SABIC to introduce new ultra-high melt flow PP for lightweight breathable nonwoven fabrics in personal hygiene applications

SABIC to introduce new ultra-high melt flow PP for lightweight breathable nonwoven fabrics in personal hygiene applications.At the upcoming RISI Asia Pacific Hygiene Products Symposium, SABIC will unveil an innovative new polypropylene (PP) resin product engineered to deliver enhanced properties in melt-blown fibers for nonwoven fabrics. The new product, designated SABIC® PP 514M12, can serve a wide range of potential end-uses in personal hygiene applications and other market segments. It is the first grade of a new family of high-flow resin compounds which SABIC started to develop only two years ago, and is expected to be commercially available by end of 2018.

TE Connectivity white vinyl labels provide creative flexibility and security in harsh environments

TE Connectivity white vinyl labels provide creative flexibility and security in harsh environments. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR326)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is now offering white vinyl (WV) as a highly customized labeling solution using UL and CSA certified base materials.

Devan presents further findings on Moov&Cool

Textile finishing innovator Devan Chemicals presents its further findings on their Moov&Cool® ‘cool comfort’ technology for the apparel/sportswear market. Textile finishing innovator Devan Chemicals presents its further findings on their Moov&Cool® ‘cool comfort’ technology for the apparel/sportswear market. The patented polymer technology was first introduced on Performance Days in April earlier this year.

New chemical search platform Chemberry puts Personal Care ingredients at buyers’ fingertips 

New chemical search platform Chemberry puts Personal Care ingredients at buyers’ fingertips. 
(Photo: Chemberry)Chemberry, an innovative internet platform enabling chemical buyers to easily find the ingredients they need, launches to its first industry sector today. Initially covering Personal Care, the free-of-charge search service will later expand across multiple industry sectors.

Belden Focuses on Building Tomorrow’s Network in Today’s Applications at SPS/IPC/Drives 2018

Hirschmann DRAGON PTN (Packet Transport Network). (Photo: Belden, PR471)Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will highlight at SPS/IPC/Drives 2018 in Nuremberg how the company can support customers’ drive to build tomorrow’s network in today’s applications.

Guardian Glass introduces the future of dynamic shading with blackout at the touch of a button for windows and doors

Guardian Glass introduces the future of dynamic shading with blackout at the touch of a button for windows and doors. 
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR162)Guardian Glass has developed a new, cost effective, reliable, integrated shading solution for windows and doors. Guardian Glass is proceeding with plans to construct a pilot facility in Europe to launch the product, which is expected late in 2019.

Minghua selects ELIX ABS H801 for new spoiler projects

Minghua selects ELIX ABS H801 for new spoiler projects.Shenyang Minghua Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. (Minghua), a leading supplier of automotive exterior parts for premium OEMs, has selected ELIX Polymers ABS H801 for spoiler and aeroblade parts for the new BMW X5, X7, and X6M cars. This follows an intensive collaboration between Minghua and ELIX Polymers.

KRAIBURG TPE expands TPE portfolio for soft-touch surfaces

Automotive interior parts with soft-touch feel based on compounds of KRAIBURG TPE’s new FG/SF THERMOLAST® K series comply with strict OEM requirements with regard to emission and odor behavior and provide excellent processability and surface quality. 
(Photo: © 2018 KRAIBURG TPE)At Fakuma, KRAIBURG TPE presented a new thermoplastic elastomers series especially developed for decorated surfaces that appeal to the touch and for functional parts inside motor vehicles’ cabins.