SPE design conference set for Detroit, focuses on collaborative product development

SPEDETROIT, Sept. 26, 2017 – Organized by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Design in Plastics 2017 is a product design, development and management conference focusing on the challenges and rewards of interdisciplinary collaboration between design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and R&D. Learn about best practices as well as the latest related to key technologies and innovation management techniques.

SABIC introduces new LEXAN™ resins for LED automotive lighting

SABIC introduces new LEXAN™ resins for LED automotive lighting. Sittard, the Netherlands, September 26, 2017 - Plastics-maker SABIC today announced that it is introducing new materials for customers producing LED automotive lighting parts.

Clariant Launches Amide/Amine-Free Anti-Static Concentrate for Clean-room and API Films

ClariantMuttenz, September 26, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a new amide/amine-free anti-static masterbatch concentrate for polyethylene films used in pharmaceutical production. The new anti-stat, known under grade name MEVOPUR PEAM 176045, will be introduced at CPhI Worldwide, being held 24 - 26 October 2017 at Messe Frankfurt. Clariant is exhibiting on Stand 42L20.

Avery Dennison pioneers first-of-its kind Labelexpo booth made from label waste

Avery Dennison pioneers first-of-its kind Labelexpo booth made from label waste.
(Photos: Avery Dennison, PR373)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — September 25, 2017 — To drive home its Labelexpo theme of “Pioneering Change,” Avery Dennison decided showing was better than telling: The global label-maker will present at the industry-leading trade show with a booth made in part from recycled label waste—the first ever at Labelexpo.

Greater design flexibility for PCB Connectors through new TE Connectivity M8/M12 Panel Mount connector system

Greater design flexibility for PCBs within TE’s extensive portfolio of new M8/M12 connectors. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR195)
DARMSTADT, Germany – September 25, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has further extended its range of M8/M12 connectors by introducing an M8/M12 panel mount connector system for machine industrial automation and control applications. With its extensive portfolio, TE’s M8/M12 connectors help to create design flexibility for printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Clariant hosts Innovation Fair in Shanghai

Jan Kreibaum, Regional President of Greater China / South Korea and FU XiangSheng, Vice Chairman of CPCIF signed the joined MOU to strengthen international innovation cooperation in Chinese chemical industry. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, September 22, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, today hosted its Clariant Innovation Fair in Shanghai, China. This event serves as a pioneering networking platform for discussion on collaboration opportunities between Clariant and its partners, in order to jointly explore innovation potential to tackle future challenges.

Guardian Glass introduceert ClimaGuard® 1.0+: verbeterde lichttransmissie voor venstertoepassingen in woningen

Guardian Glass introduceert ClimaGuard® 1,0+: verbeterde lichttransmissie voor venstertoepassingen in woningen.
(Foto Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR146) Bertrange, Luxemburg, 21 september 2017 – Om te voldoen aan de behoefte van glas met een hogere lichttransmissie en hoge isolatie-eigenschappen voor woningen, introduceert Guardian Glass in Europa ClimaGuard® 1.0+. ClimaGuard 1.0+ is ideaal voor dubbele beglazing in residentiële toepassingen en biedt een uitstekende thermische isolatie terwijl de transparantie naar een nieuw niveau wordt gebracht.

Clariant to increase prices for products containing titanium dioxide and/or carbon black pigments

ClariantMuttenz, September 21, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in masterbatches and specialty compounds, has today announced a price increase globally for all products containing titanium dioxide and/or carbon black pigments by between 5%-10% (depending on the grade, concentration and quality of the titanium dioxide and/or carbon black).