13-12-2010
Flexible network connection for intelligent automation devices
Belden has added a new embedded Ethernet module (EEM) to its Hirschmann™ product range. The new module – which is available as a Profinet I/O device, EtherNet/IP adapter device or EtherCAT slave controller – grants Ethernet access to intelligent automation devices, or enables them to be integrated in network management systems. All models of the EEM are equipped with a switch for two external Fast Ethernet ports, and one internal port to the host CPU. The latter, which has a 50-pole plug connector, can be used to connect the host CPU of the automation device to the CPU of the EEM. Since data communication is via a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), the functionality of the EEM can be adapted to meet customer requirements or technological change without the need to alter the hardware. This makes the new module a practical and versatile option for connecting intelligent automation devices such as motor starters, frequency converters, or sensors to Ethernet networks.
09-12-2010
Trespa rewards visions of the future - and the role of architecture
As the leading producer of innovative and inspirational façade solutions, Trespa International B.V. marked its 50th anniversary with an international competition for Architects. With a long and distinguished history, Trespa Meteon panels are the material of choice for the creation of some of the world’s most outstanding façades. However, rather than look back, Architects were invited to step 50 years into the future – and design a façade, using state-of-the-art Trespa technology.
08-12-2010
La resina Geloy* XTW de SABIC Innovative Plastics ofrece características excepcionales en términos de aspecto, resistencia a la intemperie y rendimiento a los perfiles de ventanas de Zhongcai
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Países Bajos – 8 de diciembre de 2010 – Cuando Zhongcai Profiles Co. Ltd., Zhejiang, China, se encontró ante la necesidad de una solución de materiales avanzados para la fabricación perfiles de ventanas de alto rendimiento y colores vivos para sus clientes de los sectores de la construcción, la compañía recurrió a SABIC Innovative Plastics. La solución fue la resina Geloy* XTW, una resina de acrilonitrilo-estireno-acrilato (ASA) de alta gama que se ha convertido en el estándar de excelencia en los productos coextrudidos para la industria de la construcción, como perfiles de ventanas, canalones, revestimientos y cubiertas. Cuando se utiliza como capa de revestimiento sobre policloruro de vinilo (PVC) y otros materiales, la resina Geloy XTW mantiene su color y brillo hasta 10 veces mejor que los productos de la competencia. Esta resina pone de relieve la incomparable capacidad de SABIC Innovative Plastics para desarrollar materiales innovadores que ponen al alcance de los clientes un importante elemento diferenciador en los más complejos sectores del mercado.
08-12-2010
Clariant raises prices for textile chemicals and textile dyes
Muttenz, December 8, 2010 – Clariant Business Unit Textile Chemicals announces price increases for its ranges of textile chemicals and textiles dyes of up to 15%. The price rises will take immediate effect.
07-12-2010
High-solubility PP clarifying agent cuts energy costs while giving unmatched optics
Ghent, Belgium – 07 December 2010 – Milliken’s theme for K 2010 of increasing sustainability through additive innovation finds perfect expression in its latest generation of Millad® clarifying agents for polypropylene. Milliken is already known as the world’s leading supplier of clarifiers that enable polypropylene, one of the most sustainable plastics on the market, to compete for applications demanding excellent optics but normally requiring more costly materials. Now, its new Millad NX8000 series not only sets a new benchmark for clarification, but also enables processors to make substantial improvements in their economics through reduced processing temperatures and shorter cycles.
07-12-2010
DSM ENGINEERGING PLASTICS ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PRICE INCREASE FOR AKULON PA COMPOUNDS
DSM has announced its intention to increase prices for its Akulon® PA6 and PA66 compounds. This increase, which will be effective immediately, is to offset continued escalations in the costs of key raw materials.
06-12-2010
Robust unmanaged 10-port switch
Belden has extended the familiar OCTOPUS range in its Hirschmann™ product series to include a new unmanaged Fast Ethernet switch. This switch, which also supports automation protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP, possesses ten twisted-pair ports (10/100 BASE-TX) with vibration-proof M12 connections with D-coding. The unit’s additional features include a robust, fire-proof, die-cast housing, protection class IP54 and a temperature range from 40° to +70°C. This switch also complies with all relevant industry standards and is approved for use in road and rail vehicles and ships. This makes it particularly suitable for use in small-scale networks in transport, manufacturing and process automation where management functions are not required.
06-12-2010
New Head of Group Communications & Investor Relations
Muttenz, December 6, 2010 – Clariant has decided to consolidate the functions “Group Communications” and “Investor Relations” into one single department “Group Communications & Investor Relations”. Ulrich Steiner, currently Head of Investor Relations, has been appointed Head of Group Communications & Investor Relations as of January 1, 2011.
