Belden joins ITxPT Association

Belden joins ITxPT association.
(Photo: Belden, PR499) Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has become a member of the Information Technology for Public Transport Association (ITxPT).

Guardian Glass and Eastman Partner on the Ultimate Color Neutral Laminated Glass

Saflex® Crystal Clear and Guardian UltraClear® LamiGlass™ Neutral - The perfect combination of aesthetic and safety. 
(Photos Eastman, GRDPR188) Continuing demand for superior low-iron glass products in both the premium commercial and residential markets is being met with an innovative collaboration between Eastman and Guardian Glass. Eastman and Guardian are jointly announcing Eastman’s new Saflex® Crystal Clear PVB interlayer, which is designed to produce one of the most color neutral, brilliant laminated low-iron glass products available today: Guardian UltraClear® LamiGlass Neutral.

Lecta to purchase Avery Dennison offset sheets business in Europe - Middle East - North Africa

Avery DennisonAvery Dennison Corporation, the U.S.-based leading producer of self-adhesive label and graphic materials, today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Offset Sheets business in the Europe - Middle East - North Africa (EMENA) region to Torraspapel. Torraspapel is part of Lecta, a European manufacturer of coated woodfree and specialty paper products headquartered in London. The transaction is subject to competition approval from the German Federal Cartel Office

Anker, Devan & Shark Solutions develop world’s first flame retardant aviation carpet with recycled PVB based binder

© courtesy of Anker Anker, Devan and Shark Solutions teamed up to create the world’s first flame retardant aviation carpet using a recycled binder. Inspired by the knowledge and the needs of the aviation market, Anker motivated to achieve this new goal together. The PVB binder reuses laminated glass, from windshields and architectural/building glass, that otherwise would go to landfill.

HAT® IN vial with integrated ADP® insert adds new capabilities to Airnov’s desiccant vials

HAT® IN vial with integrated ADP® insert adds new capabilities to Airnov’s desiccant vials. 
(Photo: Airnov)Airnov Healthcare Packaging, is introducing a new vial for the protection of diagnostic and nutraceutical products. The HAT IN vial utilizes Airnov’s advanced desiccant polymer (ADP) technology integrated into the vial itself to provide a high moisture barrier as well as excellent moisture adsorption. The vial is designed to be easily integrated into automated filling lines for fast, reliable production.

GE Additive welcomes Sandvik into Binder Jet Beta Partner Program

GE Additive welcomes Sandvik into Binder Jet Beta Partner Program.
(Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR043)
GE Additive has announced that Sandvik Additive Manufacturing has become a strategic partner in its Binder Jet beta partner program. Sandvik has one of the widest alloys program for additive manufacturing on the market, marketed under the Osprey® brand.

Innovative electric race car part shows potential for Electron Beam Melting in automotive

OBR’s complex part produced in Ti-64Al-4V on an Arcam EBM Q20plus.
(Photo: Oxford Brookes Racing, GEADPR042)
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK, is focused in accelerating the UK’s industrial growth, developing and proving innovative manufacturing processes and technologies together with creating and embedding future skills.

Perstorp introducing world´s first renewable Oxo products

Perstorp introducing world´s first renewable Oxo products.
(Photo: Perstorp)
Perstorp is pioneering the Oxo-market by launching the first partly renewable carboxylic acids - 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Pro and Valeric Acid Pro. 2-EHA Pro is based on 25% renewable raw materials, and Valeric Acid Pro contains 20% renewable content. The renewable material consists of biogas, and replaces natural gas using the mass balance concept. Users can expect the same quality as the existing 2-EHA and Valeric acid, with the additional benefit of a lower carbon footprint. The renewable oxo portfolio will also include oxo aldehydes and alcohols.