White vinyl labels from TE Connectivity are ideal for conformability on irregular surfaces

White vinyl labels from TE Connectivity are ideal for conformability on irregular surfaces. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR419)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, announced today an offering of WV and EET V-9 - white PVC adhesive backed labels ideal for adhering to and identifying rounded, irregular and bendable surfaces.

Clariant Masterbatches earn ‘OK’ certification for home and industrial composting

Five plants in Europe and Asia have been awarded OK compost HOME and OK compost INDUSTRIAL labels by the TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium NV testing company. 
(Photo: TÜV AUSTRIA)Clariant color and additive masterbatches made in five plants in Europe and Asia have been awarded OK compost HOME and OK compost INDUSTRIAL labels by the TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium NV testing company. The certification means that the masterbatch ingredients, including the polymer carrier, will not compromise the biodegradability of the plastic products and packaging in which they are used.

TE Connectivity launches LUMAWISE Type Z COB LED holders for fast, flexible and effective lighting assembly together with LEDIL reflector optics

TE Connectivity launches LUMAWISE Type Z COB LED holders for fast, flexible and effective lighting assembly together with LEDIL reflector optics. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR411)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced LUMAWISE Type Z LED holders to provide quick and easy mechanical and electrical connections of chip-on-board (COB) LED arrays in a wide variety of lighting designs. Customers can use the new LED holders to develop Zhaga-compliant modules.

SONGWON Industrial Group delivers another solid result for FY 2019

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) today reported its financial results for FY 2019. SONGWON’s overall consolidated sales revenues for FY 2019 amounting to 814,340 Mil. KRW which marks a 3.2% increase compared to the consolidated sales for FY 2018 (788,738). After continuing to concentrate on its core business throughout the year, the result achieved in FY 2019 was SONGWON’s highest sales result since the company was founded.

INEOS Styrolution dispatches 20,000 face masks to Foshan and Ningbo in support of Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts 

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution has sent 20,000 single-use face masks to be distributed to communities across local districts of Foshan and Ningbo, in support of China’s response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). These supplies were sourced through INEOS networks within the Asia Pacific region.

KRAIBURG TPE is supplying a skin-friendly thermoplastic elastomer for an innovative Protos® headset

An easily fusible compound from the VS/AD/HM THERMOLAST® K series from KRAIBURG TPE gives the gray headband of the Protos® Headset Integral from Pfanner Schutzbekleidung GmbH a pleasantly soft and velvety touch and nonirritant skin tolerance in accordance with ISO 10993-10. (Image: © 2020 Pfanner Schutzbekleidung)The Austria-based company Pfanner Schutzbekleidung GmbH is having the headband for its Protos® Headset Integral manufactured by injection molding of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from KRAIBURG TPE. The material provides excellent processability and ensures high wearing comfort.

Adhesive solutions for efficient Li-ion cell assembly

Battery modules with cylindrical cells are constructed with Covestro’s Bayblend® material and efficiently assembled with Henkel’s Loctite adhesive. 
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As automotive electrification continues to evolve, powerful lithium-ion (li-ion) battery architectures are at the center of discussions around electric vehicles. While battery system designs vary by manufacturer, the joint performance objectives for all automotive battery technologies are longer lifetime, operational safety, cost efficiency and reliability. In their most recent collaboration, Henkel and Covestro developed a solution enabling the efficient fixation of cylindrical li-ion battery cells inside a plastic cell holder. The solution is based on a UV-curing adhesive from Henkel and a UV-transparent polycarbonate blend from Covestro.

DSM introduces breakthrough low-toxicity crosslinkers with high functional performance

DSM introduces breakthrough low-toxicity crosslinkers with high functional performance.Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announced the launch of a new, highly innovative crosslinker portfolio, NeoAdd™ PAX, with an unparalleled combination of low-toxicity and high-performance profile. The new, patent pending DSM polymeric aziridine crosslinker products will drive safety across a wide range of industries and exemplifies DSM’s commitment to using science to develop sustainable solutions that outperform conventional market alternatives.