05-10-2017
Belden Extends Reach and Reliability of Genius Bus and Modbus Plus Networks
St. Louis, Missouri - October 5, 2017 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released two new fiber optic repeaters – the OZD Genius G12 and OZD Modbus Plus G12. These robust devices help industrial applications leverage fiber optic cables to achieve the reliable, high-performing connectivity required by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
05-10-2017
Plasticity Forum attracts international speakers for discussion on transforming plastic waste into a valuable resource
On Tuesday 31 October, the 9th global Plasticity Forum will be held at the Maritime Museum in Sydney’s Darling Harbour. World-renowned experts will discuss the big ideas on innovation, sustainability and business successes driving new plastics circular economies.
05-10-2017
Additive manufacturing to take center stage at SPE’s collaborative-design conference in Detroit
DETROIT, Oct. 5, 2017 – Additive manufacturing/3D printing will be in the spotlight at the Design in Plastics 2017 conference being held Nov. 6-8 in Detroit by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). The two-day program will cover a broad range of topics, with an underlying theme focusing on improving product design and development through better interdisciplinary collaboration.
05-10-2017
Change perceptions at Labelexpo Europe: Saying luxury in more ways than ever
OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — October 5, 2017 — The face value of a label is just one part of a consumer’s impression of a bottle or package. Communicating brand values effectively means going further – how does a label feel? What sound does it emit when touched? Does it give off a scent? Packaging that stimulates multiple senses has a bigger impact on consumers’ perceptions – and helps determine their purchasing decisions.
05-10-2017
Clariant Introduces Tri-Sorb® Desiccant Tablets for USP <671> Moisture Testing of Blister Packs
Muttenz, October 5, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, with its Healthcare Packaging business unit, is introducing Tri-Sorb molecular sieve desiccant tablets specifically designed for USP <671> moisture permeability testing at several upcoming industry events.
04-10-2017
Henkel patented two-step process for auto body surface treatment at Audi
Düsseldorf, Germany – In cooperation with Audi, Henkel has developed an auto body pre-treatment process. The patented two-step process enables surface treatment of multi-metal auto bodies with an aluminum content of up to 100 percent. In zinc phosphating, which was the conventional process, the volume of waste products increases as the aluminum content of mixed material bodies rises. These are very costly to remove from the pre-treatment bath and the surfaces that are treated in them.
04-10-2017
Archroma has registered about 200 substances under REACH
Reinach, Switzerland, 4 October 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced solid progress on Phases 3 and 4 of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals) with more than 60% of our commercial products active in EU complying already with the June 2018 requirements. In total, 369 different chemical substances are within the scope of the REACH phases 3 and 4. These include 135 dossiers where Archroma has a lead registrant position in the EU.
03-10-2017
Avery Dennison makes capital investment in liquid crystal specialty films developer Gauzy
GLENDALE, California — October 3, 2017 — Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY), a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials, today said it has made an investment in Gauzy, an Israeli-based developer and manufacturer of liquid-crystal-based materials, films, applications and solutions for a variety of end markets including construction, automotive, consumer electronics, home appliances, the solar industry and more.
