Diehl Aircabin and EconCore combine to develop aircraft interior modules based on thermoplastic honeycomb

Diehl Aircabin and EconCore are developing aircraft interior modules based on thermoplastic honeycomb.
(Photo: © 2017 EconCore, ECNPR002)Thermoplastic honeycomb technology specialist EconCore has joined forces with Diehl Aircabin to develop next- generation solutions for aircraft interior modules during a European Commission funded project. The two companies envisage a new highly cost-effective process for creating modules by thermoforming and functionalizing mono-material sandwich panels in a single step.

Clariant achieves best-in-class rankings in 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

ClariantMuttenz, September 7, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, was today listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2017, recognizing it as one of the most sustainable chemical companies for the fifth consecutive year. The world renowned sustainability index has ranked Clariant among the top four percent of companies in its sector in both the DJSI Europe and the DJSI World.

Clariant showcases at Medtec China 2017 its compounding capabilities for healthcare applications

Clariant MEVOPUR® Masterbatches & Compounds for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, September 7, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will participate in the Medtec China 2017 exhibition with its latest technologies and capabilities dedicated to the medical and pharmaceutical packaging industry. Clariant's new investment in Singapore to equip its existing facility with new compounding capabilities will also be announced during Medtec, the leading exhibition for medical device design and manufacturing in China. The exhibition will take place on September 20-22, 2017 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.

ELIX Polymers introduces new low-friction materials for critical automotive applications and other segments

ELIX Polymers introduces new low-friction materials for critical automotive applications and other segments. 
(Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR027)Tarragona, September 6, 2017 – ELIX Polymers has developed a range of specialty grades of ABS and PC/ABS to reduce the squeak that is generated by the contact of plastic parts with other plastic parts, leather, PVC-foil or other products. These undesirable noises can negatively affect the driver´s comfort and the quality impression of a car.

Clariant expands support for local NORAM Oil Services customers

The ground-breaking activities were performed by Jon Rogers, Global Head of BL Oil (L), and Frankie Keller, Regional Manager Permian (R), both of Clariant’s Business Unit Oil & Mining Services (OMS) 
(Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, September 6, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a low single-digit million amount investment to strengthen two of its North American Oil Services sites in order to further support customer growth in key oil basins.

Compact schakelen van vermogen met Omron

Compact schakelen van vermogen met Omron.De nieuwe J7KNU-magneetschakelaar van Omron, de kleinste in zijn soort die op dit moment in Europa met dit schakelvermogen verkrijgbaar is, is uitermate geschikt voor een groot aantal toepassingen waar een compacte, betrouwbare en eenvoudig toepasbare oplossing voor schakelvermogen vereist is. Ondanks zijn kleine formaat van 35,5 x 35,5 x 33 mm beschikt de J7KNU-magneetschakelaar over een vermogen van 2,2 kW bij AC3-bedrijf. Hij is beschikbaar in een drie- en vierpolige uitvoering met AC- of DC-spoelen en als omkeerschakelaar met mechanische vergrendeling.

InSciTe komt met 's werelds eerste lignineraffinaderij voor scheepsbrandstof

Multi-purpose pilot plant facility op de Brightlands Chemelot campus in Geleen.
(Foto: Chemelot InSciTe: ISTPR001)Geleen - 5 september 2017 - Na een lang proces van ontwikkeling door Chemelot InSciTe (het Chemelot Institute for Science & Technology) zal lignine binnenkort op commerciële schaal via een biobased proces kunnen worden verwerkt tot een olieachtig product. Onderzoekers van het Lignin RICHES-project werken aan een thermokatalytisch chemisch proces dat is onwikkeld door de Technische Universiteit Eindhoven.

DSM developing novel materials solution for high-pressure composite tanks for hydrogen storage

DSM developing novel materials solution for high-pressure composite tanks for hydrogen storage.
(Photos: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR503)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has introduced a material solution for high-pressure composite tanks for hydrogen storage in its continuing mission to help reduce CO2 emissions.