KRAIBURG TPE at Fakuma 2017: Hall B5, Booth 5303

The new TPE compounds with adhesion to EPDM are developed for Automotive Exterieur. 
(Photo: © 2017 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE will use the upcoming 25th Fakuma to exhibit its customer-oriented core competences. At Booth 5303 in Hall B5 the company will also present innovative material developments, including a new TPE series with outstanding adhesion to EPDM.

Steffen Lindner Joins TE Connectivity as Sales Director Europe for Automation & Control

Steffen Lindner joins TE Connectivity as Sales Director Europe for Automation & Control. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR194)
DARMSTADT, Germany – July 26, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced the appointment of Steffen Lindner as Sales Director Europe for TE’s Automation & Control business.

Avery Dennison names Pascale Wautelet vice president of R&D – Europe, Middle East and Africa

Pascale Wautelet, vice president of R&D – Europe, Middle East and Africa.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR361)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — July 25, 2017 — Avery Dennison has further strengthened its research and development capabilities with the hiring of Pascale Wautelet as vice president of R&D – Europe, Middle East and Africa within the company’s Label & Graphic Materials group.

Clariant participates in German Kopernikus initiative for advancing renewable energy

Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) technology to store hydrogen produced from renewable energies. (Photo: Hydrogenious Technologies GmbH)Munich, July 25, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that its Catalysts business is participating in the Kopernikus technology initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The aim of the major cross-industry program is to promote the switch to renewable energy. Of the four main Kopernikus projects, Clariant is contributing to the “Power-to-X” project by designing catalysts tailored for the LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers) technology.

Avery Dennison® Advanced Adhesives portfolio improves performance, productivity and sustainability

Avery Dennison® Advanced Adhesives portfolio improves performance, productivity and sustainability.
(Photos: Avery Dennison, PR364)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — July 20, 2017 — Under the theme 'a grip on any challenge', Avery Dennison is launching an Advanced Adhesives portfolio that expands converters’ options with four new adhesive choices - including a clear non-yellowing hotmelt adhesive for chilled food applications; a reclosure adhesive with high solvent resistance for household wipes; a compostable adhesive for fruit and vegetable packaging; and a heat-activated adhesive for automotive textile labelling.

Omron introduces third wave of Factory Automation devices built on a Common Design Platform

DIN Track Terminal Blocks XW5T.OMRON Corp., Kyoto City, introduces its third wave of factory automation (FA) devices built on a Common Design Platform for unified product specification. The new products include Switch Mode Power Supplies, DIN rail Terminal Blocks, Liquid Leakage Sensor Amplifiers, and I/O Relay Terminals.

Holger Dücks Joins TE Connectivity as Senior Field Application Engineer Focusing on Industrial Heavy Duty Connectors

Holger Dücks joins TE Connectivity as Senior Field Application Engineer focusing on industrial heavy duty connectors. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR193)DARMSTADT, Germany – July 20, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced the appointment of Holger Dücks as Senior Field Application Engineer for TE’s Industrial Automation & Control (A&C) business.

Henkel opens new composite test center in Asia – the Composite Lab

Henkel’s new Composite Lab in Isogo-ku, Yokohama, Japan where automotive customers can work with Henkel experts to develop and test composite parts, and also optimize series production process conditions. They can carry out trials on Henkel’s own HP-RTM equipment coupled to a 380-tonne press. (Photo: Henkel, PR035)Düsseldorf, Germany – Henkel has opened a state-of-the-art test facility for composites in Japan. The new Composite Lab in Isogo-ku, Yokohama, will allow automotive customers from across Asia to team up with Henkel experts to develop and test composite parts, and to establish the best process conditions to make their ideas ready for market.