Integration of access points and clients in Profinet and Ethernet/IP networks

Belden has announced the release of HiLCOS 8.50, a new version of its established WLAN firmware from the Hirschmann™ product range. 
(Photo: Belden, PR183) Belden has announced the release of HiLCOS 8.50, a new version of its established WLAN firmware from the Hirschmann™ product range. Like its predecessors, this firmware is fully compliant with the European 5 GHz standard (EN 301893 V1.5.1). New to this firmware version, however, is that it permits access points and clients to be integrated into Profinet and Ethernet/IP networks without requiring additional management software, thus allowing flexible administration. In the future, HiLCOS 8.50 firmware will be offered as a standard for all devices in the Hirschmann™ BAT54 and BAT300 series. In addition, the firmware will also be available as a free-of-charge download from "www.e-catalog.beldensolutions.com" enabling customers to update older access points and clients.

RHODIA FINALISE L’ACQUISITION DE L’ACTIVITÉ PLASTIQUES TECHNIQUES DE PI INDUSTRIES EN INDE

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsMumbai, Inde - 13 avril 2011 ---- Le chimiste de spécialités Rhodia a finalisé l’acquisition de l’activité Plastiques Techniques de la société indienne PI Industries Ltd (PIIL), suite à l’approbation des autorités indiennes.

Clariant publishes 2010 Sustainability Report

ClariantMuttenz, 13 April 2011 – The Swiss specialty chemical company Clariant has published its 2010 Sustainability Report. Over the course of 60 pages, the company describes how sustainability and innovation go hand in hand along Clariant’s entire value chain. The data, which are collected at all operating levels and in all regions and consolidated at Group level, demonstrate that Clariant has made great progress with key parameters in recent years. Between 2005 and 2010, CO2 emissions decreased by more than 40%, energy consumption fell by 35% and water consumption dropped by 30%. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), a globally renowned, independent organization for sustainability reporting standards, performed a critical review of the report and confirmed adherence to application level A, its highest reporting level. “Clariant sees this as an obligation to continue to work on the area of sustainability and to make improvements. We firmly believe that following the successful completion of our restructuring, profitable growth can only come with sustainability,” said Hariolf Kottmann, Chief Executive Officer of Clariant International Ltd.

SABIC Innovative Plastics impressionne à l'Expo Stadia Design & Technology avec le lancement de nouvelles solutions de plaques ultra-rigides Lexan* Thermoclear*

 Toit du stade du championnat de football UEFA Euro 2012™ de Silesian (Śląski) Chorzów, en Pologne, réalisé avec la plaque Lexan* Thermoclear* de SABIC Innovative Plastics>LOS ANGELES, U.S.A. – 12 avril 2011 – Ici à l'expo Stadia Design & Technology, stand 2 100, SABIC Innovative Plastics continue à être le numéro un dans l'industrie du plastique en annonçant sa nouvelle technologie de plaque en polycarbonate (PC) pour les toits de stade. La nouvelle plaque ultra-rigide Lexan* Thermoclear* s'appuie sur les formidables trois décennies de succès de création de matériaux à la pointe de la technologie permettant aux architectes et concepteurs de stades d'améliorer la sécurité et la durabilité, et rendant possible une liberté de conception. Grâce à sa capacité à résister aux vents forts ainsi qu'à un poids élevé de neige, la plaque ultra-rigide Lexan Thermoclear a été choisie pour le toit suspendu du stade du championnat de football de l'Euro 2012™ organisé par l'UEFA à Śląski Chorzów, en Pologne. Ce nouveau matériau allégé très performant s'ajoute au portefeuille de plus en plus important de SABIC Innovative Plastics en matière de plaques, dont les clients ont pu apprécier la qualité dans plus de 50 stades dans le monde.

JMAC® provides hygiene protection and In-Can preservation in one

ClariantMuttenz, 12 April 2011 – Clariant presents an innovative solution to the challenge of harmful bacteria in hospitals and public places with its JMAC® Silver Technology for hygiene paints and coatings.

RHODIA RENFORCE SES CAPACITÉS DE PRODUCTION DE POLYMÈRES À FRIBOURG

Rhodia Polyamide & IntermediatesLyon, France / Fribourg, Allemagne – 11 avril 2011 – Rhodia annonce le dégoulottage de ses capacités de production de polymères à Fribourg (Allemagne).

MOOG LAUNCHES DIGITAL INTERFACE VALVES CERTIFIED FOR USE IN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

Moog's new ATEX Digital Interface Valves (DIVs). 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1117)Böblingen, 11 April, 2011 – Motion control expert Moog is using the Hannover Messe as the occasion to display a complete range of Digital Interface Valves for use in a wide range of explosive environments. The ATEX certified range comprises all servo and proportional control valves from ISO4401 size 03 to size 10, including options for both flow and pressure control. The Axis Control Valve (ACV) versions of these valves, which include on-board servo control electronics, are also available in the ATEX approved version.

MOOG’S NEW FAILSAFE ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR IS IDEAL FOR GAS TURBINE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Moog's new failsafe electromechanical actuator.
(Photo Moog, MGPR1116)Böblingen, 11 April 2011 – A new failsafe electro-mechanical actuator system from motion control specialist Moog scores on several counts over hydraulic systems that currently dominate the market for power generation control applications. It eliminates the hydraulic infrastructure and provides safer, more compact and more cost-effective performance.