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.

Rispondiamo alla crescente domanda di robotica in Europa

Tom Mathias (r), President e CEO Omron Adept Technologies, e Terry Hannon (l), Chief Marketing Officer Omron Adept Technologies, inaugurano ufficialmente le nuove linee di produzione. 
(Foto: Omron, PR021)La crescente domanda per le attività legate alla robotica di Omron ha rappresentato il fattore essenziale per l'installazione delle nuove linee di produzione presso il nostro impianto di produzione europeo all'avanguardia di Den Bosch, nei Paesi Bassi. La produzione locale di robot paralleli ci consentirà di concentrarci sul miglioramento della produttività, sulla rapidità dei tempi di risposta e sulla riduzione dei tempi di produzione.

Mini-IO adopted as an International Electrotechnical Commission standard

Mini-IO adopted as an International Electrotechnical Commission standard. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR200)
DARMSTADT, Germany – September 18, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, announced the Mini-IO connector has been adopted as an international standard (IEC 61076-3-122) by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

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.

Renfe High-Speed Train TV Service Runs on Belden Switches

Renfe high-speed train TV service runs on Belden switches. 
(Photo: Shutterstock, PR454) Venlo, The Netherlands - September 14, 2017 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is supplying components for an updated multimedia network for Renfe’s high-speed trains, in a project led by Telefonica. Belden’s reputation, railway experience and proven technology combined to help win the contract.