Henkel and RLE International demonstrate the lightweighting potential in hybrid automotive body parts

Henkel and RLE International demonstrate the lightweighting potential of Teroson structural foam in hybrid automotive body parts. 
(Photo: Henkel/RLE International, PR069)In a comprehensive joint study, Henkel and RLE International have examined and validated the potential of high-performance structural foam for lightweighting in automotive body and closure parts. The study has revealed that fiber reinforced polymer components with structural foam ribbing and reinforcements can save more than 40 kg of weight per car vs. conventional all-metal designs.

ELIX Polymers gewinnt den Preis „Bester Polymerhersteller in Europa 2019“ in der Kategorie ABS

ELIX PolymersTarragona, 18. Juni 2019 – ELIX Polymers ist mit dem Preis „Bester Polymerhersteller in Europa 2019“ in der Kategorie ABS ausgezeichnet worden. Der Preis wurde beim Galadinner im Rahmen der EuPC-Jahrestagung (European Plastics Converters) 2019 verliehen.

Sanitized® Mintactiv: Safe, natural and sustainable

Sanitized® Mintactiv: Safe, natural and sustainable. 
(Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR025) Reliable odor-management for cotton textiles using natural mint with the new Sanitized® Mintactiv additive. Highly washproof, effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, metal-free, applied without binders and made from the sustainable, renewable natural resource peppermint: This new development from SANITIZED AG meets the requirements of conscientious textile manufacturers and their brands with sustainability goals.

Mondi treibt die Recyclingwirtschaft mit neuer recycelbarer Folie für MAP-Anwendungen in der Lebensmittelverpackung voran

Mondi treibt die Recyclingwirtschaft mit neuer recycelbarer Folie für MAP-Anwendungen in der Lebensmittelverpackung voran. 
(Fotos: Mondi, PR132)Bei flexiblen Lebensmittelverpackungen standen Markeneigner bisher vor der Wahl, entweder die maximale Materialleistung auszuschöpfen oder die Verpackung voll recycelbar zu gestalten. Beide Ziele gleichzeitig zu erreichen schien fast unmöglich – bis heute.

Oerlikon AM und MT Aerospace entwickeln gemeinsam 3D-Druck-Fertigungslösungen für die Luft- und Raumfahrt

Bionisch optimierte Halterung für mögliche Raumanwendungen, © Oerlikon AM. (Foto Oerlikon)Oerlikon AM und MT Aerospace gründen eine Partnerschaft, um den Einsatz von in 3D-Druck hergestellten Komponenten in der Luftfahrt sowie im Verteidigungssektor auszubauen. Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, durch End-to-End-Lösungen Effizienzsteigerungen und Kostenersparnisse für Kunden in diesen Industrien zu realisieren.

Henkel to showcase solutions for every step in the die casting value chain at GIFA 2019

Henkel to showcase solutions for every step in the die casting value chain at GIFA 2019. 
(Photo: Henkel, PR070)With extensive expertise in all key areas of the die-casting and metalworking value chain – Casting, Machining, Impregnation, Cleaning, Surface Treatment and Bonding – Henkel is ideally positioned to help reduce costs and streamline manufacturing processes. At the GIFA 2019 show (Booth H59, Hall 11) from June 25 to 29 in Düsseldorf, Henkel will be showcasing its comprehensive offering for the industry – from Bonderite cleaning, lubricating and surface treatment to Loctite impregnation and bonding solutions.

Clariant continues the advance of propane dehydrogenation technology with new CATOFIN® 311 catalyst

Clariant’s CATOFIN catalyst. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced the launch of its latest propane dehydrogenation catalyst, CATOFIN 311. The new catalyst continues the CATOFIN success with a solution that delivers even greater selectivity and a longer lifetime of service, resulting in increased overall profitability for propylene producers.

Tuong Long to convert 100% of its production to ground-breaking aniline-free* indigo solution by Archroma

Main building entrance of Vietnam-based Tuong Long, the first denim manufacturer in Vietnam to switch 100% of its production to Archroma’s aniline-free* Denisol® Pure Indigo. 
(Photo: Tuong Long)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that Vietnam-based Tuong Long Co. Ltd (“Tuong Long”) is the first denim manufacturer in Vietnam to switch 100% of its production to Archroma’s aniline-free* Denisol® Pure Indigo.