ŠKODA AUTO utiliza un robot de transporte totalmente autónomo de Omron en la planta de Vrchlabí

ŠKODA AUTO utiliza un robot de transporte totalmente autónomo de Omron en la planta de Vrchlabí. (Fotografía: Omron, PR056)El robot autónomo contribuye a la mejora continua de la seguridad laboral y ayuda a minimizar los riesgos laborales en la planta de Vrchlabí. Reconoce vehículos en movimiento y obstáculos inmóviles, así como personas que se cruzan en su camino.

Archroma reinforces its strength management solutions dedicated to packaging and tissue paper with Cartastrength® DST.03

Archroma reinforces its strength management solutions dedicated to packaging and tissue paper with Cartastrength® DST.03. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the introduction of its new Cartastrength® DST.03 for stronger packaging and tissue papers and improved stickies management during the production process.

PVF self-laminating labels from TE Connectivity for extreme conditions in aerospace and defense

PVF self-laminating labels from TE Connectivity for extreme conditions in aerospace and defense. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR320)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, presents its PVF self-laminating labels for aerospace and defense. The PVF labels can be used in a wide variety of applications where there is exposure to extreme temperatures. They operate between minus 40 degrees Celsius and 107 degrees C, which makes them ideal for identification of wire and cable in environments where temperatures fluctuate widely such as during flights.

Avery Dennison wins Labelexpo 2018 Sustainability Award

Avery Dennison wins Labelexpo 2018 Sustainability Award.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR406)Avery Dennison is excited to announce winning the 2018 Sustainability Award for its new Sustainability Procurement Program at the Label Industry Global Awards ceremony last night in Rosemont, Illinois.

Ascend to showcase new Vydyne® PA66 grade for automotive and European compounding at Fakuma 2018

AscendAscend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 6,6 resin, will showcase a new grade of its Vydyne® PA66 designed for automotive lightweighting at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 16 to 20, 2018. The new grade, Vydyne R433H, is designed to reinforce down-gauged steel and aluminum used in vehicle body in white (BIW) structures, helping reduce weight without sacrificing safety or comfort.

Global specialty chemicals leader Perstorp announces new investors to accelerate the next stage of growth

PerstorpPAI Partners today announces the transfer of their interest in Perstorp, a global leader in specialty chemicals, from PAI Europe IV to a new fund managed by PAI Partners and backed by Landmark Partners and other co-investors. As a part of the deal, the investors of the new fund have agreed to commit c. EUR 130 million for investment activities to further advance Perstorp’s growth strategy. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Omron demonstrates integrated solutions to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) at ALL4PACK Paris

Flexible production line demonstration features OMRON’s new i4 SCARA robot. 
(Photo: Omron, PR064)Flexible production line demonstration features OMRON’s new i4 SCARA robot with the world’s first built-in signals for preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.

La colaboración entre DSM y Starboard transforma redes de pesca desechadas en componentes de tablas de surf de gama alta

La colaboración entre DSM y Starboard transforma redes de pesca desechadas en componentes de tablas de surf de gama alta.
(Foto: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR513)Royal DSM, una empresa global basada en la ciencia y activa en nutrición, salud y vida sostenible, y Starboard, una compañía líder mundial en deportes acuáticos que distribuye material para paddle, surf, windsurf y kitesurf, han anunciado que están recuperando y reciclando redes de pesca desechadas para producir un material con el que fabricar bienes de consumo como los componentes de tablas de surf. De esta forma están defendiendo las playas sin basura y un mundo marino más sano, al tiempo que crean un impacto social positivo para las comunidades locales de la India.