Monday, July 6, 2026
Search
spot_img
Home Blog Page 244

DuPont Expands Its Industry-Leading Portfolio of Solutions for EIS Applications

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
DuPont Expands Its Industry-Leading Portfolio of Solutions for EIS Applications

DuPont Expands Its Industry-Leading Portfolio of Solutions for EIS Applications

New grades of non-halogenated offerings enable manufacturers of electrical insulation components to meet important new Class F EIS – CRZ200 standard

In advance of the upcoming K 2022, DuPont Mobility & Materials announced it has been awarded UL certification for the latest EIS Class F–CRZ200 standard. In CRZ200, there are four non-halogen, flame retardant (NH-FR) materials, including two Zytel polyamide grades, as well as one Crastin PBT and one Rynite polyester solution. The results have been published at the UL iQ website.

These new NH-FR grades offer manufacturers of Electrical Insulation Systems (EIS) important new options to manufacture components such as coil forms, bobbins, relays, and motors. Included in the certification are two new materials, Zytel HTNFR42G45NHSR and Rynite FR533NH, which have proven to be successful in replacing thermosets in coil forms, a new application for these product families.

“We are proud that our new non-halogen, flame-retardant solutions meet UL Class F EIS – CRZ200 requirements. We invest significant effort and time in testing our materials, for the benefit of our customers,” said Miles Wang, APAC application development director, DuPont Mobility & Materials. “The designation helps our customers save time and expense when they develop new products.”

EIS classes are based on the maximum hot spot in an electrical system. The Class F designation means these solutions all perform at temperatures up to 155 °C, making them an excellent selection for many critical EIS components. The UL certification reduces risk to manufacturers because they know these solutions have passed rigorous testing for safety and performance at a certified third-party lab.

Electrical and electronics (E & E) manufacturers reduce risk by specifying solutions that meet EIS standards. DuPont works with other EIM (electrical insulation material) suppliers to provide combinations of materials to UL to assemble, test, and certify as qualified for EIS. “We estimate that our investment in testing and certifications helps our customers save at least $100,000 in testing fees and two years’ time when launching new products,” adds Miles Wang.

The DuPont portfolio for the E&E industry includes a broad range of materials based on various resins including PBT, PET, and polyamides. The company has developed more than 400 solutions that meet EIS standards for E & E parts. DuPont’s customers include brand owners and their suppliers who mold parts for motors, switches and relays, coil forms & transformers, solenoids, PCB terminal blocks, and more.

DuPont Mobility & Materials group invites visitors to K 2022 to their exhibit area in Hall 6, Stand C43 to see the latest in sustainable and transformative materials.

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

New Dupont Crastin PBT Solutions Excellent for Laser Welding, With Improved Hydrolysis Resistance

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
New Dupont Crastin PBT Solutions Excellent for Laser Welding, With Improved Hydrolysis Resistance

New Dupont Crastin PBT Solutions Excellent for Laser Welding, With Improved Hydrolysis Resistance

Innovative formulations offer significantly improved levels of performance for automotive sensors, connectors, and other sensitive applications

DuPont Mobility & Materials will feature new Crastin PBT high laser transmission solutions that enable automotive component manufacturers to speed the production and improve the performance of connectors, sensors, ADAS systems, and other sensitive electrical components.

“Now commercially available, DuPont offers a well-rounded portfolio of new Crastin PBT laser welding solutions. These meet the industry’s need for materials optimized for rapid laser welding, while also offering significantly improved levels of hydrolysis resistance and dimensional stability,” commented Kelvin Tseng, automotive commercial director, DuPont Mobility & Materials.

Laser welding is widely used as the joining technology of choice for sensitive and miniature applications in the utomotive and electronic industries. Because this process does not heat or vibrate the components, it helps prevent damage to internal precision components. Laser welding does not blemish the surface of a part, and ensures a durable connection. In addition, laser welding equipment has advanced to allow for very short cycle times.

Three new Crastin solutions have been developed to offer manufacturers a flexible choice between level of laser ransmission, low warpage, and hydrolysis and chemical resistance. For example, one of the new grades offers up to a 200+% improvement in laser transmission versus the industry benchmark, which enables exceptionally good bonding at rapid cycle times. Another offers improvement in hydrolysis resistance even as it also supports exceptional laser transmission. The third new solution offers superior low-warpage performance coupled with excellent laser transmission, making it an ideal choice for sensors and electronic housings that require high standards of dimensional stability. It too offers the necessary performance in hydrolysis resistance.

“Until now, conventional solutions for laser welding have low levels of hydrolysis resistance,” adds Miles Wang, application development director, DuPont Mobility & Materials. “Our new solutions improve laser transmission as well as other properties such as hydrolysis resistance. For our customers, this will create value in both manufacturing and product performance.”

These new Crastin PBT laser welding solutions are in addition to DuPont Zytel polyamide laser welding solutions, providing customers solutions for efficient molding and joining across a wide range of applications.

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

IAA Transportation: Leading International Platform for Logistics and Transport Inspires With Full Halls

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
IAA Transportation: Leading International Platform for Logistics and Transport Inspires With Full Halls

IAA Transportation: Leading International Platform for Logistics and Transport Inspires With Full Halls

1,402 exhibitors from 42 countries – very positive visitor ratings – transport and logistics as a top global topic – next IAA Transportation will be held from 17.

Our first IAA Transportation exhibition ended extremely successfully on Sunday. Organizers, visitors and exhibitors were very satisfied with the new concept, which this year covered the entire transport and logistics spectrum.

1,402 exhibitors from 42 countries and a total of 230 national and international speakers were represented at IAA Transportation and they presented their technical innovations, developments and concepts for tomorrow’s climate-neutral mobility.

“Following on from IAA Mobility, we have successfully developed and reinvented IAA Transportation. We are now exhibiting the entire logistics spectrum, ranging from trucks to cargo bikes and delivery vans to parcel drones. This courage has paid off as the tremendous response from exhibitors and visitors showed that our new approach was the right way to go”, said VDA president Hildegard Müller at the close of IAA Transportation in Hanover. “Transport and logistics are the lifelines of our society and economy. The new IAA Transportation concept has provided answers to the many challenges that the industry is now facing throughout the world. It became clear in Hanover that: our industry is delivering what is needed for a sustainable future”.

IAA Transportation shines out through its Internationality

IAA Transportation 2022 once again consolidated its position as the world’s largest platform for the transport and logistics industry – around two thirds of the exhibitors were international companies. Our visitors came from 72 countries.

The many global innovations that were presented here all focused on the electrification and climate neutrality of the drive train. The vehicle manufacturers presented a huge variety of electric and fuel cell-based drives as well as hydrogen combustion engines. New and also a trend: Replacement kits that enable the diesel drives fitted in buses and trucks to be replaced by a new battery drive system. This concept will enable haulage companies and local transport companies to modernize their existing vehicle fleets during ongoing operations.

Bodywork and trailer exhibitors also presented a wide range of innovations that included electrified trailer axles and more especially, lightweight trailers that will reduce a tractor’s energy requirements. The bus manufacturers focused on the electrification of intercity buses and coaches.

“Our industry is resolutely driving forward the biggest transformation in its history and this is also making an important contribution towards solving the challenges that society is facing. The message from Hanover is this: We have the competence and the will to combine better logistics with more climate protection. The transport and logistics industry is now putting their innovations on the road – the climate neutrality mission is now in full swing”.

Impressive Presence, extremely high international Attention

IAA Transportation welcomed a total of more than 1,400 journalists from 57 countries. The exhibitors organised 89 press conferences. International media from 97 countries accounted for 77 percent of the coverage. Posts on social media channels were viewed more than 2 million times. Apart from Germany, there was very intensive exhibition reporting about the exhibition in the USA, Canada, India, Japan, China and South Korea.

Our exhibitors in detail: A total of 1,402 exhibitors presented themselves at IAA Transportation 2022 and nearly two thirds of them were international companies. 260 of them were exhibiting bodies, trailers and semi-trailers and there were nearly 600 suppliers as well. 68 international start-ups were also present in Hanover for the first time. Six cargo bike manufacturers also presented their new products, making an important contribution to low-emissions and city-friendly logistics.

Visitors were enthusiastic about the new Concept and the Experience Opportunities

The majority of the visitors rated IAA Transportation’s new concept very positively. In particular, the range of innovations, the new models and the internationality of the exhibitors were rated as extremely good. Above all, the opportunity to try out new products for yourself proved to be very popular: IAA Test Drives, which was one of the experience formats, was given top marks by three quarters of the visitors.

Around 7,500 test rides took place as part of IAA Test Drives and IAA Cargobike Parcours. A total of 61 commercial vehicles could be tried out as part of IAA Test Drives and the entire test operation was carried out in a climate-neutral way. Visitors could test the latest models under real conditions on our IAA Cargobike Parcours. The rush for the test drives was great and many test drives were fully booked out.

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

Hubergroup India Wins Two IFCA Star Awards

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
Hubergroup India Wins Two IFCA Star Awards

Hubergroup India Wins Two IFCA Star Awards

At the IFCA Star Awards 2022, the Indian Flexible Packaging and Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA) honoured hubergroup Print Solutions with two awards in the category “Innovation R&D”. The two award-winning products are Hydro-Lac GA Oxygen Barrier Coating and the offset ink MGA Contact.

hubergroup’s products convinced the independent jury of experts due to their innovative character: The oxygen barrier coating stands out due to its sustainability efforts. It protects packaged food from oxygen and, thus, enables mono-material packaging for oxygen-sensitive foods such as nuts. Consequently, the packaging is easier to recycle and can be returned to the material cycle.

The sheet-fed offset ink MGA Contact scores with creativity: Thanks to carefully selected raw materials, the ink series is suitable for safe printing on the inside of paper and cardboard food packaging. Thus, brand owners and packaging designers receive have twice as much space for information and creativity.

Suresh Kalra, Managing Director India & President Asia at hubergroup, is very pleased about this recognition: “At hubergroup, we place great emphasis on driving the advancement of sustainable, safe packaging. We, therefore, put a lot of energy into the research and development of innovative as well as creative products such as our Hydro-Lac GA Oxygen Barrier Coating or MGA Contact.”

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

Collaboration Between Borealis, Neste and Mam Brings New Soother to Market Made With Renewably-sourced Feedstock

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
Collaboration Between Borealis, Neste and Mam Brings New Soother to Market Made With Renewably-sourced Feedstock

Collaboration Between Borealis, Neste and Mam Brings New Soother to Market Made With Renewably-sourced Feedstock

  • Mam is accelerating action on circularity together with Borealis by introducing Mam Original Pure soother and packaging made possible by Borealis Bornewables portfolio of circular polyolefins
  • Upstream value chain partner Neste is the supplier of renewable feedstock Neste RE based on waste and residue streams for the manufacture of Bornewables polypropylene
  • Advancing EverMinds ambitions through value chain collaboration in the name of plastics circularity

Borealis, Neste and Mam collaboratively announce an exciting product development made possible by value chain collaboration in the spirit of EverMinds, the platform created to accelerate action on plastics circularity. Mam has been creating innovative and unique baby products such as soothers and baby bottles for more than 45 years, and has recently launched its first climate-neutral soother. The rigid part of the new Mam Original Pure soother is composed of renewably-sourced polypropylene (PP) from the Bornewables portfolio of circular polyolefins, manufactured with Neste RE produced entirely from renewable raw materials.

Furthermore, the packaging of Mam Original Pure soother, which also functions as a steriliser box, is also made using the Bornewables. This development is an excellent example of how eco-efficient design and the use of circular polyolefins can substantially reduce the carbon footprint of a product while at the same time guaranteeing its safety and superior product quality. Both the Mam Original Pure soother and its protective packaging will be on display at the Borealis K 2022 stand in October.

In their efforts to decarbonise and reach their sustainability targets, many industry sectors are seeking safe and cost-efficient alternatives for plastics made using fossil-based feedstock. Grades in the Bornewables portfolio are often the ideal replacement solution. Using renewable Neste RE feedstock derived for this collaboration solely from vegetable oil origin waste and residue streams, the Bornewables are produced according to the mass balance model which enables circular polyolefins to be tracked, traced, and verified throughout the entire value chain. Upstream partner Neste supplies Neste RE feedstock consisting of renewable propane to Borealis for dehydrogenation. It is first converted to renewable propylene, then to renewable PP at Borealis’ own ISCC PLUS certified production facilities in Belgium. As a drop-in solution on the production line, the Bornewables are commercially available in Europe and are suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including food packaging.

“In line with our EverMinds initiatives to work with partners along the value chain to accelerate action on circularity, we strive to offer innovative and circular material solutions that help our partners and customers attain their own ambitious climate and sustainability targets – with this, we re-invent essentials for sustainable living,” says Peter Voortmans, Borealis Global Commercial Director Consumer Products.“
The collaboration with Neste and Mam is a prime example of how upstream and downstream partners can come together to accelerate plastics circularity.”

“The Mam Original Pure soothers show how renewable feedstock such as Neste RE has become a viable alternative to conventional fossil feedstock even in sensitive applications,” says Maria Carcolé, Neste Head of Brand Owner Management from Renewable Polymers & Chemicals business unit. “We are happy to contribute to new products with significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions while helping maintain product safety and performance at the highest level.”

“After nearly a decade of intensive research and as a next milestone in our sustainability efforts, we are now very proud to launch our Mam Original Pure soother range made of renewably-sourced raw materials. The new product range is made for the healthy growth of babies and contributes to sustainable development that secures the future of our planet,” says Peter Röhrig, CEO and Founder of Mam.

K 2022 will take place from 19 to 26 October 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

We invite you to “Innovate Collaborate Accelerate” together with us by visiting Borealis and Borouge in Hall 6 at Stand A43, where the MAM Original Pure soother and packaging will be on display.

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

INEOS Expands Its P-Series Glycol Ether Portfolio to Meet Growing Demand in Key Down Stream Markets, and Completes First Sales

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
INEOS Expands Its P-Series Glycol Ether Portfolio to Meet Growing Demand in Key Down Stream Markets, and Completes First Sales

INEOS Expands Its P-Series Glycol Ether Portfolio to Meet Growing Demand in Key Down Stream Markets, and Completes First Sales

  • The newly launched Propylene Glycol n-Butyl Ethers strengthen the commitment to customers in industrial coatings and home care markets.
  • INEOS’ new products reduce exposure to challenging market and logistical conditions and reinforces INEOS’ position in the Glycol Ether market.
  • Rodney Stobbs, Business Director, INEOS Oxide, says: “We are thrilled to have successfully launched our new PnBs. These new products are used in a huge range of essential applications and, with INEOS now producing them in Europe,customers can improve efficiencies and reduce their exposure to tough market and logistical conditions.”

INEOS has today completed its first sales of brand-new Propylene Glycol n-Butyl Ethers (PnBs) in Antwerp, following a significant investment at its Antwerp site.

PnBs are used extensively in a wide range of sectors due to their outstanding physical properties. The industrial coating and cleaning industries, in particular, are significant users of PnBs, with stakeholders in the wider industrial, automotive, and building sectors all using PnBs.

Customers using its new PnBs should see increased efficiencies and, importantly, lower requirements for solvents, helping to save time and costs in the production of associated products.

INEOS full integration in n-butanol from its Lavera site and propylene oxide from its Köln site is another strength to highlight here. There are only a handful of producers of these new products worldwide, with only two in Europe. As a result, INEOS is underlining its commitment to offering the European and global market best-in-class PnBs that are secure and less exposed to changing and challenging global market conditions.

Rodney Stobbs adds: “INEOS is committed to developing cutting-edge products that form many of the foundations of our everyday lives and, through our investments in Europe, we can now offer PnBs from Antwerp that come with a host of technical and logistical upsides.”

“We already have a large portfolio of solvents and we are back-integrating these new PnBs into our own feedstock supplies. As a new producer in North West Europe we are helping to provide increased immunity for the European market against global
challenges.”

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

Milliken to Showcase at Pack Expo International 2022 Novel Plastic Additives that Advance Sustainability

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
Milliken to Showcase at Pack Expo International 2022 Novel Plastic Additives that Advance Sustainability

Milliken to Showcase at Pack Expo International 2022 Novel Plastic Additives that Advance Sustainability

Global manufacturer will discuss value chain collaborations for circularity

Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer with more than 70 locations around the world, will feature a growing array of partnerships and innovative additive technologies aimed at moving the circular economy forward during Pack Expo International 2022. At its booth (#LU-8840), Milliken will show how leveraging creative innovation, trusted expertise and collaboration across the value chain has helped the company develop solutions that can make plastics more reusable, recyclable and efficient. Milliken offers customers opportunities to achieve sustainability goals through lightweighting, upgrading recycled content, conserving energy, simplifying recycling with mono-materials, and reducing carbon footprint via inter-material replacement of less-sustainable resins.

Milliken has engaged with many organizations in purposeful collaborations that include its ongoing partnership with Pure Cycle Technologies, whose patented technology turns recycled polypropylene (PP) into virgin-like material. By participating in these industry relationships, Milliken is helping to advance the circular economy through chemistry—part of the company’s 2025 Sustainability Goals.

At Pack Expo International 2022 Milliken will exhibit:

  • Millad NX 8000 ECO, a clarifying agent for PP that enables faster production rates and reduced energy use. This product is certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to provide an average energy savings of 10 percent during the injection molding process.
  • NX Ultra Clear Concentrates for PP, which replace the milky appearance of standard PP with high clarity and gloss for packaging applications. In addition to easy recyclability, NX UltraClear PP is lighter in weight, consumes less energy and produces lower emissions vs. other clear packaging alternatives.
  • Delta Max performance modifiers for PP impact copolymers (ICPs), which enable an improved balance of material properties and optimize processing efficiencies. INVISTA, a leading U.S. PP resin manufacturer, uses DeltaMax modifiers to produce a new ICP for thin-wall injection molded (TWIM) food packaging. In this material, DeltaMax modifiers deliver superior impact strength, high melt flow and good stiffness simultaneously.

    DeltaMax performance modifiers for polypropylene impact copolymer. (Photo 2022 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR292)
  • Hyperform HPN performance additives for PP, which deliver an improved balance of stiffness, impact resistance and appearance while reducing energy use. Hyperform HPN additives are certified by UL to enable 5-8 percent energy savings when used as a nucleator for TWIM container lids and similar PP applications.
Hyperform HPN performance additives for PP. (Photo 2022 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR292)
  • Ultra Guard Solutions, which enable downgauging to reduce material usage and part weight while improving barrier properties in polyethylene (PE). These enhancements allow designers to create more products with mono-materials to facilitate recycling.

“The plastic circularity challenge is solvable, and we’re confident that collaborating with partners and customers will accelerate success faster than anyone would believe,” said Paul Kearns, Sustainable Development Manager, Plastic Additives, Milliken Chemical. “We invite attendees to meet with us at Pack Expo International and learn how Milliken chemistry is advancing sustainability for plastics.”

Advancing Circular Change for the Future
With a focus on the future, Milliken is developing new solutions that will enable the entire industry to increase circularity, reduce raw material and energy usage, and raise the percentage of plastics that are recycled. As a leader in the plastics ecosystem, the company contributes its expertise to numerous industry-spanning initiatives. These include the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, The Recycling Partnership, the Association of Plastic Recyclers, the HolyGrail 2.0 project to improve the sorting of waste plastics via digital watermarks, and the RecyClass recycled-content certification program for packaging.

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

 

Clariant Highlights Its Full Range of Natural Ingredients, From Active Ingredients to Oils & Butters, for Sustainable Beauty at in-cosmetics Latin America

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
Clariant Highlights Its Full Range of Natural Ingredients, From Active Ingredients to Oils & Butters, for Sustainable Beauty at in-cosmetics Latin America

Clariant Highlights Its Full Range of Natural Ingredients, From Active Ingredients to Oils & Butters, for Sustainable Beauty at in-cosmetics Latin America

  • Showcasing one of the largest ingredient portfolios of natural actives, oils, butters, and clays in the industry
  • At Booth D40 explore Clariant’s co-developed products with Beraca, focused on sustainable sourcing

Delight in the largest range of naturally derived ingredients for Personal Care at the Clariant Actives & Natural Origins’ booth at in-cosmetics Latin America under the motto “The science of sustainable beauty”. And find responsibly sourced innovations and inspiration to create more sustainable and efficient products to address consumer care needs, experience desires and format trends in the region (Booth D40, September 21-22).

“With the integration of our long-term partner Beraca, Clariant now offers a full range of naturals, from oils to high tech actives, for the cosmetic market to support greater sustainability in the industry. We not only apply science to the best nature has to offer, but also increasingly pay attention to how ingredients are sourced, and by whom. We’re continuing and building on Beraca’s ethical sourcing commitments in close collaboration with local communities to make sure natural environments are kept intact, while brands also benefit from the transparency and traceability from plant to ingredient,” comments Samy El-Khoury, Head of Clariant Actives & Natural Origins.

Making its official debut at the São Paulo tradeshow, Clariant’s new product line boosts access for formulators and brands to responsibly collected and extracted ingredients offering proven efficacy and science-backed claims for skin, hair, and body care. Appreciation for using natural products and “clean beauty” is growing fast among Latin America’s beauty consumers, and visitors are invited to explore the widest range of vegetable oils and butters, extracts, and inspiring formulations – all part of Clariant’s wider mission to support the industry shift towards more accessible, responsible beauty.

Head to the Natural Oil Bar to test out an extensive collection, a fusion of over 20 years’ experience in natural oils designed to capture the senses.

Unlock welcome relief for compromised skin with award-winning active ingredient Ethience Protect. Clariant and Beraca’s co-developed barrier function balancer is already supporting formulators with proven efficacy on key consumer concerns and eco-conscious production. The innovative Brazil nut extract rebuilds and strengthens skin’s natural protective shield, leading to better hydrated, less sensitive, healthier-looking skin.

To help the industry translate ingredient benefits into trend-focused products, Clariant brings the active’s protective qualities to Forest Therapy Essence, one of three Beauty Wizard inspirational well-being rituals with outstanding sensorial properties. The formulation concept features several actives introduced to the industry in 2022, including Prunizen a highlight natural ingredient within the Scalpific Relaxing Massage potion. Prunizen tackles psychoemotional stress-induced hair loss and stimulates hair. This new active ingredient is extracted from Prunella vulgaris, a plant used in traditional Asian medicine and which presents adaptogenic properties. It is cultivated and hand-harvested in South Korea.

Discover Prunizen in the Innovation Zone at in-cosmetics Latin America as well as at the Clariant booth D40. Plus ask the team about the skin resilience-boosting benefits of our biomimetic-inspired active, Galactinol Advanced, and explore the Berashades line of multifunctional clays for skin hydrating and firming cosmetics based on minimalist and sustainable formulations.

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

DSM Engineering Materials Invests in Evansville Facility; Celebrates Grand Opening of Technology- and Sustainability-Driven Plant Expansion

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
DSM Engineering Materials Invests in Evansville Facility; Celebrates Grand Opening of Technology- and Sustainability-Driven Plant Expansion

DSM Engineering Materials Invests in Evansville Facility; Celebrates Grand Opening of Technology- and Sustainability-Driven Plant Expansion

DSM Engineering Materials today celebrated the opening of its newly upgraded and expanded Evansville, Indiana (USA), facility. The investment, which has resulted in significant technology – and sustainability-focused improvements, will help DSM Engineering Materials to meet growing demand for next-generation high-performance polymers used in a wide range of end-applications and will help drive the shift to a low-carbon, circular economy.

The 40,000-square-foot facility now integrates the latest state-of-the-art production technologies, runs on 100% purchased renewable electricity. The investment will help to meet long-term increased regional demand for high-performance materials, such as Akulon PA6/PA66, Arnite PET/PBT, Arnitel TPC, EcoPaXX PA410, ForTii PA4T/PPA and Stanyl PA46.

The extensive enhancement and expansion of the site is being driven by increasing customer demand for advanced material solutions for vehicle electrification and supporting infrastructure, along with lightweighting technologies in multiple industries.

Enhancements to increase DSM’s capability to produce more sustainable bio-based and/or recycled-based material solutions were also a key consideration when planning the project. The company has made a global commitment to producing bio-based and recycled-based alternatives for its entire materials portfolio by 2030.

Together with the transition to using 100% renewable electricity, the project also includes a number of advanced energy-saving features. The expansion is a well-insulated structure that is ventilated for optimum occupant health and comfort, while emissions are scrubbed to meet stringent environmental and safety standards. Cooling is conducted with the most environmentally-friendly, non-flammable refrigerant. Variable-speed drives are used on all compounding lines to reduce energy consumption, and the optimum facility controls lead to further energy reductions.

“Our investment in the latest production equipment has reduced energy consumption in Evansville and lowered our environmental impact. Through this project, we also aim to strengthen our business partnerships by continuing to invest in key areas of sustainable growth,” said Roeland Polet, President of DSM Engineering Materials. “Additionally, this investment reinforces our focus on North America as a key growth market for our business.”

Dave Miller, DSM Engineering Materials’ Evansville Site Director, adds, “Investing in state-of-the-art technology provides both short- and long-term value. Enabling optimal health and comfort for all our colleagues – and increasing capacity – has positive effects we can see today, but this investment also underlines our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact in the long term. And by producing more bio- and recycled-based materials, we’ll be able to help more of our customers do the same.”

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

Belden to Show Connected Mass Transit Solutions at Inno Trans 2022

Petra Löwer (Germany)
-
0
Belden to Show Connected Mass Transit Solutions at Inno Trans 2022

Belden to Show Connected Mass Transit Solutions at Inno Trans 2022

Belden Inc., a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, will be showing an extensive portfolio of products and systems for the rail industry at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin. The company’s exhibit will focus on smart mass transit environments for optimized infrastructure efficiency, enhanced passenger experience and maximized safety. Featured products will also include solutions from OTN Systems and Net Module, two recently acquired businesses specializing in networking solutions.

While the digital transformation is still grounded in enabling technology, Belden is helping railway operators build a future enabled by connectivity, networks, systems and software that bring data to life. In the rail industry, digitalization requires solutions to communicate and automate, predict and protect, driving information deeper into systems and processes so that human insights become business outcomes. The rail infrastructure of the future will be simpler, smarter and secure – all powered by people who think and work.

In the spotlight at InnoTrans, Belden will highlight its products and systems for robust network solutions all around four key elements of smart mass transit:

  • Connected Trackside Network: Train-to-ground connection, trackside control and trackside operation systems designed to provide smart connectivity for trackside equipment
  • Connected Backbone & OCC Network: Area of Operation (AO) and Operations Control Center (OCC) for creating a smart backbone for the Operation Technology (OT) network
  • Connected Train Network: Train control, train operation and onboard experience systems providing smart connections for onboard rolling stock assets
  • Connected Station Network: Station control, station operation and in-station experience systems enabling smart in-station communication
Belden to show connected mass transit solutions at Inno Trans 2022.

OTN Systems solutions will be showcased in a live demonstration together with Hirschmann Greyhound GRS switches, BAT wireless devices and Greyhound GRS switch equipment and include the entire XTran portfolio with XTD and XTR nodes, which make MPLS for Operational Telecom easy. Examples:

  • The XTD MPLS access node is the most compact member of the successful XTran product line. It combines MPLS-TP transport at 1Gpbs or 10Gbps with the possibility of wire speed encryption as well as Layer 2 and Layer 3 features on the Ethernet access ports in an integrated industrial housing. The XTD-2110-A provides a total of 10 Ethernet ports, 2 serial ports plus Digital I/O. The node is redundantly powered, passively cooled and can easily be mounted on a DIN rail in compact shelters with limited space.
  • The XTR MPLS access node XTR-2124-A combines MPLS-TP transport at 1Gpbs or 10Gbps with Layer 2 and Layer 3 features on the Ethernet access ports. The XTR-2124-A enables wire speed encryption to secure all communications. The node is designed for fanless operation in a compact industrial housing that can be mounted in a 19″ rack. The XTR-2124-AF version provides the option of forced cooling.

NetModule products presented at InnoTrans 2022 support 5G onboard connectivity for assets such as stationary ticket vending machines and display boards on trains – all from a single source. The modular solutions span from routers, switches and access points to the Connectivity Suite management platform. Applications also include passenger WiFi, infotainment, condition monitoring, operational data transmission, video surveillance and in-vehicle ticket vending devices. Examples:

  • The new, powerful AP3400 access point is targeted at applications such as passenger WiFi for customers and railway staff and infotainment in trains and trams. It is equipped with a dual radio WiFi 6 for more than 300 clients, thus addressing the requirements of increasingly longer trains due to constantly growing passenger numbers. In combination with the NB3800 5G railway router and the ES3300 switch, the PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) enabled AP3400 permits the creation of a redundant Gigabit IP backbone in ring topology to reduce the efforts for cabling and installation mobile technology prepared for the future.
  • The NB3800 series rail router is now offered with a 5G-NR expansion, making applications even more versatile with higher data rates and shorter latency times compared to 4G LTE. Beyond the transmission of high-resolution video recordings from the vehicle and video streaming for passengers, it also enables fast and secure transmission of operational data from the vehicle to the cloud via VPN.

 

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling

1...243244245...389Page 244 of 389

Modern Business Global Network

Modern Business India
Modern Business Network
Modern Business Gulf
Modern Business PR
Modern Business Asia
Load More

Modern Plastics Global Network

Modern Plastics India
Modern Plastics Global
Modern Plastics Asia
Modern Plastics Europe
Modern Plastics America
Load More

Women India Network

Women India Network
Women India
Beauty N Fitness India
Beauty N Fitness Times
Modern Fashion Life Style
Load More

Copyright @ 2025 Modern Plastics Singapore. A Part of Modern Plastic Global Network (Germany)