InSciTe project that targets new way to take eye medicines enters clinical studies

InSciTe project that targets new way to take eye medicines enters clinical studies.
(Medical illustration: Rogier Trompert Medical Art: ISTPR004)One of the projects of the Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe, The Netherlands) has been granted permission by the ‘Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspection’ (Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd’) to enter the clinical test phase. The Ocular Coil Drug Delivery Comfort Trial (OCDC) project developed an innovative way to apply medication to the eye. The OCDC is the first public/private collaborative InSciTe project to reach this crucial phase within 3 years. This is an important achievement for the project partners and InSciTe.

Moog’s New Test Controller for Automotive Test Labs Easily Balances Reliability, Value, and Features

New Moog Digital Test Controller’s modularity allows for jobs big and small working for hydraulic and electric systems. (Photo Moog, MGPR1708)East Aurora, NY, USA, June 5, 2018 – Moog (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) – a designer and manufacturer of high-performance motion control products and solutions – has developed the Moog Test Controller, a new 1 – 32 channel, modular test controller, for automotive test lab managers, to improve the quality of test data, speed up test setups and decrease the time it takes labs to complete tests. Moog engineered its new Test Controller to satisfy lab managers’ desire for an easy-to-use product that delivers exceptional value with a wide set of features.

Clariant exceeds initial 2025 environmental targets in China

eWATCH is Clariant's global energy efficiency program and aims to permanently optimize Clariant’s use of energies in every respect. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, shows its full commitment on sustainability development, which echoes the theme of the annual World Environment Day on June 5, 2018, the United Nation's most important day for encouraging awareness of and action for protecting the environment, as the Greater China regional headquarters announces the company’s latest achievements in reaching its environmental targets by 2025. By driving sustainable operations in China that are in line with the country’s latest governmental and societal trends, Clariant Greater China has demonstrated its significant progress in the reduction of energy consumption, direct CO2, greenhouse gas emissions, waste creation, water use and waste water generation.

Avery Dennison inspires designers, converters and brand owners with new award-winning ‘Black & White’ inspirational envelope

Avery Dennison inspires designers, converters and brand owners with new award-winning ‘Black & White’ inspirational envelope. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR393)A collaboration of Avery Dennison with Italian design agency Smith Lumen and Italian printer Rotas Italia has resulted in an award-winning design project in wine & spirits. Converters, designers and brand owners are now being invited to receive their own copy of the ‘Black & White’ envelope, with its set of inspiring wine and spirits labels that follow a common design theme.

TE Connectivity fills gap in automotive market with plug-in, compact contactor

TE Connectivity fills gap in automotive market with plug-in, compact contactor. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR003)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, today announced its new EVC 80 main contactor for hybrid and electric vehicles. The product expands TE’s portfolio of contactors specifically designed for high voltage requirements in hybrid, full-electric and fuel cell vehicles, as well as in-vehicle charging systems.

ELIX Polymers anuncia una nueva inversión en su planta de Tarragona

ELIX Polymers anuncia una nueva inversión en su planta de Tarragona. 
(Foto: ELIX Polymers, PR039)Tarragona, 4 de junio de 2018 – La empresa ELIX Polymers, fabricante de materiales termoplásticos, situada en el Polígono Sur de Tarragona, ha anunciado una nueva inversión por un importe de 4 millones euros que tiene como objetivo optimizar sus instalaciones de producción de polvo de ABS.

Sustainable Green Printing Partnership engages through its community at Sustainable Brands 2018

Joe Stapley, SGP Board Member.The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced its community engagement in Sustainable Brands 2018 June 4-7 in Vancouver BC.

Ascend to grow adiponitrile (ADN) capacity by 220 kilotons by 2022

AscendAscend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, today announced plans for expanding its AND capacity through 2022. In total, Ascend will grow its ADN capacity by 220 kilotons (KT) by 2022 to meet increasing demand.