Nutrion (photo) is a new vacuum drum filter with a hygiene-optimized design that ensures high-quality end products for demanding sectors, such as food and pharmaceuticals. It features a self-emptying filter trough, a vapor-tight hood and advanced control options. Compared to…
The new ARA H2S single-gas detector (photo) is designed to protect users from toxic levels of exposure to hydrogen sulfide. Classed as an item of personal protective equipment (PPE), the ARA H2S is completely maintenance-free and offers continuous monitoring of…
The new kytero single-use separator (photo) is designed for obtaining fermentation solutions and cell cultures, and is equipped with the Westfalia Separator disk-stack technology for maximum yield, high separation efficiency and gentle product handling. The kytero combines the high performance…
Together with its cooperation partner Iristick, this company is introducing Visor-Ex 01 smart glasses (photo) — the intelligent wearable that combines high camera quality and reliable communication features in an ergonomic design. The device enables workers to perform all tasks…
This company has launched two open-path gas detectors (photo) that operate in extreme environments, including heavy vibration conditions and operating temperatures ranging from –55 to 65°C. The Rosemount 935 combustible gas detector uses infrared (IR) technology to detect a wide…
This company has launched version 5.0 of its proprietary Bonfire Film Development Platform for modeling and simulating multilayer films. A free tool for value-chain collaborators, this platform speeds up the development of sustainable flexible packaging by helping designers and engineers…
Specialty chemical company Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland; www.clariant.com) today announced that it will construct its first Chinese production facility for its successful Exolit OP flame retardants at its existing site in Daya Bay, Huizhou, Guangdong Province. By establishing local production capacity,…
Cummins Inc. (Indianapolis, Ind.) and China Petrochemical Corp. (Sinopec Group) announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture (JV) — Cummins Enze (Guangdong) Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd (Cummins Enze). The JV will accelerate the affordability and availability of green hydrogen…
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for October 2021 (the most recent available) is once again higher than the previous month, continuing the upward trajectory of the index that has been observed for the past year.…
Perstorp (Malmö, Sweden; www.perstorp.com), the leading producer of trimethylolpropane (TMP), has ramped up the capacity to meet growing demand from the European market. TMP is used to enhance the properties of numerous materials. Common applications include the use in saturated…