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.

Omron cuts power switching down to size

Omron cuts power switching down to size. The new J7KNU contactor from Omron, which is the smallest device of its type and rating currently available anywhere in Europe, is ideally suited for a wide range of applications where a compact, dependable and easy-to-use power switching solution is needed. Although it measures only 35.5 x 35.5 x 33 mm, the J7KNU contactor has a 2.2 kW AC3 rating and is available in three- and four-pole versions with AC or DC coils and as reversing contactor with mechanical interlock.

InSciTe readies world’s first lignin biorefinery for marine fuel

The Multi-Purpose Pilot plant facility on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. 
(Photo: Chemelot InSciTe: ISTPR001)Geleen, Netherlands - September 5, 2017 - A bio-based process to create crude oil from lignin could soon be ready for commercialisation following extensive development at Chemelot InSciTe (the Chemelot Institute for Science & Technology) in the Netherlands. Researchers in the Lignin RICHES project are working on a thermo-catalytic chemical process invented at the Eindhoven University of Technology.

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.