Avery Dennison named as a finalist in the 2018 edie Sustainability Leaders Awards

Avery Dennison named as a finalist in the 2018 edie Sustainability Leaders Awards.
(Photo: PR379)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — November 20, 2017 — Avery Dennison has been recognized by edie, a leading information resource for sustainability-oriented companies, as a finalist in the 2018 Sustainability Leaders Awards. Avery Dennison was named in the Employee Engagement and Behavioral Change category for Sustainable September, its annual sustainability employee engagement campaign.

Armor Made with Dyneema® UD Shows Potential to Make Dyneema®, the Greenest Strength™ Even Greener

Armor Made with Dyneema® UD Shows Potential to Make Dyneema®, the Greenest Strength™ Even Greener. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR357) The Netherlands, 17 November 2017 - Continuing its ‘Greenest Strength’ mission, DSM Dyneema will at Milipol in Paris 21-24 November provide an example of a creative way to re-use material from out-of-service soft armor vests.

Clariant breaks Personal Care conventions with new Essence by Clariant formulations

Clariant breaks Personal Care conventions with new Essence by Clariant formulations. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 16, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces Essence by Clariant, its inspiring selection of market-ready Personal Care products that use consumer-friendly ingredients in innovative ways to deliver the luxury and exciting experiences consumers crave.

GE Additive acquires GeonX to strengthen software simulation capabilities

Pictured from Left to Right: Michel Delanaye, co-founder and CEO, GeonX, Mohammad Ehteshami, Vice President and General Manager, GE Additive, Laurent D'Alvise co-founder and CEO, GeonX.  (Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR002)Frankfurt am Main (Germany), November 16, 2017 – GE Additive announced today that it has acquired GeonX, a privately-owned developer of simulation software. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed.

EconCore presents its innovative technology for the production of economic honeycomb sandwich materials at CAMX 2017

Door insert based on natural fiber composite faced honeycomb sandwich. Over 50% weight saver compared to conventional solutions. 
(Photo: © 2017 EconCore, ECNPR004)EconCore will be presenting its innovative technology for the continuous production of honeycomb sandwich materials at CAMX 2017, the composites and advanced materials expo taking place in Orlando, FL, on December 12-14. The high-speed, high-efficiency continuous process can produce honeycombs from a wide range of thermoplastics and laminate them in-line with skin materials of various types. The high level of integration helps ensure exceptional cost-effectiveness, not possible with conventional technologies. It is ideal for companies operating in cost-sensitive applications, including automotive and transportation, industrial packaging, and building & construction.

SABIC gibt auf der Formnext die Einführung von THERMOCOMP™ AM-Materialien für die additive Fertigung von Grossformteilen bekannt

SABIC hat in den europäischen Markt eine neue Familie hochleistungsfähiger THERMOCOMP™ AM-Compounds eingeführt, die speziell auf die Anforderungen in der Additiven Fertigung von Großformteilen (Large-Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) ausgerichtet sind. Die dafür auf einem eigenen BAAM® Printer bei SABIC anhand von Prüfmustern ermittelten Druckparameter und mechanischen Leistungsdaten können die Materialwahl und Prozessoptimierung beim Kunden signifikant beschleunigen. Die neuen THERMOCOMP™ AM-Compounds – mit Carbon- und Glasfaserverstärkung für erhöhte Festigkeit – eignen sich für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen in Werkzeugbau, Luft- & Raumfahrt-, Kraftfahrzeug- und Rüstungsindustrie.Frankfurt am Main, 16. November 2017 - SABIC, ein weltweit tätiger Marktführer der Chemischen Industrie, hat auf dem europäischen Markt heute eine Familie hochleistungsfähiger THERMOCOMP™ AM-Compounds vorgestellt, die speziell auf die Anforderungen in der Additiven Fertigung von Großformteilen ausgerichtet sind. Das Unternehmen präsentiert diese acht neuen, für den Einsatz in granulatbeschickten Extrudern für Großformatprinter entwickelten Compounds hier während der Formnext 2017 auf Stand 3.1-G78. Um Materialwahl und Prozessoptimierung zu erleichtern, stellt SABIC seinen Kunden typische Druckparameter und mechanische Eigenschaftsdaten bereit, die anhand von Prüfmustern auf einem eigenen Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM®) Printer ermittelt wurden. Die neuen THERMOCOMP™ AM-Compounds – mit Carbon- und Glasfaserverstärkung für erhöhte Festigkeit – eignen sich für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen in Werkzeugbau, Luft- & Raumfahrt-, Kraftfahrzeug- und Rüstungsindustrie.

Clariant Mining Solutions Flotation ’17 Highlights

Clariant Mining Solutions Flotation ’17 Highlights. (Photo: Clariant)Houston, TX, November 16, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals to the mining industry, participated in the 8th International Flotation Conference (Flotation '17). The conference took place from November 13 to 16 at the Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa.

Clariant expands partnership with Palmer Holland in North America

ClariantCharlotte, November 15, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces an expanded partnership with Palmer Holland for the business unit Additives in Canada. Adding to their existing responsibilities, Palmer Holland will become the sole regional distributor in North America for Clariant’s performance additives, flame retardants, and waxes.