networks that are based on this technology can certainly hold their own with cable-based Ethernet networks in terms of performance.
