20-07-2011
New Clariant innovation portal
Muttenz, 20 July 20111 – Unlock the secrets to successful innovation at Clariant’s new Innovation web-pages launched today. Visitors to www.innovation.clariant.com are invited on a journey through the chemistry behind the challenges critical to society’s safety and advancement. They can also find out how they can work with Clariant to contribute to a sustainable and comfortable future.
19-07-2011
La elegante simplicidad de la silla Flux® Chair se articula sobre la resina de polipropileno sostenible y de altas prestaciones de SABIC
Sittard, Holanda – 19 de julio de 2011 – La galardonada silla portátil y plegable Flux® Chair, que ha desatado un vendaval en el mundo del diseño, basa su simplicidad en que es de una sola pieza y de un solo material, un planteamiento hecho posible gracias al polipropileno (PP) de SABIC. Flux Furniture B.V. seleccionó uno de los grados copolímero de bloque de alta resistencia al impacto de la serie SABIC® PP PHC para moldear la compleja pieza articulada —inspirada en la papiroflexia— que se despliega a partir de una pieza plana para convertirse en una silla de llamativo diseño pero a la vez muy práctica. Este material de altas prestaciones no solo satisface los exigentes requisitos de facilidad de uso y estética de la silla Flux Chair, sino que alcanza también objetivos medioambientales gracias a su fácil reciclabilidad y a su reducción de peso.
19-07-2011
AVERY DENNISON UNFOLDS FOUR MAJOR TRANSFORMATIONAL INNOVATIONS AT LABELEXPO EUROPE 2011
LEIDEN — 19 July 2011 — Visitors to the Avery Dennison booth at Labelexpo 2011 will experience more innovations than ever before. The company presents four large scale industry-transforming innovations which are bringing a whole new perspective to labeling. Additionally, Avery Dennison will launch over half a dozen new segment specific innovations and share some “sneak peaks” at exciting new concepts on the edge of market-readiness. This wave of new label and packaging innovations is a direct result of Avery Dennison’s recently initiated collaborative innovation strategy, which has accelerated and enhanced its product development.
19-07-2011
Clariant launches two new products to supplement its Deposit Control range
Muttenz, 19 July 2011 – Clariant offers papermakers new deposit control solutions with the addition of Cartaspers® SCH and Cartabond® DST.01 to its range. The extended portfolio has been developed specifically to improve machine cleanliness and runnability when wastepaper is used as a raw material in the papermaking process.
18-07-2011
DSM DYNEEMA TACKLES BRAND MISUSE IN FISHING LINES AND LOOKS TO CATCH KEY LICENSEES
The Netherlands, July 18, 2011 - DSM Dyneema is inviting users of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber to collaborate in its brand licensing program. The company aims to ensure that its brand is only used by its authorised licensing partners, in applications for which it is intended.
18-07-2011
Sanitized® Antimicrobial Products Featured in the Levi’s® Brand “Commuter” Series
SANITIZED AG, the worldwide leader in antimicrobial hygiene protection, will provide innovative performance apparel technology to the Levi’s® brand “Commuter” series, newly designed for the needs of the urban commuter cyclist and are now available in selected stores. Built around the 511™ Skinny Jean and the classic Levi’s® Trucker Jacket, this collection features fabric and construction upgrades that increase mobility and durability, while protecting cyclists from the potential hazards of their daily commute.
18-07-2011
I/O functionality for industrial Ethernet switches
Belden has extended its Hirschmann™ product range with a digital I/O media module for the MICE family Fast and Gigabit switches. Available with version 7.0 of the "Layer 2 Professional” software this module with four digital inputs and outputs enables MICE Switches to send signals and status messages via the network to be analyzed. An auxiliary output provides 24 VDC voltage with 3W power to control the connected components directly without an additional power source. Further features include IP20 protection class, high shock and vibration resistance and extensive immunity to electrostatic discharges and magnetic fields. The standard version is configured for a temperature range of 0° to +60° C. Two versions with an extended range of -40° to +70° C are also offered, which differ in that one of their PCBs have a conformal coating to protect them against condensation. The I/O Media Module can therefore also be used under extreme climactic ambient conditions.
15-07-2011
Arnitel PB500-H:
DSM blow molding grade approved for FIAT car platforms
Arnitel PB500-H has been approved for dirty and clean air ducts, assembled on the 1.3 JTD engines, on the FIAT Group Automobiles platforms FIAT Minicargo and LANCIA Epsilon (euro V) & for the new LANCIA Epsilon. Dirty air ducts convey the air before the air filter, whereas clean air ducts are situated in the engine between the air filter and the turbo-compressor.
