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Company News
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Ferro expands electronics product portfolio with acquisition of ESL
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Functional coatings and colour solutions company Ferro Corporation has made its fifth acquisition this year – it has acquired Electro-Science Laboratories, Inc. (ESL), an electronic packaging materials company. Ferro paid US$75 million excluding customary adjustments and fees for the privately held company headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania....
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Materials News
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Saudi Aramco acquires CO2-based polyol technology from Novomer
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In line with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives of economic diversification and job creation, the country’s largest petrochemical/oil company Saudi Aramco has acquired the Converge product line and associated operations and technologies from US-based Novomer. The deal is valued at up to US$100 million. Converge is manufactured from...
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Machinery News
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K2016 Machinery Review
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W&H’s Turboclean launched; cost savings for material changeovers. During the K2016 show, at scheduled times of the day, Germany-based extrusion machinery maker Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) was running and changing two five-layer POD (polyolefin-dedicated) films on a Varex II blown film line. The live show, coupled with an audiovisual display, in a fanfare of lights and sound, put to launch its...
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PRA November/December 2016
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ON THE COVER:
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It’s no longer child’s play when it comes to selecting
plastics for making toys. Against the back of health risk
claims plastics have, manufacturers are resorting to their
bag of tricks for safer alternatives to ensure toys meet the
requirements.
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Michelin launches the newest in its sport motorcycle road tyre line-up
Michelin North America has introduced the newest in its line-up of high performance motorcycle tyres, which combines revolutionary levels of dry-weather grip, agility, stability and superior handling performance. First introduced at the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, the Michelin Power RS stands out as the sport motorcycle road tyre market’s new benchmark and accordingly targets the most discerning riders. The tyre’s high level of performance comes from a combination of Michelin’s longstanding expertise, its experience of...
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3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing: 3D printing gains traction
Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing as it’s better known as, is emerging as an alternative processing method since it offers designers more latitude than conventional manufacturing methods. Its emergence was noticeable at the recently concluded K2016 show held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 19-26 October, and while the automotive and aerospace industries are currently the main sectors, 3D’s reach is being extended to other sectors. 3D market growth and advantages. AM processes can improve productivity by quickly converting digital designs..
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