Lightweight instrument panel carrier of 2017 MINI Countryman takes top honors in Body Interior category of SPE Automotive Innovation Awards

The instrument panel carrier of the 2017 MINI Countryman from BMW Group is this year’s winner in the Body Interior category of the Automotive Innovation Awards, an annual competition now in its 47th year and run by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). An innovative process combined with lightweight-enabling materials from SABIC helps reduce the part’s weight by about 15 percent versus a comparable solid plastic component. The injection-molded part uses a high flow concentrate long glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene (LGFPP) material (STAMAX™ resin) from SABIC and a dedicated masterbatch solution in a structural foaming process with core-back technology.Detroit, USA, November 9, 2017 - The instrument panel carrier of the 2017 MINI Countryman from BMW Group is this year’s winner in the Body Interior category of the Automotive Innovation Awards, an annual competition now in its 47th year and run by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).

Neutralidad y excelente transmisión luminosa. El nuevo vidrio de control solar Guardian Glass perfecto para diseñar edificios bañados en luz natural

El nuevo vidrio de control solar Guardian Glass, que ofrece una neutralidad extrema y una alta transmisión luminosa, es perfecto para diseñar edificios bañados en luz natural. (Fotos Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR152)Bertrange, Luxemburgo, 10 de noviembre de 2017 – Guardian Glass amplía su gama de vidrio de control solar de altas prestaciones SunGuard® SuperNeutral™ (SN) con un nuevo producto que proporciona la transmisión luminosa más alta de toda la línea.

En envases para gotas oftálmicas, Aptar Pharma recurre a un TPE apto para el uso en medicina

El dosificador oftálmico flexible (OSD) de Aptar Pharma presenta componentes fabricados con un elastómero termoplástico perteneciente al grupo de productos THERMOLAST® M de KRAIBURG TPE, que es apto para el uso en medicina y para el contacto directo con medicamentos. 
(Foto: © 2017 Aptar Pharma)Con varios componentes funcionales elaborados a partir de un TPE de KRAIBURG TPE recientemente desarrollado y apto para el uso en medicina, Aptar Pharma ha lanzado al mercado su dosificador oftálmico flexible, denominado Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (OSD). Los componentes fabricados con elastómeros termoplásticos entran en contacto directo con las gotas oftálmicas. Aptar Pharma exige la categorización como "Medical Grade Plastic" junto con el cumplimiento de las estrictas normas para el envasado primario de medicamentos sensibles.

Perstorp and 3D4makers partner to launch Facilan™ next-generation 3D Printing filament

Perstorp and 3D4makers partner to launch Facilan™ next-generation 3D Printing filament. (Photos: 3D4Makers)Perstorp November 9, 2017 - Perstorp and 3D4Makers are developing a new generation of high quality, high performance filament. As the world’s first fifth-generation 3D filament, Facilan™ enables applications previously unobtainable with other 3D printing materials. Developed jointly by Perstorp and 3D4makers, Facilan delivers fit-for-purpose filaments for 3D additive manufacturing. Currently comprising three materials, the Facilan portfolio is designed to meet the toughest requirements for a wide range of medical and manufacturing products.

Clariant introduces additive solutions tailored to local needs at ChinaCoat

Exolit® AP flame retardant grades based on ammonium polyphosphate have become the industry standard in intumescent coatings formulations. Steel plate protected with intumescent coating after a fire test. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 9, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will introduce new additive solutions developed to meet the specific needs of the Asian coatings market at ChinaCoat, the global coatings show taking place in Shanghai from November 15 to 17. Clariant will be exhibiting in Zone 7, Hall W2, Booth No. W2.E21-28.

Beaulieu Yarns awarded prestigious FM Global “Highly Protected Risk” (HPR) status for French production site

Representatives of FM Global Management and Ideal Fibres & Fabrics Project Team at the Award ceremony on November 7, 2017.
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Wielsbeke, Belgium – November 8, 2017 – Beaulieu Yarns, the global supplier of high-quality polyamide and polypropylene yarns, is pleased to announce the achievement of Highly Protected Risk (HPR) status for its French production site, Ideal Fibres & Fabrics Comines. Awarded by FM Global, HPR designation means a facility meets the highest industry standards for property protection.

Moog Extends its Electrohydrostatic Pump Unit Offering with More Sizes and Available Options

Moog Electrohydrostatic Pump Unit (EPU). 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1704)East Aurora, NY, USA, November 8, 2017 – Moog (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) – a designer and manufacturer of high performance motion control products, solutions, and services, enlarged its product range of Electrohydrostatic Pump Units (EPU) with the EPU size 80cc in order to help customers address a wider range of applications.

Mrs. Carole Dieschbourg, Luxembourg’s Minister of the Environment, and Mr. Dan Biancalana, Dudelange’s Mayor, inaugurate emissions control system at the Guardian Glass plant in Dudelange

From left to right: Jose Miguel Villacorta – Dudelange Plant Manager, Dan Biancalana – Mayor of Dudelange, Carole Dieschbourg – Luxembourg’s Minister of the Environment, Guus Boekhoudt - Vice President Guardian Glass in Europe, Jean Ries - Director Government and Public Affairs Guardian Europe, Corinne Fernandez – HR Business Partner Dudelange.
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR153)Bertrange, Luxembourg, November 8, 2017 – Mrs. Carole Dieschbourg, Luxembourg’s Minister of the Environment, and Mr. Dan Biancalana, Mayor of Dudelange, joined Guardian Glass in Europe leadership on 7 November for the official inauguration of the new state-of-the-art emissions control system at the company’s float glass plant in Dudelange.