Clariant launches medical polymer compounds resistant to hydrolytic degradation

Clariant launches medical polymer compounds resistant to hydrolytic degradation.
(Photo: Clariant)Working with a leading medical device manufacturer, Clariant Plastics & Coatings Healthcare Polymer Solutions has completed development and testing of new polymer materials specially formulated to resist degradation caused by exposure to high humidity and temperature. The new technology is especially important in resins that incorporate high loadings of radiopaque metals because these fillers are known to exacerbate the degradation effect.

TE Connectivity receives award for being a “Top Employer” Germany in the Engineering category

TE Connectivity receives award for being a “Top Employer” Germany in the Engineering category. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR416)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced its recognition by the Top Employer Institute as one of the best employers in Germany in the Engineering category. The certification as “Top Employer” is the result of a multi-stage certification with a validation process and an independent audit.

Clariant introduces brilliant new metallic aesthetic; targets premium packaging

Clariant introduces brilliant new metallic aesthetic; targets premium packaging. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant Masterbatches has developed a novel chrome color that opens new opportunities for designers and manufacturers of high-end products, bottles and packaging.

EMG names Rikke Wivel as new CEO

EMG names Rikke Wivel as new CEO. 
(Photo: EMG, EMGPR049)EMG, the leading industrial technology marketing communications specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rikke Wivel as its new CEO. Company co-founder Greg Farrett has taken on the role of Chairman.

Clariant expands production capability & launches new products for EMEA edible oils & biofuels market

Clariant expands production capability & launches new products for EMEA edible oils & biofuels market. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant continues to boost the supply of high-quality activated bleaching earths to the edible oil and biofuel markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with additional capacity now on stream in Yuncos, Spain, and an extended portfolio of advanced purification products for local customers.

INEOS Styrolution presents a wide range of styrenics solutions for the healthcare industry at Pharmapack in Paris, France

INEOS Styrolution presents a wide range of styrenics solutions for the healthcare industry at Pharmapack in Paris, France.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, exhibits the latest styrenics developments for the healthcare industry at the Pharmapack 2020 Show in Paris, France Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles – Hall 7.2, booth K78, February 5-6). This year, the company focuses on solutions for casing of medical devices as well solutions for the development of entire styrenics based IV sets and components for IV sets.

Pharmapack 2020: Airnov highlights excellent position for expected growth

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(Photo: Airnov Healthcare Packaging)At Pharmapack, Airnov - the newly established identity for a global leader in healthcare packaging - highlighted its intention to build on its current leadership position. The company, previously owned by Clariant, is now an independent company with a prominent position in desiccant and oxygen scavenging products primarily serving pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and nutraceutical markets.

Des élastomères thermoplastiques de KRAIBURG TPE en impression 3D par dépôt de matière fondue

La plupart des élastomères thermoplastiques de KRAIBURG TPE conviennent parfaitement à une utilisation sur les imprimantes 3D à granulés de la série PAM P de Pollen AM sur lesquelles il est possible de produire des pièces à plusieurs composants fonctionnelles par fabrication additive en utilisant la technique du dépôt de matière fondue (FDM). (Illustration: © 2019 Pollen AM)
Au cours de tests approfondis, KRAIBURG TPE a étudié l’adéquation de ses élastomères thermoplastiques (TPE) à la fabrication additive (additive manufacturing, AM). Il en a été conclu que pratiquement tous les TPE de l’entreprise donnent d’excellents résultats lorsqu’ils sont transformés sur des appareils de la société Pollen AM par dépôt de matière fondue (fused deposition modeling, FDM).