INEOS Styrolution introduces new grade for the healthcare industry

Styroflex 4G80 is specifically designed for medical tubing.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today the introduction of its new Styroflex® 4G80 grade. Styroflex 4G80 is an S-TPE (styrene thermoplastic elastomer) that combines transparency, elasticity, and excellent processability making it suitable for extrusion applications.

Belden Upgrades HiOS Software with Time-Sensitive Networking Support through 802.1Qbv Time-Aware Scheduler

Belden upgrades HiOS software with time-sensitive networking support through 802.1Qbv Time-Aware Scheduler. (Photo: Belden, PR481)Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, today released version 7.3 of its Hirschmann Operating System (HiOS). The software update enables Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) support with a new 802.1Qbv time-aware scheduler. Now, customers can achieve predictable latency and greater reliability by allowing dedicated time slots to be available for real-time data on every device in the Ethernet network.

Odor-free polyester functional clothing: Patented Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 technology with bluesign®, ECO PASSPORT, and Skin Friendly certification

Odor-free polyester functional clothing: Patented Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 technology with bluesign®, ECO PASSPORT, and Skin Friendly certification. (Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR023)Polyester sport and functional textiles treated with Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 are protected against “permastink”. Already a holder of the Swiss Technology Award, the Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 odor-management technology can now carry the bluesign® sustainability label, the Skin Friendly certification from the Hohenstein Institute and the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® label. SANITIZED AG has been a bluesign® system partner for over 10 years.

Clariant MEVOPUR® Additive Technology Facilitates Laser Welding of Medical Devices

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is exhibiting at MD&M West 2019 and displaying medical devices and components made of new MEVOPUR polymer materials formulated to improve laser-welding performance. The medical design and manufacturing tradeshow is taking place February 5-7, 2019, in Anaheim, CA. Clariant is exhibiting in Booth 2049.

Avery Dennison recycled PET (rPET) liners now available across Europe in four constructions

Avery Dennison recycled PET (rPET) liners now available across Europe in four constructions.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR413)The recent launch, by Avery Dennison, of a portfolio using recycled PET (rPET) liners has received another important boost, with four labelling constructions now available across Europe.

Clariant Limits Risk of Hydrolytic Degradation of Radiopaque Polymers Used in Catheters 

Combining formulation skills allow laser absorbing / transmitting in a range of polymers/colors. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is introducing new polymer compounds specially formulated to limit or even eliminate hydrolytic degradation, which is known to affect certain materials commonly used in catheters. Offered under the MEVOPUR brand name, the new resins are being presented for the first time at the MD&M West tradeshow taking place February 5-7, 2019, in Anaheim, CA. Clariant is exhibiting in Booth 2049.

SABIC pioneers first production of certified circular polymers

Jeroen Castelijn, General Manager Geleen site and Frank Kuijpers, General Manager Corporate Sustainability celebrate the certified circular polymers produced in the Netherlands.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced another major milestone in its ground-breaking project to pioneer the production of certified circular polymers using a feedstock from mixed plastic waste.

TE Connectivity wins 10th Top Employer Award

TE Connectivity wins 10th Top Employer Award. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR347)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced that the company has been recognized - for the tenth time - as one of the best employers in Germany for 2019 by the Top Employer Institute (TPI), an independent HR certification company. TE Connectivity has received the award for being a “Top Employer” in the Engineering sector.