I progettisti illuminotecnici possono ora testare e valutare il supporto per drive LED LUMAWISE tipo Z50 con il kit di sviluppo di TE Connectivity

I progettisti illuminotecnici possono ora testare e valutare il supporto per drive LED LUMAWISE tipo Z50 con il kit di sviluppo di TE Connectivity. (Fonte: TE Connectivity, PR241)DARMSTADT, Germania – 15 febbraio 2018 – TE Connectivity (TE), un leader mondiale nella connettività e nei sensori, ha presentato un kit di sviluppo per il suo nuovo supporto per drive LED LUMAWISE tipo Z50, che permette ai progettisti di apparecchi illuminotecnici di acquistare un singolo prodotto per provare a tavolino e realizzare prototipi di apparecchi per illuminazione. Ogni kit contiene un supporto per LED, un gruppo cablaggi e un’interfaccia termica. 

DSM announces global price increases for several high performance plastics

DSM Engineering MaterialsRoyal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announces that significant and continuing cost increases of main raw materials throughout 2017 and early 2018 have caused DSM Engineering Plastics to increase prices globally for several polyamide and thermoplastic polyester products, effective April 1 or as contracts allow.

Roctool’s Heat and Cool technology has major effects on surface quality of novel ABS/PC blend, says ELIX Polymers

Dynamic mould heating has a major effect on the surface quality of a novel ABS/PC blend, says ELIX Polymers. 
(Photos: ELIX Polymers, PR038)ELIX Polymers, a leading producer of ABS polymers and blends, says important improvements to surface finish are being made by using Roctool’s Heat and Cool technology to mould its ELIX Ultra HH4115HI ABS/polycarbonate blend. The company recently completed a series of tests using this technology, carried out in line with its strategy of providing tailor-made solutions and service to companies processing its specialist materials.

Clariant significantly increases growth and further improves profitability in 2017

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced full year 2017 sales of CHF 6.377 billion compared to CHF 5.847 billion in 2016. This corresponds to 9 % growth in local currency driven by double-digit gains in Catalysis and Natural Resources. The strong organic growth amounted to 6 %, driven by higher volume contributions by all Business Areas.

INEOS Styrolution provides best material solution for Daimler Actros trucks’ aerodynamic parts

INEOS Styrolution provides best material solution for Daimler Actros trucks’ aerodynamic parts.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces that its styrenic material has been selected by the automotive parts manufacturer RPC Promens for use in Daimler Actros trucks. Truck cabin corner parts are made of a specific Luran® S grade in Daimler’s color “Arctic White”.

Clariant showcases safe and environmental friendly products at Neo Functional Material 2018

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will take part in the Neo Functional Material 2018 exhibition to be held on February 14-16 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. At the exhibition dedicated to showcasing the latest advances made in functional materials, Clariant will feature its products with a strong safety and environmental friendly profile, as well as proven sustainability advantages. These include JMAC, Genamin Gluco 50, high molecular weight PEGs and wetting and dispersing agents for food packaging.

Die Intelligenz in die Maschine bringen

Die Intelligenz in die Maschine bringen. 
(Fotos: Omron, PR037)Bei den Fachpressetagen 2018 in Karlsruhe, wo Jahr für Jahr Automatisierungsexperten zusammenkommen, um die neuesten Entwicklungen vorzustellen, zeigte OMRON, wie man Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) so in der vernetzten Fertigung einsetzen kann, dass ohne großen Investitionsaufwand konkreter Mehrwert erzielt wird.

Clariant promoted its high tech solutions for the plastics industry at Plastindia 2018

Clariant showcases products under the megatrends of lifestyle, health & nutrition, urbanization and mobility. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, showcased its extensive portfolio of products and services for the plastics industry under the theme – ‘Expand your Horizon, Boost your Performance’ at Plastindia 2018 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from February 07-12, 2018.