Americhem To Showcase Engineered Compounds For The Medical Market At NPE2018

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — May 3, 2018 — Americhem — a designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies — will be displaying a selection of biocompatible (USP Class VI, ISO 10993) materials for medical device manufacturing in Booth S17031 at NPE2018, taking place from May 7-11 in Orlando, Florida.

Among the materials showcased will be Americhem’s proprietary line of medical compounds, ColorRx®, which features pre-selected biocompatible resins and medical/FDA-compliant pigments and additives. The line is produced under the company’s ISO 13485 manufacturing certificate and is available globally through certified Americhem facilities in the U.S. and Asia.

All of Americhem’s engineered materials for medical device manufacturing are developed in collaboration with customers to address functional and aesthetic needs while meeting all biocompatibility requirements. These materials are available as precolor or custom colored thermoplastic resin compounding, and short lead times.

Americhem’s medical breadth provides customers access to manufacturing and support resources on the global and local level, and the ability to expediently support the needs of both small- and large-volume customers. Continued investment in manufacturing capabilities and resources have enabled the company to continue growing and adding new product lines while maintaining the high level of service customers have come to expect.

“We work with our medical device customers from the outset to develop formulations for applications that are often very small scale, and we support them through the entire life cycle process,” explained Jim Figaniak, vice president and general manager, Americhem Engineered Compounds. “We work with our customers to compound a material of their choosing that meets their biocompatibility requirements. Medical device OEMs and processors choose us because of our extensive range of capabilities, longstanding expertise in precolor compounding, and industry-leading service levels. Fundamentally, it’s easy to do business with us.”

Posted May 3, 2018

Source: Americhem

Kornit Digital To Unveil New Direct-To-Garment Product And To Demonstrate End-To-End Digital Textile Production At Fespa Berlin

DUESSELDORF, Germany— May 3, 2018 — Kornit Digital, a producer of digital textile printing technology, has announced the unveiling of a new direct-to-garment product, alongside further details of its corporate presence at Fespa 2018 which will take place in Berlin, Germany, May 15-18.

Kornit’s exhibit (1.1 – A20) will be designed around two focus themes: in the direct-to-garment printing area, Kornit will demonstrate how the company’s HD technology expands digital printing’s competitiveness against screen printing, both in terms of cost per print and in terms of print quality. The key solution in this area will be the Kornit Avalanche HD. The system will be driven by the ColorGate Textile Production Server and will be connected to a web-to-print ordering workflow.

In the direct-to-fabric section of the booth, the company will show an end-to-end production workflow, based on the Kornit Allegro single-step printing system equipped with Neon inks. The setup will be complemented by a Zünd digital cutting system, and a sewing stage, producing finished pieces from the fully cured fabrics coming from the Allegro. The 3D visualization and CAD stage will be handled by Assyst GmbH and their Vidya product.

Omer Kulka, Kornit’s vice president of Marketing and Product Strategy, commented: “Fespa is one of the largest events for us this year, and we are pleased to be able to announce an array of innovative technologies and products. All our developments are geared towards making digital textile printing more competitive, profitable and straightforward. That way, we are giving garment decorators, textile producers and web-to-print players the tools that are required in today’s demanding markets. And the best thing is, at Fespa we are going to show them in a workflow setup which is representative of today’s actual production facilities.”

Kornit HD Technology: a step change in direct-to-garment competitiveness versus screen printing

The Avalanche HD6 is a high-productivity direct-to-garment printing system which is especially popular with online printers and global production networks. The Avalanche HD6 is equipped with Kornit’s HD print engine and NeoPigment™ Rapid ink, leading to significant reductions in ink consumption — and therefore cost per print. The Avalanche HD6 will reduce the ink consumption by approximately 45% compared to previous, non-recirculating versions of the Avalanche. Another major benefit of the HD technology is the refined hand feel and quality of the printed product.

ColorGATE Textile Production Server for Kornit (TPS): the professional approach to color control and accuracy

Responding to the industry demand for better color control and accuracy, Kornit partners with ColorGATE, a leading brand for industrial raster image processors (RIPs). The ColorGATE Textile Productionserver (TPS) has been tailored to the Kornit settings and added to the Kornit offering. This way Kornit users will gain both an outstanding print output and an optimized workflow experience. Besides a general improvement in print quality, applications include color matching between digital and screen printing and color consistency between repeat orders. Technical support and training will be delivered by Kornit, with the ColorGATE support available at the back end. After extensive development and testing, the ColorGATE TPS for Kornit will be released during Fespa.

Kornit Allegro with Neon inks: new applications for the unique single-step direct-to-fabric system

Kornit’s Allegro roll-to-roll digital textile printer is based on a unique concept. It uses Kornit’s NeoPigment printing technology that completely eliminates pre- and post-treatment processes for both natural and synthetic fabrics.

Unlike typical digital technologies, the Kornit Allegro offers an innovative solution that eliminates the need for multiple steps of pre-press and post press treatments, thereby saving on energy, water, space, and labor. The Allegro eliminates the entry barrier to the digital fabric printing market which is currently addressable only by manufacturers with industrial grade printing facilities.

During Fespa Berlin, Kornit will demonstrate the live production of tailor-made textile accessories. Visitors will be able to see the Allegro printing with Kornit’s new Neon inks. The new Pink and Yellow inks enable new applications with brighter colors and extended gamut, allowing Allegro users to penetrate new market segments and to increase system utilization. The new inks will be commercially available from Fespa onwards.

Posted May 3, 2018

Source: Kornit Digital

DOMO Chemicals’ Première at NPE 2018 Underlines Its Ambition In The U.S. Market

ORLANDO, Fla. — May 2, 2018 — For the first time, DOMO Chemicals, a Germany-based worldwide operating polyamide expert and material engineering company, will present at  NPE 2018, the plastics show which takes place in Orlando, May 7-11. DOMO shows its ambition on the US market, offering an extensive product portfolio.

Domo Chemicals, a global company forward looking in the U.S. market

Domo Chemicals showcases its capabilities in three business segments: Polymers, Engineering Plastics and Nylon Film. The strength of its full range offer on the U.S. market is its high and stable worldwide reputed product quality and expertise, its customized service, and its innovative drive.

Engineering Plastics

Domo Engineering Plastics US operates a production facility for engineered plastics compounds in Buford, Ga. Domo EP US is part of DOMO’s engineering plastics compounds production network with facilities in Germany, Italy, India and China. Domo’s local sales, customer service and technical service teams are dedicated to the NAFTA market, commercializing compounded engineering thermoplastics for automotive, oil and gas, sports & leisure, consumer goods and industrial applications. Products highlighted on the NPE are DOMAMID®, PA6 and PA66 based compounds developed for high fluidity, stiffness and aesthetic appeal, ECONAMID® PA6 and PA66 compounds, based on environmentally sustainable feedstock, offering a sustainable choice for many applications in a wide variety of markets and THERMEC™, compounds with enhanced performance at high temperatures.

Virgin polymers for all segments in the US plastics market

The DOMO Nylon & Intermediates division, based in Leuna, Germany, commercializes in the US its wide portfolio of PA 6 virgin resins with applications in engineering plastics, fibres & film extrusion. On the NPE 2018 new PA6 grades in all three segments are highlighted: DOMAMID H22, a new, ultra-low viscosity polyamide for the engineering plastics business, being a high-flow, easy processable virgin polymer, perfectly suited for highly filled compounds, and suitable for long glass fibres in regards to nearly all injection molding applications. DOMAMID H27 S05 targets the fiber business : a modified PA6 for BCF, which achieves 30% lower shrinkage during heat setting compared to average shrinkage in case of using standard PA6. For film extrusion, a new high viscosity range with DOMAMID H33, H36 and H40 is now available; either pure or in finished version (lubricated or lubricated and nucleated).

Domo Nylon Film

DOMO Nylon Film division (Cfp Flexible Packaging Spa, based in Cesano Maderno, Italy), is a specialist in high performing Nylon films (both be-axially oriented and cast non-oriented) for flexible packaging and other technical sectors, such as building insulation systems. The technical properties of FILMON® films enhance consumer products protection, extend their shelf life  and result in a more sustainable and profitable supply chain. With FILMON the most innovative packaging design solutions are possible in a range of applications including food, pharma, medical and other technical and industrial uses.

Posted May 2, 2018

Source: DOMO Chemicals GmbH

Colorado State University: ‘Infinitely’ Recyclable Polymer Shows Practical Properties Of Plastics

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — April 26, 2018 — The world fell in love with plastics because they’re cheap, convenient, lightweight and long-lasting. For these same reasons, plastics are now trashing the earth.

Colorado State University chemists have announced in the journal Science another major step toward waste-free, sustainable materials that could one day compete with conventional plastics. Led by Eugene Chen, professor in the Department of Chemistry, they have discovered a polymer with many of the same characteristics we enjoy in plastics, such as light weight, heat resistance, strength and durability. But the new polymer, unlike typical petroleum plastics, can be converted back to its original small-molecule state for complete chemical recyclability. This can be accomplished without the use of toxic chemicals or intensive lab procedures.

Polymers are a broad class of materials characterized by long chains of chemically bonded, repeating molecular units called monomers. Synthetic polymers today include plastics, as well as fibers, ceramics, rubbers, coatings, and many other commercial products.

Building on fundamental knowledge

The work builds on a previous generation of a chemically recyclable polymer Chen’s lab first demonstrated in 2015. Making the old version required extremely cold conditions that would have limited its industrial potential. The previous polymer also had low heat resistance and molecular weight, and, while plastic-like, was relatively soft.

But the fundamental knowledge gained from that study was invaluable, Chen said. It led to a design principle for developing future-generation polymers that not only are chemically recyclable, but also exhibit robust practical properties.

The new, much-improved polymer structure resolves the issues of the first-generation material. The monomer can be conveniently polymerized under environmentally friendly, industrially realistic conditions: solvent-free, at room temperature, with just a few minutes of reaction time and only a trace amount of catalyst. The resulting material has a high molecular weight, thermal stability and crystallinity, and mechanical properties that perform very much like a plastic. Most importantly, the polymer can be recycled back to its original, monomeric state under mild lab conditions, using a catalyst. Without need for further purification, the monomer can be re-polymerized, thus establishing what Chen calls a circular materials life cycle.

This piece of innovative chemistry has Chen and his colleagues excited for a future in which new, green plastics, rather than surviving in landfills and oceans for millions of years, can be simply placed in a reactor and, in chemical parlance, de-polymerized to recover their value – not possible for today’s petroleum plastics. Back at its chemical starting point, the material could be used over and over again – completely redefining what it means to “recycle.”

“The polymers can be chemically recycled and reused, in principle, infinitely,” Chen said.

Next steps

Chen stresses that the new polymer technology has only been demonstrated at the academic lab scale. There is still much work to be done to perfect the patent-pending monomer and polymer production processes he and colleagues have invented.

With the help of a seed grant from CSU Ventures, the chemists are optimizing their monomer synthesis process and developing new, even more cost-effective routes to such polymers. They’re also working on scalability issues on their monomer-polymer-monomer recycling setup, while further researching new chemical structures for even better recyclable materials.

“It would be our dream to see this chemically recyclable polymer technology materialize in the marketplace,” Chen said.

The paper’s first author is CSU research scientist Jian-Bo Zhu. Co-authors are graduate students Eli Watson and Jing Tang.

Posted May 2, 2018

Source: Colorado State University

LYCRA® Brand Celebrates 60 Years Of Innovations

WILMINGTON, Del. — May 2, 2018 — INVISTA, owner of LYCRA® brand, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lycra fiber, the original spandex fiber that revolutionized the fashion industry, with a donation to the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Dr. Joseph C. Shivers, a DuPont chemist, invented today’s best-known branded fiber in the world back in 1958, and forever changed clothes and the way we wear them.

Sixty years later, Dr. Shivers is being recognized for his invention by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, where he will be posthumously inducted into the Class of 2018. The gala ceremony will take place in Washington on May 3.

“This is an exciting year for the Lycra brand as we pause to look back at how far we’ve come and look forward towards a bright future filled with innovative products designed to improve fabric performance,” said Dave Trerotola, president, Invista Apparel. “Throughout 2018, we will be developing engaging content for our media channels that celebrates our brand’s rich heritage.”

Originally invented to replace rubber threads that caused ladies’ foundation garments to lose their shape and fit over time, and made them hot and uncomfortable to wear, Lycra fiber outperformed the natural fiber it replaced by adding lasting comfort, fit and the ability to move freely.

It quickly became apparent that Lycra fiber had the power to transform other types of women’s clothing and menswear too. Today, this nearly invisible fiber can be found in virtually every apparel segment, including lingerie, underwear, denim, activewear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, and ready-to-wear apparel. It has also been the catalyst for the development of new multi-billion-dollar segments across shapewear, stretch denim, compression sportswear and athleisure apparel.

What began six decades ago as a single elastic fiber renowned for its ability to stretch and snap back to its original shape, time after time and wash after wash, has evolved into a portfolio of over 200 differentiated fibers designed to meet a wide variety of consumer needs. Each one is engineered to improve fabric aesthetics and add lasting performance benefits that continue to drive sales for leading apparel brands and retailers around the globe.

Posted May 2,2018

Source: INVISTA

Brand Cooperation Between Mercedes-AMG And ASSOS Of Switzerland: Exclusive AMG Performance Wear Collection Now Available

AFFALTERBACH, Germany/LUGANO, Switzerland — May 2, 2018 — The exclusive AMG Performance Wear collection is available. The collection, devised jointly by the Mercedes-AMG Performance brand and the Swiss cycling apparel brand ASSOS from Lugano, includes innovative jackets, T-shirts, polo shirts and trousers. It’s the first clothing range in the world that’s custom designed for AMG enthusiasts. Developed in Switzerland, the items are exclusively hand-made in Europe to guarantee the highest possible quality and topmost craftsmanship.

The collection for AMG Performance enthusiasts and sporty motorists boosts the perfect interplay between high-tech textiles and hand-crafted finishing. High-performance functionality, including breathability, optimum moisture-wicking and body temperature control, comes paired with an exclusive design, ergonomic fit and lightweight manufacture. The collection, specially developed for Mercedes-AMG, initially comprises eleven products with the AMG design. Each item in the AMG Performance Wear range has been manufactured with the objective of ensuring the wearer remains comfortable at all times, even on long arduous drives.

The centrepiece of the sporty clothing line is the eye-catching AMG FALLJACKET. It consists of extremely lightweight, resilient high-performance fibres combined with down, and immediately grabs the attention with its distinctive 3D look. With its excellent insulating properties, this outdoor jacket is ideally suited for spring or autumn wear. It is also available in a ladies’ version with a fitted waist.

The AMG Performance Wear collection was the result of intensive development work involving designers and textiles specialists from ASSOS of Switzerland along with Mercedes-AMG racing driver Maro Engel, who represents the clothing range as an AMG brand ambassador. ASSOS of Switzerland has been a partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 team since 2014. The company shares with AMG its enthusiasm for performance and sporting excellence. Out of this shared passion the world’s first AMG Performance Wear range was born. Innovative technologies and the finest craftsmanship that accentuate the accomplishment of sporty drivers – this is the claim to high quality the Swiss company is realising with AMG Performance Wear, just as the Mercedes-AMG engineers do with their vehicles.

Posted May 2,2018

Source: ASSOS of Switzerland

Rice University Hosts Army Research Summit

HOUSTON — April 30, 2018 — Eighteen academic institutions gathered at Rice University April 24 and 25 for the first Partnership Summit 2018: Universities of the Southwest. The event brought together stakeholders in the Army Research Lab (ARL) South, a partnership centered at the University of Texas at Austin to give the lab a physical presence in the region. According to an Army press release, the lab leverages “regional expertise and facilities throughout the south central region to accelerate discovery, innovation and transition of science and technology.”

The sessions included research overviews from each institution collaborating or planning to collaborate with the lab. Army representatives stayed for presentations and lab tours by Rice researchers. Rice’s Yousif Shamoo, vice provost for research, and Heidi Maupin, ARL South regional director, gave opening remarks. Carolyn Nichol, an assistant research professor of chemistry; Enrique Barrera, a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and Richard Tapia, University Professor and the Maxfield-Oshman Professor of Computational and Applied Mathematics, presented on Rice’s behalf.

Posted May 2,2018

Source: Rice University’s Office of Public Affairs

DuPont Industrial Biosciences, Archer Daniels Midland Co. Open Groundbreaking Biobased Pilot Facility In Illinois

DECATUR, Ill. — April 30, 2018 — DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) and Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) announced the opening of the world’s first biobased furan dicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME) pilot production facility in Decatur, Ill. The plant is the centerpiece of a long-standing collaboration that will help bring a greater variety of sustainably sourced biomaterials into the lives of consumers.

Nearly one-tenth of the world’s oil is used to make the plastic products we use every day. From shampoo bottles to frozen food containers, fossil-fuel-based plastics are virtually impossible to avoid because of a lack of commercially available alternatives — a significant gap in the marketplace that DuPont and ADM’s new biobased FDME will help address.

FDME is a molecule derived from fructose that can be used to create a variety of biobased chemicals and materials, including plastics, that are ultimately more cost-effective, efficient and sustainable than their fossil fuel-based counterparts.

We’re confident FDME is both the more sustainable option and the better-for-business option,” said Dr. Michael Saltzberg, global business director for Biomaterials at DuPont Industrial Biosciences. “This molecule, and its numerous applications, will be high-performing, cost-effective and better for the environment. ADM’s expertise in agricultural value chains and the chemistry of carbohydrates makes them the best possible business partner on this initiative. Our goal is to bring this game-changing technology to commercial scale as quickly as possible.”

“Companies and consumers are of course concerned about their environmental footprint, but their bottom line will always be a key priority,” said ADM Chief Technology Officer Todd Werpy. “This new, innovative product will help customers replace plastics with materials that are more environmentally friendly, better performing and cost efficient. We’re pleased to work with DuPont, a leader in biomaterials, to bring this innovative new portfolio of solutions to customers around the globe, and we’re excited about the future of FDME.”

One of the first FDME-based polymers under development by DuPont is polytrimethylene furandicarboxyate (PTF), a novel polyester also made from DuPont’s proprietary Bio-PDO™ (1,3-propanediol). PTF is a 100 percent renewable polymer that, in bottling applications, can be used to create plastic bottles that are lighter-weight, more sustainable and better performing.

Research shows that PTF has up to 10-15 times the CO2 barrier performance of traditional PET plastic, which results in a longer shelf life. With that better barrier, companies will be able to design significantly lighter-weight packages, lowering the carbon emissions and significant costs related with shipping carbonated beverages.

U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), attended the ribbon-cutting in Decatur, delivering remarks and touring the facility.

“Illinois has always been a hub of agricultural innovation and scientific discovery, and both DuPont and ADM have been an important part of the fabric of our local farming communities,” said Congressman Davis. “This facility is a testament to the vitality and vibrancy of my district’s workforce and the critical importance of manufacturing in and revitalizing our rural communities. I thank these companies for their continued commitment to the people of Illinois.”

Posted May 2, 2018

Source: DuPont Industrial Biosciences

Kemper Corp. To Locate New Operations In Union County 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — May 1, 2018 — Kemper Corp., a manufacturer of cargo securement products, today announced it is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of capital investment and lead to the creation of 28 new jobs.

Established in 1977, Kemper is a producer and supplier of cargo straps and securement products for a variety of applications.

Located at 100 Times Blvd in Union, S.C., the company’s newly-renovated 18,000-square-foot production facility is expected to come online in the third quarter of 2018. Hiring should begin early in that quarter, and interested applicants should contact HR@kemperstraps.comfor more information.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project.

“Kemper Corporation is delighted to be relocating to a business-friendly environment where we feel our small business can have a positive impact on the community,” said Kemper President Cathy Harter. “We are appreciative of the efforts by all involved in this relocation.”

“We’re proud to welcome Kemper Corporation to Union County and look forward to seeing all that we know they will achieve in the Upstate,” said Governor Henry McMaster. With a workforce at its disposal that is second to none and one of the most competitive business environments in the world, we know that Kemper Corporation will have all the tools necessary for success.”

“In the last 20 years, South Carolina’s manufacturing sector has transformed from being concentrated on textiles to being a global leader in advanced manufacturing,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “Today’s announcement by Kemper Corporation builds on our state’s success and shows that South Carolina continues to be ‘Just right’ for business.”

“We are very excited about Kemper Corporation deciding to relocate their operation to Union County,” said Union County Supervisor Frank Hart. “This reinforces that Union County is a great place to own and operate a business.”

“We’re pleased to join Union County in welcoming Kemper Corporation to the Upstate manufacturing community,” said Upstate S.C. Alliance President and CEO John Lummus. “We look forward to watching the company grow its business while providing career opportunities for Union County residents.”

FAST FACTS

  • Kemper Corporation is locating new manufacturing operations in Union County;
  • $1.9 million investment to create 28 new jobs;
  • Kemper Corporation is a leading manufacturer and supplier of ratchets, straps, slings and more; and
  • Located at 100 Times Boulevard in Union, S.C., the company’s newly-renovated, 18,000-square-foot production facility is expected to come online in the third quarter of 2018.

Posted May 2, 2018

Source: South Carolina Office Of The Governor

Equinox & Solstice Introduces The Northward Jacket — With Every Jacket Sold, One Is Gifted To A Local Kid In Need

LAWRENCE, Kan. — May 2, 2018 — Equinox & Solstice today announced the launch of the Northward Jacket, a responsibly sourced, windproof, water-resistant and breathable jacket that not only looks great, but helps local disadvantaged youth. With every Northward Jacket purchased, Equinox & Solstice will gift the same jacket to a local kid in need.  The Indiegogo campaign, which is being managed by the Launchpad Agency, has a funding goal of $30,000, and features limited Super Early Bird Specials of $119 as well as several other rewards for backers.

Featuring breathable stretch polyester blend fabric to ensure a cozy feel and proper fit, the Northward Jacket is also windproof and water resistant so the wearer can don it in various types of weather ranging in temperatures from 15-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Key features include an elastic draw cord hem and adjustable Velcro cuff with an attached hood with a sealed seam, peripheral cord adjustment, a rain visor, and convenient zippered pockets.  The Northward Jacket is lightweight (less than 2 lbs.), wrinkle resistant, can be folded up into a small space (9×9 inches), and features an Equinox & Solstice logo so that others can easily see that the jacket purchased helped a youth in the local community. Equinox & Solstice always offers free shipping, too!

With over 15 million youths living at or below the poverty line in the United States, most do not have adequate attire for changing seasons, let alone something that they can be proud of wearing. Once a jacket is purchased, Equinox & Solstice will work with a partnered local non-profit organization within 50 miles of the purchaser’s home to find a kid in need of a new jacket to ensure a local impact is made.

Once identified, the kid will get a gift card for a new jacket where they can order their size and color (Navy Blue or Brick Red) to ensure a jacket that perfectly fits them both functionally and fashionably. The jacket will be shipped directly to the kid at their preferred location, be it home, school or the non-profit organization to create a complete “shopping experience.” The jacket redeeming process was intentionally created to empower kids to make choices they can be proud of and to get a hand-up rather than a hand-out.

“Equinox & Solstice was born from first-hand experience with kids lacking the basic weather protection needed,” said Alex, founder of Equinox & Solstice. “It affects every aspect of their lives when they have to focus on staying dry and warm instead of things that can help them grow, like their studies. Our ‘Wear One, Share One’ program helps busy people make a positive impact in their local communities while getting a jacket, or a ‘superhero cape’ as I like to call it, that they can be proud of.”

Posted May 2, 2018

Source: Equinox & Solstice Outdoor

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