ARLANXEO increases prices for its Buna® and X_Butyl® products globally

ARLANXEOARLANXEO increases its prices for its Buna® and X_Butyl® products globally effective May 1, 2018.

DSM and Chromatic 3D Materials partner to develop 3D printing materials for finished manufactured goods

DSMRoyal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announced that it entered a preferred partnership with Chromatic 3D Materials to introduce thermoset materials for 3D-printing of finished manufactured goods. With the collaboration, DSM further expands its portfolio, now offering the broadest selection of 3D printing materials for the broadest range of printing technologies.

Gilman Brothers supports sustainability for the printing industry with the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced today The Gilman Brothers is the latest SGP Patron at the silver level. Through patronage, The Gilman Brothers, along with other industry leaders dedicated to promoting sustainability, support SGP and keep costs low for certification of print facilities.

La experiencia de gestión térmica en automoción de Henkel se presenta en Battery Show Europe 2018

Figura 1: Soluciones de materiales avanzadas para sistemas de almacenamiento de la energía. 
(Photo: Henkel, PR055)Düsseldorf, Alemania – Los materiales avanzados de Henkel permiten aplicaciones electrónicas en automoción, en todo el ecosistema de los vehículos. En la próxima edición de Battery Show Europe, que se celebrará del 15 al 17 de mayo en Hannover, Alemania, la empresa se centrará específicamente en los sistemas de almacenamiento de energía, presentando sus soluciones de gestión térmica y de montaje de placas de circuitos impresos para aplicaciones de baterías de iones de litio (Li-I) y de grupo motopropulsor.

Clariant starts 2018 with significant growth in sales and EBITDA 

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced first quarter 2018 sales of CHF 1.722 billion compared to CHF 1.602 billion in the first quarter of 2017. This corresponds to 7 % growth in local currency as well as in Swiss francs. All Business Areas contributed to this sales growth, with particular strength in Catalysis and Care Chemicals. Organic sales rose by 5 % in local currency driven by higher volumes and supported by a positive pricing effect.

GE Additive Unveils Arcam EBM Spectra H

Arcam EBM Spectra H system. 
(Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR008)GE Additive today unveiled the Arcam EBM Spectra™ H, a new metal additive manufacturing system, designed to handle high heat and crack prone materials. The Arcam EBM Spectra H complements the company’s existing electron beam melting systems.

DSM showcases expanded 3D printing portfolio and partnerships at RAPID+TCT 2018

3D Printing of Protective Mouth Guard Using Arnitel® ID 2045.
(Photo: DSM: DSMMTPR006)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, will be demonstrating its expanded portfolio of 3D printing materials, for SLA and FFF, at RAPID+TCT 2018 this week in Fort Worth. The company is also announcing a partnership with equipment manufacturer Ultimaker to meet the growing demand for industrial-grade engineering FFF materials.

SONGWON reiterates its commitment to the Chinese plastics industry at Chinaplas 2018

SONGWON reiterates its commitment to the Chinese plastics industry at Chinaplas 2018.
(Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)SONGWON Industrial Group, the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, is once again exhibiting at this year’s Chinaplas in Shanghai, China (Stand J45 in Hall 8.2H). The company will be showcasing its solutions designed to match industry needs, including light and heat stabilizers, antioxidants, thermoplastic polyurethanes, PVC stabilizers and plasticizers.