SPE design conference set for Detroit, focuses on collaborative product development

SPEDETROIT, Sept. 26, 2017 – Organized by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Design in Plastics 2017 is a product design, development and management conference focusing on the challenges and rewards of interdisciplinary collaboration between design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and R&D. Learn about best practices as well as the latest related to key technologies and innovation management techniques.

SABIC introduces new LEXAN™ resins for LED automotive lighting

SABIC introduces new LEXAN™ resins for LED automotive lighting. Sittard, the Netherlands, September 26, 2017 - Plastics-maker SABIC today announced that it is introducing new materials for customers producing LED automotive lighting parts.

Clariant Launches Amide/Amine-Free Anti-Static Concentrate for Clean-room and API Films

ClariantMuttenz, September 26, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a new amide/amine-free anti-static masterbatch concentrate for polyethylene films used in pharmaceutical production. The new anti-stat, known under grade name MEVOPUR PEAM 176045, will be introduced at CPhI Worldwide, being held 24 - 26 October 2017 at Messe Frankfurt. Clariant is exhibiting on Stand 42L20.

Avery Dennison pioneers first-of-its kind Labelexpo booth made from label waste

Avery Dennison pioneers first-of-its kind Labelexpo booth made from label waste.
(Photos: Avery Dennison, PR373)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — September 25, 2017 — To drive home its Labelexpo theme of “Pioneering Change,” Avery Dennison decided showing was better than telling: The global label-maker will present at the industry-leading trade show with a booth made in part from recycled label waste—the first ever at Labelexpo.

Greater design flexibility for PCB Connectors through new TE Connectivity M8/M12 Panel Mount connector system

Greater design flexibility for PCBs within TE’s extensive portfolio of new M8/M12 connectors. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR195)
DARMSTADT, Germany – September 25, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has further extended its range of M8/M12 connectors by introducing an M8/M12 panel mount connector system for machine industrial automation and control applications. With its extensive portfolio, TE’s M8/M12 connectors help to create design flexibility for printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Clariant hosts Innovation Fair in Shanghai

Jan Kreibaum, Regional President of Greater China / South Korea and FU XiangSheng, Vice Chairman of CPCIF signed the joined MOU to strengthen international innovation cooperation in Chinese chemical industry. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, September 22, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, today hosted its Clariant Innovation Fair in Shanghai, China. This event serves as a pioneering networking platform for discussion on collaboration opportunities between Clariant and its partners, in order to jointly explore innovation potential to tackle future challenges.

Guardian Glass présente ClimaGuard® 1.0+ : transmission lumineuse améliorée pour les vitrages résidentiels

Guardian Glass présente ClimaGuard® 1.0+ : transmission lumineuse améliorée pour les vitrages résidentiels. (Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR146) Bertrange, Luxembourg, le 21 septembre 2017 – Afin de répondre à une demande du secteur résidentiel pour un verre avec une transmission lumineuse supérieure et des propriétés isolantes élevées, Guardian Glass en Europe présente ClimaGuard® 1.0+. Parfait pour les fenêtres à double vitrage dans les applications résidentielles, ClimaGuard 1.0+ offre une excellente isolation thermique et présente une transparence encore plus élevée.

Clariant to increase prices for products containing titanium dioxide and/or carbon black pigments

ClariantMuttenz, September 21, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in masterbatches and specialty compounds, has today announced a price increase globally for all products containing titanium dioxide and/or carbon black pigments by between 5%-10% (depending on the grade, concentration and quality of the titanium dioxide and/or carbon black).