14 Nov 2019
Double skin facades: selecting the right combination of glass to optimise their benefits
When designing a double skin façade, it is important to choose the right combination of glass to optimise the benefits in terms of energy management, dynamic selectivity, thermal insulation, and enhanced comfort, while minimising potential issues such as condensation, says Ralf Greiner, Product Application Manager for Guardian Glass in Europe.
14 Nov 2019
Microbe-free paints and coatings: Quick test helps minimize the use of preservatives!
The market trend is clear: Paints and coatings should contain as few preservatives as possible. The challenge for the industry: Especially when it comes to water-based paints, spores and bacteria take hold in just seconds during production. Once contaminated, mould and bacteria are the unfortunate results. Conversely, there is also high price to pay when forgoing the use of preservatives – increasing product returns and damage to a company's reputation as a result of complaints.
14 Nov 2019
SONGWON Industrial Group announces Financial Results for Q3/2019
SONGWON Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) today released its financial results for the third quarter of 2019. In Q3/2019, the Group achieved sales of 208,388 Mil. KRW marking a 1.9% increase in revenue over sales recorded in the same quarter of the previous year (204,403 Mil. KRW), however, the Group reported a decline in its gross profit margin in Q3 to 19,7%. Comparing the YTD September 2018 consolidated sales (592,716 Mil. KRW), SONGWON saw a 4.1% increase in its YTD September 2019 consolidated sales (617,272 Mil. KRW) and a decrease in net profit of 12% (28,905 Mil. KRW).
14 Nov 2019
Clariant turns the spotlight on 3D printed end use functional parts and new material for mobility and E&E trends at formnext 2019
As intelligent industrial manufacturing gains a stronger foothold in production alongside the more established customization/prototyping arenas, Clariant returns to this year’s formnext with new solutions to support the growth. A new halogen-free flame retardant 3D printing material takes center stage alongside eye-catching and unique printed end use parts from a range of applications.
13 Nov 2019
Additive Manufacturing research: Experts at Oerlikon, Linde and TU Munich to develop high-strength lightweight aluminum-based alloy
Global technology Group Oerlikon, with vast expertise in materials, has entered into an additive manufacturing (AM) research alliance with Linde, the world’s largest industrial gases company, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of the leading German universities in engineering. The partners aim to develop new high-strength, lightweight aluminum-based alloys that can serve the safety and weight reduction needs of the aerospace and automotive industries. The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs is funding 50% of the EUR 1.7 million research project.
13 Nov 2019
Clariant’s Licocare® RBW Vita bio-based additives for plastics receives award for sustainability excellence
Clariant is proud to announce that the California-based Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has awarded the Material Health Certificate GOLD level certification to Licocare RBW 102 Vita, Licocare RBW 106 Vita and Licocare RBW 300 Vita , bio-based lubricating and dispersing aids. This award is a further confirmation of their excellent environmental profile and contribution to a circular economy for plastics.
12 Nov 2019
SONGWON underlines its continued commitment to the coatings industry
SONGWON Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, highlights the strengthening of its commitment to the coatings industry. With the start-up of its Technical Service Coating Lab at its world-class manufacturing facility, Maeam in South Korea, SONGWON now has all the necessary devices, tools and stations for both powder and liquid coating applications. Located next to SONGWON’s R&D headquarters and Global Application Community, means that the organization can take advantage of the innovation synergy. With several newly added weathering devices, SONGWON is fully equipped to support customers develop and find solutions to formulation issues relating to UV and temperature stabilization, as well as UV curing.
12 Nov 2019
Clariant Catalysts expands in APAC with new Engineering Services office in Indonesia
First Singapore and Tokyo, now Jakarta. Clariant’s Catalysts business unit opens its third location for Engineering Services in Asia-Pacific, bringing the global total to 16 offices. The expansion is aimed at enhancing regional support, particularly in the southern APAC countries, with a focus on catalysts for ethylene and styrene and syngas applications, as well as distillate upgrading, hydrogenation, and oxidation.
