‚Smart Factory‘ für technische Schaumstofflösungen

Am Standort Duderstadt (Deutschland) nahm FoamPartner ein 8.500 Quadratmeter großes Converting Center in Betrieb, das als hoch digitalisierte und automatisierte "Smart Factory" konzipiert wurde und neue Maßstäbe bei der Herstellung von Schaumstoffkomponenten setzt.
Bilder: Gebäudeansicht, robotisierter Folienverpackungsbereich, Lagerzone für Schaumblöcke (bereit zur Weiterverarbeitung), Hochpräzisions-Heißpresse, maßgeschneiderte Anlage zur Fertigung von Mikrofonwindschützen. (Bilder: FoamPartner)
Die neue FoamPartner Converting Center GmbH ergänzt die Kapazitäten der bestehenden FoamPartner-Gruppe zu einer ganzheitlichen vertikalen Wertschöpfungskette von der Schaumstoffproduktion bis hin zu maßgefertigten Präzisionsbauteilen.

Archroma starts production of hand sanitizers to help fight COVID-19

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Surgical mask in development with Acteev technology shows efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 plus Level III filtration properties

AscendAscend Performance Materials announced today it has submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration a 510(k) premarket notification for clearance to market its Acteev technology in a pair of high-efficacy surgical masks to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19.

Light it Up!: TE Connectivity launches virtual lighting experience

Light it Up!: TE Connectivity launches virtual lighting experience. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR433)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced the launch of the Light it Up! Virtual Lighting Experience, where the latest technological developments in industrial lighting will be outlined. The online event, which will run from July 13th – 31st, offers insights and demonstrations on integrated solutions for lighting platforms, through the form of interactive webinars, videos and white papers.

Mondi Consumer Flexibles to expand printing capacity and portfolio offering in Russia

Mondi Consumer Flexibles to expand printing capacity and portfolio offering in Russia. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR153)Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing in its flexible packaging plants, in Aramil and Pereslavl in Russia, to provide customers with improved flexibility and a broader portfolio, including sustainable packaging solutions.

Clariant Catalysts powers Ineratec’s green fuel production technology

Ineratec’s compact reactor technology allows the entire synthesis process to occur in compact modular plants. 
(Photo: Ineratec)Clariant has joined forces with Ineratec in the challenge for a greener future. The companies have entered a partnership to develop and commercialize novel technologies for the production of renewable fuels and chemicals. Clariant will provide its extensive catalysis expertise and broad portfolio of syngas conditioning and upgrading catalysts to support Ineratec’s groundbreaking gas-to-liquid technology.

SANITIZED TecCenter durch IAC zertifiziert.
F&E Support für Geruchsmanagement von Textilien nach internationalen Test-Standards

SANITIZED TecCenter durch IAC zertifiziert.
(Foto: SANITIZED AG, PR031)Burgdorf/CH, 8. Juli 2020: Transparent, sinnvoll und vergleichbar – so sollen Testmethoden und Testergebnisse für antimikrobiell ausgerüstete Produkte sein, um einen verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit Bioziden und internationale Vergleichbarkeit zu gewährleisten. Genau deshalb hat SANITIZED AG, Spezialist für antimikrobiellen Materialschutz und Hygienefunktion von Textilien und Kunststoffen, das hauseigene Mikrobiologielabor innerhalb des SANITIZED TecCenter durch den IAC, International Antimicrobial Council, akkreditieren lassen. Das non-profit Institut mit Sitz in den USA verfolgt das Ziel, die Sicherheit für antimikrobiell ausgerüstete Produkte und für Konsumenten zu erhöhen.

Devan adds multivitamin blend to R-Vital® range for immunity-boosting properties

Devan ChemicalsTextile innovator Devan is launching a new blend in addition to its R-Vital® range of active ingredients. The new ‘multivitamin’ blend consist of vitamin C, vitamin E and ginger and is developed for immunity-boosting properties.