Henkel AG (Düsseldorf, Germany) has announced the construction of its first integrated innovation and technology center in Latin America, located in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo. The new center aims to create a collaborative ecosystem for developing innovations and solutions for the…
AkzoNobel N.V. (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) has opened a new €26-million manufacturing plant in Faisalabad – the company’s largest investment in Pakistan to date. The 25-acre site, which has facilities for making decorative paint, wood finishes, automotive and specialty coatings, coil…
Posidyne X-Class clutch brakes (photo) are suitable for incline conveyor applications because they provide precise positioning each cycle. They act as a holding brake so that materials never slide backward on the incline. The clutch brakes feature Oil Shear Technology,…
This pipe-fitting line has been expanded This company recently expanded its line of carbon-steel fittings (photo) to bring more press options for plumbing and mechanical carbon-steel pipe applications, as well as fuel and gas carbon-steel pipe applications. The BenchPress and…
The Fisher Fieldview DPC2K digital process controller (DPC2K: photo) can be retrofitted to Fisher Wizard pneumatic controllers, and to pneumatic controllers from other manufacturers. Closed-loop control is greatly improved with configurable loop types, over 150 units of supported measure, 20…
The Model TSF twin-screw feeder (photo) is designed for precise batching and weighing applications. The feeder’s dual-helix design combines fast, high-volume filling with accurate dribble flow at the end of the cycle. Its compact design is ideal when limited space…
The Big-Bag Unloader (BBU; photo) features a new, dust-free docking station. Included as standard equipment on the bulk-bag unloader, the new docking station features a proprietary design with integrated inner ring, outlet spout and cover that establish a sealed connection…
Extending its CATLine product series (photo), this company has launched application-tailored single-pair Ethernet (SPE) cables in five variants. Compared to conventional four-pair Ethernet connections, SPE offers significant savings potential in material, space and costs as high data rates can be…
Optimizing the additive manufacturing of parts like actuators, regulators and valves will result in faster delivery, lower costs and improved performance for these crucial equipment components Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies are benefiting the chemical process industries (CPI) in two main…
A new industry standard relating to the safe operation of electrical equipment can help manufacturers transition from an irregular maintenance schedule to a safer, more prescriptive regimen We used to need to change our motor oil every 3,000 miles. The…