1 Mar 2018
Omron demonstrates how smart data boosts process efficiency at CFIA
Omron will be at the CFIA event in Rennes, from 13-15 March, demonstrating how it can create smart production facilities that help solve the challenges faced by today’s food and beverage industry. Omron’s complete robotics and automation system delivers greater flexibility to deal with increasing SKU numbers, together with better data collection and reporting. The system on show at the Omron stand (Hall 2 Booth A4-B3) combines different applications and uses ‘smart’ data to deliver tailored production efficiency to meet actual demand.
28 Feb 2018
Ascend Performance Materials to exhibit at VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering, focusing on hybrid and EV solutions and reliable supply
Automotive trends are driving demand for high-performance engineered plastics. Ascend Performance Materials is meeting that demand with polyamide 6,6 solutions for internal combustion, hybrid and electric powertrains. Innovative engineered plastics, like Ascend‘s Vydyne® J series, are helping OEMs reduce weight, increase electrification and improve fuel efficiency.
28 Feb 2018
Barryvox® Transceiver from Mammut in innovative TPE/PA multi-component design
The Mammut Sports Group, based in Switzerland, has substantially advanced its range of locating devices for rescuing winter sports enthusiasts who are buried in avalanches. The range of devices has recently been expanded to include two Barryvox® transceivers (transmitter/receiver) with optimized technical and construction characteristics, including a case seal as well as casing parts made of polyamide and a thermoplastic elastomer compound (TPE) using multi-component injection molding. A compound from KRAIBURG TPE is used here, featuring excellent adhesion to polyamides (PA) and thus providing the life-saving device with outstanding sealing quality and consequently a high degree of operational reliability.
28 Feb 2018
Clariant showcases “green” crop solutions at CAC 2018 exhibition in China
Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will return to the 19th China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC) with its enhanced portfolio of green solutions dedicated to the agriculture and crop protection industry. Organized by the CCPIT Sub-council of Chemical Industry, the CAC exhibition to be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center on 7-9 March 2018 is one of the biggest agrochemical exhibitions in the world today.
27 Feb 2018
INEOS Styrolution introduces an innovative scratch-resistant Luran® HH-120 for automotive applications
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces the introduction of an enhanced AMSAN copolymer grade that is expected to become specifically attractive for automotive exterior applications. The new material is an enhanced version of the company’s Luran® High-Heat grade HH-120 with optimised scratch-resistance properties.
26 Feb 2018
Farnell Packaging achieves certification from the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced Farnell Packaging Limited of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia has achieved SGP certification.
26 Feb 2018
“La Casa del Desierto”, the Guardian Glass project that creates the great indoors in perfect harmony with nature
A desert. A house. A range of special glass types and a team of skilled professionals. This is “La Casa del Desierto” (the desert house). One of Guardian Glass's most exclusive, demanding, risky, creative and efficient projects, was recently completed in Spain with a clear objective: to demonstrate first hand and in situ across the four seasons of the year, the importance of glass in our daily life, and in one of the toughest environments you could ever imagine!
26 Feb 2018
Beaulieu Fibres International honoured with Yanfeng Automotive Interiors “Distinguished Supplier” award for second consecutive year
Beaulieu Fibres International, the leading European polyolefin fibre producer, is once again the proud recipient of a “Distinguished Supplier” European Supplier Award from Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI). It is the second year in succession that the global leader in automotive interiors has recognised the significant expertise and support provided by Beaulieu Fibres International.
