19 Sept 2018
TE Connectivity attends 2018 China International Industry Fair (CIIF)
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, will showcase four innovative solutions at the 2018 IAS-CIIF tradeshow at booth B053, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Hongqiao District, Shanghai. The solutions cover Renewable Energy Application, Motor Connectivity, Servo Drive and Industrial Robots. Adapting to the special requirements of smart factories, these solutions address challenges in the progress of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, and facilitate the transformation and upgrade of Chinese factories. In particular, the newly acquired ENTRELEC terminal block business from ABB will make its debut at this Fair.
19 Sept 2018
DSM brings additive manufacturing one step closer to industrial production with new carbon fiber filament
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living today announced its new carbon fiber filled grade PA6/66 filament Novamid® ID1030 CF10 for 3D printing. Despite the low carbon fiber loading of 10% - much lower than other carbon filled materials - it produces functional prototyping and industrial parts with properties close to what is usually achievable only by injection molding while matching the easy and fast printing of unreinforced plastics.
18 Sept 2018
KRAIBURG TPE Soft-touch TPEs for Automotive Roller Shutters
Automotive roller shutters for interior vehicle applications are increasing demand for soft-touch thermoplastic elastomers. In addition to the exceptionally satin-smooth and velvety surfaces, rolling covers require superior scratch resistance and optimal UV endurance. To respond to the needs of these type of applications, KRAIBURG TPE offers its series VS/AD/HM from THERMOLAST® K.
18 Sept 2018
SABIC signs MOU with Clariant outlining intended transaction
SABIC, the world’s third largest diversified petrochemicals company, announced today that it is taking steps to establish certain elements of its Specialties business as a stand-alone business. The strategic purpose of this is to prepare the Specialties business to participate in further organic and inorganic growth, including a transaction under discussion with Clariant AG (“Clariant”), for which today both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU would enable Clariant to create a new, “High Performance Materials” specialty chemicals business as an exceptional global platform for growth.
18 Sept 2018
TE Connectivity to show model of rLoop pod for high-speed Hyperloop transport system at InnoTrans
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, will showcase a model of the rLoop pod designed for the futuristic Hyperloop high-speed transport system conceived by Elon Musk at InnoTrans Sept. 18-21 in Berlin.
18 Sept 2018
Clariant and SABIC enter Governance agreement defining the long-term strategic relationship
Clariant and SABIC, two world leaders in chemicals, today jointly announced the signing of a Governance Agreement that determines the principles of Clariant’s future governance, defines SABIC’s position as a strategic anchor shareholder and confirms Clariant’s independence as a publicly-listed company under Swiss corporate governance.
18 Sept 2018
Clariant makes a step change into higher value specialties
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced an updated strategy and financial outlook as well as the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with SABIC on a significant collaboration opportunity between the two companies in the area of high performance materials. The Group intends to expand more strongly by focusing on customer-specific products and solution offerings with attractive growth prospects and above average value potential.
17 Sept 2018
Mondi to showcase BarrierPack Recyclable, and a host of other packaging innovations at FachPack 2018
Mondi, the global packaging and paper group, will highlight BarrierPack Recyclable, its fully recyclable plastic laminate for pre-made pouches and FFS roll stock, along with other innovative products targeting the ice cream, pet food, and food and beverages categories at the upcoming FachPack trade fair in Germany.
