29-11-2011
Clariant unveils cutting-edge efficiency development in non-halogenated flame retardants for printed circuit boards
Muttenz, November 29, 2011 - Clariant has unveiled two pioneering, low dosage non-halogenated flame retardants for epoxy resins to the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. Cutting-edge Exolit® EP 150 and EP 200, developed specifically for epoxy laminates, set a new benchmark in high-efficiency halogen-free flame retardants for printed circuit boards.
28-11-2011
SABIC’s advanced materials technologies help auto OEMs, tiers capture top honors, recognitions at 2011 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 28, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced that two automotive applications molded from its broad portfolio of thermoplastic materials received top honors at the 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) Automotive Innovation Awards competition – including the coveted Hall of Fame award and the overall Grand Award. In addition, five other applications were recognized as finalists in other categories. These innovative components – ranging from the world’s first all-plastic door module and a lower leg protection system made with sustainable material to a lighter-weight instrument panel – demonstrate the exceptional scope and diversity of SABIC’s thermoplastic portfolio. They also underscore the many major contributions of SABIC resin technologies in addressing key industry trends and helping customers achieve top automotive industry goals of weight and cost reduction, design freedom and improved safety.
25-11-2011
Clariant presents eco-efficient, high-performance coating innovations in China & Brasil
- Clariant at Abrafati 2011 and Chinacoat 2011
- Cutting-edge pigments, additives and emulsions in the spotlight
- New encapsulation technology for biocides among the highlights
24-11-2011
DSM maintains sustainability leadership with additional Cradle to Cradle certification for Arnitel Eco
DSM announces that its entire Arnitel® Eco family has been awarded Cradle to Cradle® certification by the internationally renowned sustainable design firm, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). Arnitel Eco is an innovative, more sustainable, high-performance, partly bio-based thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) that supports greater environmental friendliness in end-user applications.
24-11-2011
SABIC positioned to meet rising automotive OEM demand for PP in North America with official opening of U.S.-based compounding operation
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 24, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today celebrated a major milestone with the official opening of its specialty polypropylene (PP) compounding operation at its Bay St. Louis, Mississippi manufacturing site. The new compounding operation will supply SABIC® PP compounds and SABIC STAMAX* long glass fiber-filled PP (LGFPP) composites for a wide range of automotive applications. SABIC’s new PP operation answers fast-accelerating demand from automotive OEMs and tiers for local supply of globally-consistent PP materials in North America, supporting production of both regional and global vehicle platforms. This is the second time in 17 months that SABIC has opened a PP compounding facility, having celebrated the start-up of its Genk, Belgium plant in June 2010. SABIC’s PP investments underscore the company’s commitment to provide high-performance materials that can help automotive OEMs pursue weight reduction opportunities and achieve energy-efficient improvements in vehicles.
22-11-2011
SABIC and AmeriLux International co-create new Lexapanel* sheet standing seam solution for beautiful, translucent, eco-conscious glazing
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 22, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced its new patent-pending Lexapanel* polycarbonate (PC) sheet standing seam technology to give architects and builders exceptional flexibility to create sustainable and beautiful translucent roofing and other glazing elements. Lexapanel sheet was developed in collaboration with AmeriLux International, LLC, an authorized North American distributor of SABIC’s Lexan* Thermoclear* and Thermoclick* sheet products. Compared with other standing seam solutions, the new offering provides customers in North America and Europe with far more glazing options, including choice of width, thickness, coating, color, structure and type of connection. Further, Lexapanel sheet delivers the strength, weatherability, clarity and thermal insulation of SABIC’s renowned Lexan PC multiwall sheet. This joint, high-performance solution demonstrates SABIC’s commitment in developing sustainable solutions that promote energy conservation while providing customer focused day-lighting solutions to improve working and living environments.
22-11-2011
Belden Press Kit SPS Nürnberg
At SPS 2011, Belden will showcase its range of networking, cabling and connectivity solutions for mission critical applications in alternative energy, safe railway transport systems and reliable energy-efficient data center management, as well as solutions for wireless networking and connectivity.
22-11-2011
MOOG HIGHLIGHTS NEW ELECTRO HYDROSTATIC ACTUATION (EHA) DESIGN CONCEPT AT SPS/IPC DRIVES SHOW 2011
Böblingen, Germany, November 22, 2011 – Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), featured a prototype for a new Electro Hydrostatic Actuator (EHA) at the SPS/IPC Drives Show 2011, held in Nuremburg, November 22-24. Combining hydraulic and electric technology in a self-contained system, Moog’s innovative EHA concept integrates high performance Moog products including a Servo Motor, Hydraulic Pump, Hydraulic Valves, Manifold, Accumulator, Controller and Software.
