Building and Construction
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19 Sept 2017
Toyota adopts lightweight honeycomb solution based on EconCore’s ThermHex technology for latest hybrid model Prius PHV
Japanese automotive OEM Toyota has adopted an interior part using unique honeycomb material solution for its new hybrid model Prius PHV launched earlier this year. The solution, based on ThermHex thermoplastic honeycomb core technology developed by EconCore, is implemented in the trunk cover of the car. This was achieved thanks to developments of Gifu Plastic Industry Co. from Japan using technology licensed from EconCore. Due to its combination of strength and rigidity and optimized material performance, the ultra-low weight honeycomb delivers weight savings of 50 % as a core part inside the trunk cover compared to previous conventional material set-ups based on cardboard and metal.
30 Aug 2017
Guardian Glass products enable complex curved façade on Hamburg’s new stunning concert hall
Bertrange, Luxembourg, August 30, 2017 – Located on the Elbe River, on the western tip of the HafenCity in Hamburg, Germany, the Elbphilharmonie is one of the largest and most acoustically advanced concert halls in the world and an outstanding example of modern architecture.
Perstorp - August 22, 2017 - Akestra™ 110, the new transparent plastic, has received top-rated classification of fire safety for building & construction according to EN13501-1. The top classification B opens up a wide range of new applications in the construction industry.
Bertrange, Luxembourg, August 7, 2017 – Guardian Industries has approved the investment for an additional float and coated glass manufacturing plant in Czestochowa, Poland, to meet the growing demand for float, coated and fabricated glass products across Europe.
Bertrange, Luxembourg, July 17, 2017 – The headquarters of the BNL-BNP Paribas Group building is a stunning example of how to successfully combine innovative architectural design with optimum comfort and wellbeing for the building’s occupants. The project also stands out for its high level of commitment to environmental sustainability, which will see it certified as class A and LEED Gold, with reduced energy consumption compared to traditional buildings.
HARRISBURG, PA., USA – June 20, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, introduces their Potter & Brumfield T9G series relay, a 30A power PCB relay for HVAC, appliances and industrial control applications. TE’s Potter & Brumfield T9G series relay is the smallest relay in its class, with a 30 percent smaller package size and 13 percent less PCB floor space all while keeping the standard footprint, allowing manufacturers to add more components on PCBs without having to compromise on relay performance.