Clariant reconfirms its full commitment to the planned merger of equals between Huntsman and Clariant and reiterates its strong strategic rationale

ClariantMuttenz, September 19, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, confirms that its Board has received a letter from White Tale Holdings, the Cayman Island-based vehicle created by hedge funds Corvex and 40 North. According to the letter, White Tale has increased its stake in Clariant above 15 percent. In addition, White Tale has stated that it maintains its opposition to the merger of equals between Huntsman and Clariant.

Belden Introduces New Products to Enhance Productivity at SPS/IPC/Drives 2017

Hirschmann DRAGON MACH4000/4500 Layer 3 Backbone Family. 
(Photo: Belden, PR453) Venlo, The Netherlands - September 19, 2017 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will demonstrate at SPS/IPC/Drives 2017 in Nuremberg how the company can deliver connectivity solutions that will help to leverage the benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Toyota adopts lightweight honeycomb solution based on EconCore’s ThermHex technology for latest hybrid model Prius PHV

Toyota adopts lightweight honeycomb solution based on EconCore’s ThermHex technology for latest hybrid model Prius PHV. 
(Photo: © 2017 EconCore, ECNPR001)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.

Iniciativas para satisfacer el aumento de la demanda de robótica en Europa

Tom Mathias (dcha.), Presidente y CEO de Omron Adept Technologies, y Terry Hannon (izq.), Director ejecutivo de marketing de Omron Adept Technologies, inauguran oficialmente las nuevas líneas de producción. 
(Fotografía: Omron, PR021)El aumento en la demanda de productos de robótica que ha experimentado Omron ha sido el factor decisivo para instalar las nuevas líneas de producción en nuestra planta de fabricación de última generación en Den Bosch (Países Bajos). La posibilidad de fabricar localmente robots paralelos nos permitirá concentrar nuestros esfuerzos en aumentar la productividad y rapidez de respuesta, y acortar plazos.

El miniconector E/S de TE Connectivity, adoptado como norma de la Comisión Electrotécnica Internacional

El miniconector E/S de TE Connectivity, adoptado como norma de la Comisión Electrotécnica Internacional. (Fuente: TE Connectivity, PR200)DARMSTADT, Alemania – 18 de septiembre de 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), líder mundial en conexión y sensores, ha anunciado que el miniconector E/S ha sido adoptado como norma internacional (IEC 61076-3-122) por la Comisión Electrotécnica Internacional (IEC, por sus siglas en inglés).

MAPAL uses sustainable Bonderite duaLCys process from Henkel in its metalworking operations

Special tools from MAPAL for manufacturing drill heads for the mining industry. The use of duaLCys eliminates the need for solvents to degrease parts before bonding. (Photo © Henkel, PR043)Aalen/Düsseldorf – MAPAL Dr. Kress KG uses the innovative Bonderite duaLCys process from Henkel in its metal cutting operations to produce special tooling for drilling heads in the mining industry. The synergistic combination of a water-miscible lubricant and a water-based cleaner results in a significant increase in performance while reducing energy consumption and waste generation. The process was tailored to the specific application in close collaboration between the two companies.

Clariant and Enviral announce first license agreement on sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol technology

Extensive tests with Enviral’s feedstock were conducted at Clariant’s pre-commercial plant in Straubing, Germany. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, September 18, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Enviral, the largest producer of bioethanol in Slovakia, today announced that they have signed a license agreement on sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol technology.

PlayRenfe, el servicio multimedia para pasageros en los trenes de alta velocidad de Renfe operará con switches Belden

PlayRenfe, el servicio multimedia para pasageros en los trenes de alta velocidad de Renfe operará con switches Belden. 
(Foto: Shutterstock, PR454) Venlo, Países Bajos - 14 de septiembre de 2017 - Belden Inc., líder mundial en soluciones de transmisión de señales para aplicaciones de misión crítica, suministrará componentes a una red multimedia actualizada para los trenes de alta velocidad de Renfe en el marco de una iniciativa encabezada por Telefónica. Una combinación de reputación, experiencia ferroviaria y tecnología probada ha ayudado a Belden ganar el contrato.