29 Feb 2012
Clariant Innovation Center Cornerstone Laid at Industriepark Höchst for 500 New Research Jobs
- Finance Minister Thomas Schäfer: Investment brings major benefits
- Christian Kohlpaintner: 100 million euros to provide optimal conditions for sustainable, successful research
28 Feb 2012
Integrated shielding ensures high functional reliability
The new M12 receptacle connectors from Belden's Lumberg Automation™ product range can be used to connect control units to ProfiNet/Profibus networks via bus modules as well as to transmit analog data at field level. Integrated shielding between devices brings a high level of functional reliability. The receptacle connectors are available with assembled control cables or with printed contacts for PCB mounting. In the printed contact versions, the integrated shielding ensures optimum flexibility for shield continuity. In the case of the assembled connectors, and depending on the port assignment of the control units, a diagnostics interface can be implemented outside the switch cabinet using an Ethernet connection. This practically eliminates the disruptions resulting from repair or maintenance work. These receptacle connectors are simple to install thanks to standardized M12 connection technology and color-coded bus connections. Additional features include industrial protection class IP67, high shock and vibration resistance, and a wide temperature range of -30° to +80° C. They enable highly-available data communication solutions in areas such as mechanical and plant engineering, material handling or public transport.
28 Feb 2012
MEVOPUR® offers antimicrobial options for medical devices
- New formulations extend the MEVOPUR® range with MedX antimicrobial additives
- Avoidance of secondary antimicrobial coating operation supports manufacturing productivity
27 Feb 2012
Clariant awarded the EU Ecolabel for its Advanced Denim Illustration Collection
- Award recognizes Clariant's ground-breaking innovation in sustainable denim production for textile industry
- Added-value Advanced Denim process supports industry's global fashion trends and efficiency goals
24 Feb 2012
Azelis to distribute Merck cosmetic raw materials in Northern Europe
Merck KGaA and Azelis have entered into a distribution agreement for cosmetic raw materials from Merck. According to the agreement, Merck will grant the marketing rights for its cosmetic raw materials in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway to Azelis, a leading European distributor of specialty chemicals. Apart from logistics, Azelis will be responsible for local customer support and applications technology. In turn, Merck will support Azelis with research and development, training and in regulatory issues. The cooperation agreement was signed in December 2011 and has already taken effect.
22 Feb 2012
New, vegetal-based biopolymers from Clariant
Muttenz, February 22, 2012 - At the upcoming in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, Clariant will present three new lines of biopolymers for skin and hair care under the theme “Touch of Nature”. The company also announces that it has achieved Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification, according to ISO 22716, for its global cosmetics manufacturing.
21 Feb 2012
Tailor-made WLAN access points and clients
Belden’s new OpenBAT range from Hirschmann™ is the first modular system to enable industry-standard WLAN access points and clients to be configured via the internet. This range, comprising the BAT-R (IP20) and BAT-F (IP67) series, supports the IEEE 802.11n transmission standard, which facilitates data speeds of up to 450Mbps in both the 5GHz and the 2.4GHz bands. Both series are based on entirely new hardware and also have a powerful HiLCOS operating system with extensive management, security and quality of service functions plus layer 3 IP routing. The number of wireless modules and Ethernet LAN ports can be configured individually, as can the power delivery concept. This also applies to the over a dozen certificates that qualify these access points and clients for use in, for example, the power supply industry, the gas and oil sector or rail transportation. They can be used to set up fast and stable infrastructure and meshed networks plus wireless distribution systems (WDS) or point-to-point connections. Several thousand different designs can be configured using these OpenBAT devices. The range, expected to be launched in Spring 2012, thus allows tailored solutions with an optimal price-performance ratio.
21 Feb 2012
Technology Sector Confident on Jobs and Revenues but overall Confidence Falls
- 60% of senior executives expect to increase technology jobs
