TE Connectivity Supports IEC General Meeting as Visionary Competence Partner

Dr. Michael Hilgner at TE Connectivity’s booth in the Reinvention Laboratory.DARMSTADT, Germany – December 1, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, engaged in the Reinvention Laboratory as a Visionary Competence Partner supporting the 80th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC GM) held from October 10 to 14, 2016 in Frankfurt, Germany. The Reinvention Laboratory, hosted by DKE, the German National Committee of the IEC, is a forum dedicated to presenting and discussing a wide range of ideas, visions and strategies on standardizing digitalization.

Belden Launches Compact, High Performing Power and Data Transmission Solutions for Evolving IIoT Needs

LioN-Power μDCU.St. Louis, Missouri - November 30, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission critical applications, has added new connectors, cordsets and modules to Lumberg Automation’s LioN-Power system. These additions further support the need for more power, space-savings and higher data transmission required by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Avery Dennison names Jeroen Diderich vice president & general manager Materials Group Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Jeroen Diderich vice president & general manager Materials Group Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR339)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — November 30, 2016 — Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced that it named Jeroen Diderich to the role of vice president and general manager for Materials Group Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), effective January 1, 2017. Jeroen will replace Angelo Depietri, who will be retiring at the end of the year.

Clariant exhibits at ASTA’s CSS 2016 & Seed Expo

ClariantCharlotte, November 29, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will exhibit at the ASTA CSS 2016 & Seed Expo, December 5-9 at the Chicago Hyatt Regency. The company will feature its full range of Agrocer™ seed pigments and pigment preparations, the first dedicated range of colorants for the agricultural industry, at booth #809. The CSS 2016 & Seed Expo is America’s largest seed industry conference, bringing together more than 3,000 seed industry professionals.

Perstorp says “it’s time to act!” We are all responsible for the plastics we consume

Linda Zellner, 
Project Manager Bioplastics at Perstorp. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - November 29, 2016 - One million plastic bags are used every minute throughout the year, globally1. Many of them end up in our nature and stay there. A large proportion of the plastics are items with a short lifetime. On average, each plastic bag has a “working life” of just 15 minutes2. When waste management fails, these bags, along with other forms of plastic packaging, end up in our environment and in most cases that is where they will remain. By using biodegradable and certified plastics they will not stay there forever.

ELIX Polymers launches new food-contact grade

ELIX Polymers launches new food-contact grade. 
(Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR017)Tarragona, November 29, 2016 – ELIX Polymers has launched a new ABS grade for use in products that come into contact with food and which also require extra toughness and resistance to high temperatures. Target applications include kitchenware, products for preparation and storage of food, and also toys. The new M545TF grade will enhance the company’s Healthcare portfolio, which already includes grades for medical devices, cosmetics, food contact applications and toys.

Clariant adds Swiss feel-good factor to aluminum finishing at Aluminium 2016

Clariant’s Sanodal® dyes used for outdoor architectural applications at the Biomedical Research Centre Seltersberg of the Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Germany. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 29, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, brings its unique mix of sustainability, innovation and long-term colorant expertise to Aluminium 2016 to create new opportunities to enhance the high-value appeal of anodized aluminum for indoor and outdoor applications.

Time-Sensitive Networking: a Key Technology in Automation Networks

Time-Sensitive Networking: a key technology in automation networks. 
(Photos: Belden, PR441) St. Louis, Missouri - November 28, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has highlighted how Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is the key to the future of automation networks. At SPS/IPC/Drives 2016 in Nuremberg, Belden showcased TSN using Hirschmann’s RSP series of Ethernet switches and TSN configuration using the Hirschmann Industrial HiVision network management system.