11-10-2013
World's first PLA bioplastic touch screen computer from SUPLA and Kuender at K 2013, based on lactides from Corbion Purac
SUPLA, who announced plans for a 10 kT polymerization plant earlier this year, has developed optimized PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) compounds for the consumer electronics industry based on lactides from Corbion Purac. The launching application is the world's first bioplastic touch screen computer, developed in cooperation with Kuender, an OEM/ODM for many brand customers. The high gloss housing of this computer is made from high heat PLA. Corbion Purac, the global leader in lactic acid and lactides, will showcase this computer at K 2013.
10-10-2013
Clariant adds substance to sustainability
Muttenz, October 10, 2013 - For those working in the global leather industry, sustainability and the environment take on added importance as it is the tanning industry that converts the by-product of the agricultural and meat industry into a valued product. While the food industry ensures a sustained flow of the by-product for tanneries, at the same time it depends on them to manage environmental issues resulting from its by-product, the hides and skins.
09-10-2013
Belden Sets Standards Again at SPS IPC Drives 2013
Neckartenzlingen - 9 October 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is presenting new products and services at SPS IPC Drives (hall 10, booth 120). As well as enhancing the productivity of systems and machines, these innovations – such as the new railway-approved Cat 7 Ethernet data cable – can also be used to implement additional applications. Innovations from the Hirschmann product range at the fair include a new version of the Industrial HiVision network management software, the OpenOCTOPUS online configurator, and HiLCOS 8.8 WLAN firmware. A further highlight is the 24x7 Technical Support Plan, a worldwide all-round service for networks. New products from the Lumberg Automation product range also being showcased at the Nuremberg event include ruggedized I/O modules from the LioN-R series for Profibus DP.
09-10-2013
Clariant unites cleansing with sustainability at SEPAWA 2013
Muttenz, October 9, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unites sustainability with innovation and trends in its solutions for the surfactants and cosmetics markets at SEPAWA 2013 - the 60th SEPAWA Congress and European Detergents Conference in Fulda, Germany from October 9 - 11, 2013 (Booth 658 - 660).
09-10-2013
NUEVO ADHESIVO DE AVERY DENNISON MEJORA LA CALIDAD DE LAS ETIQUETAS DE SILICONA
LEIDEN, Países Bajos — 9 de octubre de 2013 — El S8092 - un nuevo adhesivo de Avery Dennison - está revolucionando la industria automotriz y otras industrias, ofreciendo una mejora sustancial en aplicaciones de etiquetado sobre materiales con recubrimiento de silicona o superficies contaminadas. El nuevo adhesivo S8092 satisface dos retos de larga data característicos del etiquetado de partes industriales: cómo convertir con fiabilidad y qué hacer para que la etiqueta permanezca adherida a la superficie durante toda la vida útil de un producto.
09-10-2013
Clariant brings new Houdry® dehydrogenation catalyst capacity on-stream
Muttenz, October 9, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully expanded production capacity for Houdry® dehydrogenation catalysts at its Louisville/Kentucky, USA plant. The double-digit million Swiss francs debottlenecking investment will support increasing demand for Houdry catalysts driven mainly by shale gas development. The facility will come on-stream in mid-October 2013 as planned.
08-10-2013
Energy-Efficient Dynamic Positioning Mode for Ships from GE Power Conversion Chosen for IET Innovation Awards Finals
PARIS - October 8, 2013 - New software from GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) that enables its Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems to save significant amounts of fuel and put less wear and tear on vessel propulsion equipment is on the shortlist to win a prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Award this year.
08-10-2013
DSM approves BDO made using Genomatica's process for use in Arnitel products
DSM has tested and approved bio-based BDO (1,4-butanediol) made with Genomatica's process, for use in DSM's Arnitel® TPC (ThermoPlastic Copolyester). This is a next step in the development of a bio-based high performance portfolio and fully in line with DSM's front running position in a bio-based economy.
