Clariant shows its full spectrum of pigments and dispersions at FESPA 2018 global print expo

Clariant shows its full spectrum of pigments and dispersions at FESPA 2018 global print expo. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a leader in specialty chemicals, is taking space at FESPA 2018 in Berlin on May 15-18 to show how its growing range of pigments, dyes and pigment preparations for inks and toners meets developing needs of customers in the digital print industry. FESPA is Europe’s largest exhibition for the digital wide-format and graphic print industry, and Clariant will be on booth A39 in hall 3.1.

DSM invests to increase global Dyneema® production capacity

DyneemaRoyal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition, materials, today announced to increase its production capacity for Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Strong demand for both Dyneema® UD (Uni-Directional laminate) and Dyneema® fiber is prompting this increase. Financial details will not be disclosed.

Clariant presents new additive solutions for North America at NPE 2018

Exolit® OP 1400 provides high thermal stability and outstanding flame retardancy to polyamide parts in electro-mobility and traditional vehicle applications including the charging infrastructure. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduced new additive solutions to North American manufacturers, to support greater innovation and sustainability in sectors such as automotive and packaging with their increasing interest in advanced plastics.

Pushing performance with Devan’s Moov&Cool   

Devan ChemicalsTextile finishing expert, Devan Chemicals, launched its brand-new, patent-pending Moov&Cool technology at Performance Days (18-19 April) in Munich. Detailed as a 'cool comfort technology', the innovation has the potential to improve the athletic performances of both amateurs and professionals alike by regulating core body temperature.

TE Connectivity champions safety with new HDC connector inserts that meet latest railway flame retardance specifications

TE Connectivity champions safety with new HDC connector inserts that meet latest railway flame retardance specifications. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR248)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced a new range of inserts for heavy duty connectors that comply with the EN45545 European standard on flame retardancy for materials and products in railway rolling stock.

Una diseñadora emergente gana el concurso de diseño “Bright Young Things Take Hackney” de Mactac y Arts Thread

Merge – Linea Matei. Propuesta finalista. 
(Foto: Mactac, PR006)SOIGNIES, Bélgica, 11 de mayo de 2018 – Linea Matei, una estudiante de la Escuela Universitaria de Arte y Diseño de Konstfack, ha sido elegida como la ganadora del concurso de diseño gráfico de Mactac “Bright Young Things Take Hackney”, entre más de 200 participantes de todo el mundo.

SABIC presenta la nueva serie THERMOCOMP™ HMD-D de compuestos dúctiles de alto módulo para América y Europa en la NPE 2018

La nueva generación de compuestos THERMOCOMP™ HMD-D amplían la cartera de compuestos especiales THERMOCOMP™ de SABIC con materiales de policarbonato reforzado con fibra de vidrio (PC) de altas prestaciones. La nueva serie de seis grados ofrece una combinación única de alto módulo y ductilidad para permitir piezas más livianas, más delgadas y resistentes que avanzan en la innovación de diseño y la facilidad de uso. Están diseñados para componentes estructurales desafiantes en los sectores de la electrónica para el consumo, la salud y el transporte.ORLANDO, FLORIDA, 11 de mayo de 2018 - SABIC, líder mundial en la industria química, presenta su nueva generación de compuestos THERMOCOMP™ HMD-D para América y Europa aquí en la NPE 2018. Inicialmente lanzados en Asia, estos materiales, que se exhiben en el stand de la compañía (S19001), amplían la cartera de compuestos especiales THERMOCOMP™ de SABIC con materiales de policarbonato (PC) reforzado con fibra de vidrio de altas prestaciones. La nueva serie de seis grados ofrece una combinación única de alto módulo y ductilidad para permitir piezas más ligeras, más delgadas y resistentes que avanzan en la innovación de diseño y la facilidad de uso. Están diseñados para componentes estructurales desafiantes en los sectores de la electrónica de consumo, la salud y el transporte.

SABIC unveils at NPE 2018 first successful micromolding of IR optical sensor lenses using high-performance EXTEM™ resin

Example of a proximity sensor with IR emitter lens and separate lens to project receiving signal to the sensor (both lenses in EXTEM™ resin)SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, unveiled today at NPE 2018, booth S19001, a major breakthrough in the production of infrared (IR) optical sensor lenses for proximity sensing and gesture recognition in smartphones and other electronics applications using its EXTEM™ thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resin. SOPROD SA, a Swiss molding company, selected the high-performance SABIC material, which features IR transparency, to mass-produce sensor lenses using micromolding with a multi-cavity tool. Efficient, high-volume molding of EXTEM™ resin can deliver multiple advantages over grinding and polishing of quartz glass and curing of epoxy resin. These benefits can include speed, consistently high quality and the avoidance of costly secondary operations. SOPROD’s achievement offers the electronics industry a new and highly efficient solution to meet accelerating demand for IR optical sensors.