Armor Made with Dyneema® UD Shows Potential to Make Dyneema®, the Greenest Strength™ Even Greener

Armor Made with Dyneema® UD Shows Potential to Make Dyneema®, the Greenest Strength™ Even Greener. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR357) The Netherlands, 17 November 2017 - Continuing its ‘Greenest Strength’ mission, DSM Dyneema will at Milipol in Paris 21-24 November provide an example of a creative way to re-use material from out-of-service soft armor vests.

Clariant breaks Personal Care conventions with new Essence by Clariant formulations

Clariant breaks Personal Care conventions with new Essence by Clariant formulations. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 16, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces Essence by Clariant, its inspiring selection of market-ready Personal Care products that use consumer-friendly ingredients in innovative ways to deliver the luxury and exciting experiences consumers crave.

GE Additive acquires GeonX to strengthen software simulation capabilities

Pictured from Left to Right: Michel Delanaye, co-founder and CEO, GeonX, Mohammad Ehteshami, Vice President and General Manager, GE Additive, Laurent D'Alvise co-founder and CEO, GeonX.  (Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR002)Frankfurt am Main (Germany), November 16, 2017 – GE Additive announced today that it has acquired GeonX, a privately-owned developer of simulation software. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed.

EconCore presents its innovative technology for the production of economic honeycomb sandwich materials at CAMX 2017

Door insert based on natural fiber composite faced honeycomb sandwich. Over 50% weight saver compared to conventional solutions. 
(Photo: © 2017 EconCore, ECNPR004)EconCore will be presenting its innovative technology for the continuous production of honeycomb sandwich materials at CAMX 2017, the composites and advanced materials expo taking place in Orlando, FL, on December 12-14. The high-speed, high-efficiency continuous process can produce honeycombs from a wide range of thermoplastics and laminate them in-line with skin materials of various types. The high level of integration helps ensure exceptional cost-effectiveness, not possible with conventional technologies. It is ideal for companies operating in cost-sensitive applications, including automotive and transportation, industrial packaging, and building & construction.

SABIC annuncia il lancio europeo dei materiali THERMOCOMP™ AM (Additive Manufacturing - Fabbricazione Additiva) di grande formato a Formnext

SABIC ha lanciato sul mercato europeo una nuova famiglia di compound ad alte prestazioni THERMOCOMP™ AM che soddisfano i bisogni specifici dell’additive manufacturing di grande formato (LFAM). I parametri di stampa e le schede sulle proprietà meccaniche dei materiali – sviluppati da SABIC con l’utilizzo di campioni di prova stampati con la macchina BAAM® interna alla società – possono fornire un aiuto decisivo ai clienti nell’accelerare la selezione del materiale e nell’ottimizzare la lavorazione. Rinforzati con fibre al carbonio o vetro, per una maggiore resistenza, i nuovi compound possono essere utilizzati in applicazioni nel campo di stampi e attrezzature, aerospaziale, automobilistico e difesa.Francoforte, Germania, 16 novembre 2017 - SABIC, un leader globale nel settore chimico, ha lanciato oggi sul mercato europeo la famiglia di compound ad alte prestazioni THERMOCOMP™ AM, per rispondere ai bisogni essenziali dell’additive manufacturing di grande formato. Qui, a Formnext 2017, nello stand 3.1-G78, la società espone questi otto nuovi compound, studiati per essere usati negli estrusori di grande formato, alimentati con materiale in pellet. I parametri di stampa e i dati sulle proprietà meccaniche dei materiali - realizzati da SABIC utilizzando campioni per prove stampati con una macchina BAAM®, interna alla società – sono disponibili per i clienti, per facilitare la selezione del materiale e ottimizzare le condizioni di processo. Rinforzati con fibre di carbonio o di vetro per una resistenza aggiuntiva, i nuovi compound THERMOCOMP™ AM possono essere usati per applicazioni gravose nei settori stampi e attrezzature, aerospaziale, automotive e difesa.

Clariant Mining Solutions Flotation ’17 Highlights

Clariant Mining Solutions Flotation ’17 Highlights. (Photo: Clariant)Houston, TX, November 16, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals to the mining industry, participated in the 8th International Flotation Conference (Flotation '17). The conference took place from November 13 to 16 at the Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa.

Clariant expands partnership with Palmer Holland in North America

ClariantCharlotte, November 15, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces an expanded partnership with Palmer Holland for the business unit Additives in Canada. Adding to their existing responsibilities, Palmer Holland will become the sole regional distributor in North America for Clariant’s performance additives, flame retardants, and waxes.

Perstorp launches world’s first portfolio of renewable polyols

Perstorp launches world´s first ISCC certified and renewable polyols. (Photos: Perstorp)Perstorp November 15, 2017 - Perstorp is announcing world’s first portfolio of renewable alternatives to the essential polyols Pentaerythritol (Penta), Trimethylolpropane (TMP), and Neopentyl glycol (Neo). The product portfolio will be globally launched at China Coat. The launch is a response to the fast growing global need for more sustainable Coatings, Resins and Synthetic Lubricants to mention a few. This means that Perstorp is the only chemical company in the world to offer all three essential polyols Penta, TMP and Neo in both traditional and renewable forms.