Clariant Completes Work at ISO 13485 Plant in Maine, Increasing Capacity for MEVOPUR® Medical Products

New fluoropolymer compounding line at Clariant plant in Lewiston, Maine. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the start-up of a high throughput twin-screw compounding extruder at its facility in Lewiston, ME, marking the end of this phase of a multimillion-dollar, multiyear expansion program.

GE Additive Education Program Open for Entries from Schools and Colleges

GE Additive Education Program Open for Entries from Schools and Colleges. (Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR007)GE Additive is now accepting applications from schools and colleges for the 2018 cycle of its Additive Education Program (AEP). The application is live on the GE Additive website at www.ge.com/additive. The deadline for applications is February 28, 2018.

Additive redesign of an oil header: Small part – big impact

Comparison of two-part oil header (left) and one-part 3D oil header with improved lubricating action (right). (Photo: Concept Laser GmbH, GEADPR006)Surprising component solutions are not unusual in the world of manufacturing. But the extent to which they are changing our previous view of manufacturing is reflected in a small 3D metal printed part from Bosch in Bamberg. In the assembly of common rail injectors (CRI), a conventionally machined part has been replaced by a metal printed part. The object is a new oil header that wets a thread with oil in order to optimize the subsequent fitting of two components. We saw very clearly what the term redesign by AM really means.

Clariant Introducing Desiccant Tablets for Moisture Testing to Pharmapack Europe 2018

ClariantClariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, with its Healthcare Packaging business unit, is exhibiting at Pharmapack Europe 2018 and talking to visitors about Tri Sorb® molecular sieve desiccant tablets specifically designed for USP <671> moisture permeability testing. The show takes place in Paris 7 & 8 February 2018 and Clariant is exhibiting on Stand E14.

Clariant showcased latest solutions at Home and Personal Care Ingredients Conference (HPCI) 2018

Allen Huang, Technical Manager for Industrial and Home Care, Clariant in Great China presented a paper on ‘Clean and Care’. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, showcased its inspiring range of products for home and personal care at the HPCI Conference 2018 in Mumbai on January 31 and February 01, 2018.

Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Announces Jodi Sawyer as Chair

Jodi Sawyer.The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, has elected a new slate of officers for 2018, led by Jodi Sawyer of FLEXcon.

SONGWON signs exclusive distributorship with Connell Bros. Co. for India

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd., the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world has signed an exclusive distributorship agreement in India with Connell Brothers, the largest marketer & distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in the Asia-Pacific region.

TE Connectivity introduces Flex Grip wire connectors, enabling quick and easy wire termination

TE Connectivity’s quick and easy to use Flex Grip wire connectors. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR237)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has launched Flex Grip wire connectors for fast, flexible and easy wire termination. The new connectors, which accommodate solid and stranded wires between 24 and 14 AWG (0.2 – 4.00 mm²), feature an operating lever that allows releasable and reworkable wire termination. The transparent housings enable users to visually confirm the proper wire strip length and insertion for good electrical installation. With the built-in test slot, the installers can conveniently conduct the electrical test while keeping the wires terminated.