Innovative odor-management for functional polyester textiles: Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 with patented, dual-action technology

(Graph: SANITIZED AG, PR020) SANITIZED AG presents a new unique dimension to odor-management for functional polyester textiles. The newly developed wash-resistant Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 has a dual-action effect: on the one hand it prevents the bacteria from docking on the textile, and on the other, it adsorbs odors whilst the garment is being worn. The underlying technology that has been further developed was awarded the Swiss Technology Award. Goodbye permastink!

Belden Releases New Power over Ethernet (PoE) Injectors

Belden releases new Power over Ethernet (PoE) injectors. (Photo: Belden, PR457) Belden, Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released its new Hirschmann PoE/PoE+ Injectors, designed to support the growing demand for high-voltage Power over Ethernet.

TE Connectivity in exclusive negotiations to acquire ABB’s entrelec® terminal block business

TE ConnectivityTE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, today announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with ABB to acquire ABB’s entrelec® terminal block business. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions including receipt of customary regulatory approvals and prior consultation with employee representative bodies.

Beaulieu Yarns introduces EqoBalance®, the first biomass-balance polyamide yarns for carpets

Biomass Balance model. (Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Beaulieu Yarns, the global supplier of high-quality synthetic polyamide and polypropylene yarns, now offers sustainable versions of all its polyamide (PA6) yarns for carpets for residential and commercial use, including automotive. The EqoBalance® family of “biomass-balance” yarns is being launched at Domotex 2018, held on January 12-15 in Hannover, Germany. Beaulieu Yarns is on Stand B56 in Hall 11.

Clariant and SINOPEC sign major cooperation agreements on fuel upgrading catalyst technology

Senior management from Clariant and Sinopec met in Bejing, China to sign the agreements. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed two key agreements with SINOPEC, China’s largest petroleum and chemical company. The agreements were signed in Beijing by the companies’ senior management on September 27, 2017.

Jason Oliver appointed head of GE Additive

Jason Oliver appointed head of GE Additive. (Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR004)GE Additive has appointed Jason Oliver as CEO and Vice President, GE Additive. As CEO, Oliver will lead the GE Additive operations including Concept Laser, Arcam and GeonX, reporting to David L. Joyce, GE Vice Chairman. Oliver joined GE on January 1.

Devan‘s new product line – revitalizing skin & body through textiles

Devan‘s new product line – revitalizing skin & body through textiles.Devan Chemicals, a Belgian-headquartered developer of finishing technologies for textiles, recently launched a new product line. These revitalising agents enable textile manufacturers to boost their textiles and offer health & wellness to consumers.

TE Connectivity introduces smallest in class relay

TE Connectivity introduces smallest in class relay. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR202)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, introduces Potter & Brumfield relay T9G series, a 30A power PCB relay for HVAC, appliances and industrial control applications. TE’s Potter & Brumfield relay T9G series is the smallest relay in its class, with a 30 percent smaller package size and 13 percent less PCB floor space all while keeping the standard footprint, allowing manufacturers to add more components on PCBs without having to compromise on relay performance.