Clariant Catalysts expands in China with opening of new office in Yinchuan

ClariantMunich, July 18, 2017 – Clariant, a world leading company in specialty chemicals, today announced the opening of a new office for its Catalysts business in Yinchuan city, capital of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region in China. With the new branch, Clariant becomes the first multinational catalyst provider based in northwest China, a region that is home to a majority of the nation’s coal-to-chemicals producers as well as numerous syngas and polyolefin companies.

Belden Releases New Category 6A PROFINET Cables for Data-Intensive IIoT Environments

Belden releases new category 6A PROFINET cables for data-intensive IIoT environments. 
(Photo: Belden, PR451) St. Louis, Missouri - July 17, 2017 - Belden, Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released its new DataTuff Cat6A PROFINET cables, designed to support the growing demand for high-volume data transfer from the factory floor. These cables transmit data up to 10Gb/s and provide the reliable, ruggedized and flexible connections required in environments built for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Guardian solar control glass gives architects freedom to play with colours and reflections on the BNL-BNP Paribas HQ in Rome

Guardian solar control glass gives architects freedom to play with colours and reflections on the BNL-BNP Paribas HQ in Rome.
(Photos Luc Boegly / 5+1AA Alfonso Femia Gianluca Peluffo architectures, GRDPR143)Bertrange, Luxembourg, July 17, 2017 – The headquarters of the BNL-BNP Paribas Group building is a stunning example of how to successfully combine innovative architectural design with optimum comfort and wellbeing for the building’s occupants. The project also stands out for its high level of commitment to environmental sustainability, which will see it certified as class A and LEED Gold, with reduced energy consumption compared to traditional buildings.

Omron launches a complete solution for IO-Link

Omron launches a complete solution for IO-Link. (Photos: Omron, PR013)Omron has added a comprehensive range of IO-Link products to its already extensive automation platform, providing users with a convenient and dependable option for implementing complete IO-Link solutions. The new products, which include high performance sensors and versatile IO-Link masters, make it even easier to achieve the productivity and efficiency gains associated with Smart Factory solutions.

Belden’s New Fiber Optic Repeater Increases the Range and Availability of PROFIBUS Networks

Belden’s new fiber optic repeater increases the range and availability of PROFIBUS networks. 
(Photo: Belden, PR437)St. Louis, Missouri - July 13, 2017 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released a new version of its PROFIBUS fiber optic repeater. The OZD Profi 12M G22 allows PROFIBUS networks to communicate over longer distances through fast and reliable fiber optic signals, while also guaranteeing signal reliability through integrated redundancy technology.

LUMAWISE Dimming Receptacle with Double Insulation from TE Connectivity Complies with IEC 61984 Class II

LUMAWISE dimming receptacle with double insulation from TE complies with IEC 61984 Class II. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR187)HARRISBURG, PA., USA – July 13, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, introduces the LUMAWISE dimming receptacle with double insulation. This feature allows the dimming receptacle to conform to the safety requirements of IEC 61984, Class II. TE’s ANSI C136.41 compliant LUMAWISE dimming receptacle with double insulation provides a fully pluggable, electrical and mechanical interconnection between an ANSI C136.41-2013 photo control cell and luminaire.

Clariant’s EnviCat® VOC catalyst: the efficient solution for clean energy and air

Clariant EnviCat® Catalyst ceramic honeycomb. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, July 13, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is among the foremost suppliers of catalysts for off-gas purification. The company combines high-performance EnviCat catalysts with 40 years of global expertise in catalytic air and gas purification to offer highly effective solutions for the market. Based on the technique of catalytic oxidation, EnviCat VOC effectively removes harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon monoxide while reducing the energy consumption of thermal units by up to 40%. The catalyst is suitable for numerous industries that emit VOCs, such as the chemicals, food, printing, and energy production sectors.

TE Connectivity’s Micro Motor Connectors for Servo Motors Answer Calls for More Compact, Cost-Effective and Reliable Solutions

TE Connectivity Micro Motor connectors answer industry calls for more compact, cost-effective and reliable solutions for servo motors. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR160)DARMSTADT, Germany – July 12, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, helps servo motor manufacturers keep up with motor connectivity trends by offering a wide range of connectors and associated components for different types of electric motors. TE’s product line spans proven, standard connectors and customized cable assemblies, through to the latest sensor and magnet wire innovations.