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Covestro Established App for Product Carbon Footprint Calculation

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Covestro Established App for Product Carbon Footprint Calculation

  • Covestro digitalizes product-specific life cycle assessments (LCA)
  • Environmental data for approx. 50,000 intermediates and finished products. Validation by end of 2024 so that data for finished products available for customers gradually in 2024
  • Covestro cloud enables innovative software solution for LCA calculations of proprietary products

In order to make the circular economy a reality and become operationally climate-neutral by 2035, Covestro pushes many projects aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions are generated in the company’s own production through the use of energy and throughout the value chain, both upstream at suppliers and downstream at customers.

Covestro’s climate impact in the manufacture of its products can be assessed using the product carbon footprint from cradle to gate, which can be calculated automatically for about 50,000 intermediate and finished products. At the moment, the results are being validated in order to make them available to customers gradually in 2024. In the meantime, Covestro continues to deliver data from a manual process using a life cycle assessment tool and a method that was certified according to ISO 14040/44 and ISO 14067 last year by TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH. The automation of the calculation will enable Covestro to determine the specific carbon footprints for products in its entire product portfolio and identify potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, Covestro plans to provide its customers in future with data on the products for sale, thereby contributing to an emissions assessment and a potential subsequent emissions reduction on the customer’s side. In addition to the carbon footprint, the digital solution also enables the calculation of other environmental impact categories, such as the acidification- or photochemical ozone creation potential.

The calculation considers emissions of raw materials used, energy consumed, direct emissions generated, and waste streams generated during the manufacture of a product. The calculation is based on Covestro’s internal plant- and site-specific data as well as external databases for e.g., raw material data and, if available, specific raw material data from suppliers. The data that is calculated includes intermediate and finished products, meaning that the entire value chain for the products all the way to the Covestro gate is taken into account.

“We all want and need to reduce emissions along the value chain – this applies to us at Covestro just as much as it does to our suppliers and customers. Our customers’ requirements are clear: to provide data for all our products and to identify opportunities to reduce emissions,” explains Lynette Chung, Chief Sustainability Officer at Covestro.

Digitalization as a core component for generating sustainability data

Covestro has now taken a major step forward in automated calculation. Information on material and energy consumption is pulled from existing data sources and systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), and merged with data from databases in the cloud. Covestro uses the Product Sustainability Platform from AllocNow GmbH for this purpose. The software company specializes in the automated calculation of life cycle assessments for chemical products. In the future, further supplier data could be reflected in the calculation. “In 2022, our portfolio had about 50,000 intermediates and finished products. The manual calculation of life cycle assessment data for just one of these products took several days,” explains Michaela Lentz, IT & Digital Transformation Partner for Sustainability at Covestro and IT lead for the project. “By combining and using the data, we can now calculate greenhouse gas emissions in production for a single product. Annual recalculations and future process changes can be retrieved at the push of a button, so to speak. Our software solution has been developed directly in the cloud,” Lentz continues. Covestro does not need to maintain server capacity for the annual recalculation of LCA data, but can scale up computing capacity as needed. The company is thus very resource-conscious in its use of server services and is making a further contribution to its sustainability goals.

“Covestro’s manual life cycle assessment calculation process was already reviewed against ISO 14040/44 and 14067 and certified by TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH last year. Now we are seeking additional certification according to the relevant ISO-standards and in alignment with the Together for Sustainability (TfS)-guideline for the automated method,” says Dr. Catherine Lövenich, the project manager who works at Group Innovation. “The method is very complex. Take MDI, for example, a typical precursor for insulation foams. Covestro purchases the raw material benzene, which is then converted into the finished product MDI via several intermediates using energy and other raw materials,” Lövenich explains. “All these steps and the use of the raw materials employed are included in the calculation of the carbon footprint for a particular MDI type.” Since both the quality of the methodology and of the data are important to Covestro, the results are being validated at Covestro. Validation of the data should be completed by the end of 2024. In the meantime the current manual approach will keep supporting with customer requests.

Digitalization is a major driver to improve sustainability and achieve the circular economy. Covestro is focusing on more data-centric business management to achieve digital transformation. Production, Research and Development, and Supply Chain Management are the three divisions that are currently the main focus.

www.covestro.com

 

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Mixing Sustainability and Convenience: Mondi and Baumit Launch Water-Soluble Bag for Dry Mix Mortar

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Mixing Sustainability and Convenience: Mondi and Baumit Launch Water-Soluble Bag for Dry Mix Mortar

  • Mondi launches SolmixBag, a paper packaging solution that dissolves in water, eliminating waste.
  • SolmixBag is made from one-ply Mondi kraft paper, using renewable resources, and offering high strength and excellent product protection.
  • Launched with building materials supplier Baumit, the solution helps to reduce waste for the global construction industry.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is introducing SolmixBag, a water-soluble bag for the construction industry.

SolmixBag is a one-ply paper bag created to store and transport dry construction materials such as cement and dry mix mortar products. It’s designed to dissolve when getting in contact with water during the mixing process – the fibre of the packaging simply integrates with the product as it is mixed. This eliminates waste, reduces paper waste management costs and minimises dust on the construction site, as the bag is simply placed into the mixer without the necessity to open it up front.

The bag is produced in-house thanks to the company’s uniquely integrated value chain: SolmixBag is created from Mondi’s water-soluble sack kraft paper and uses 20% less paper than the industry standard 2-ply paper bags. The solution is able to run on existing filling machines, and it is available in standard sizes, offering customers a smooth transition from their existing solutions. SolmixBag provides the same strength and shelf-life as its predecessors, with good printing results for a quality, stand-out appearance on shelf.

Mondi has worked with its long-standing customer Baumit to bring SolmixBag to market for dry mix concrete. The two organisations collaborated closely throughout the product development and are committed to supporting the whole construction industry as it endeavours to reduce waste.

Ferdinand Muck, International Key Account Manager, Mondi says: “We are closely collaborating with our partners in the building material industry to eliminate waste disposal and dust, which benefits both the environment and the workers on site. The launch of SolmixBag with Baumit is an important step to make a real difference to the sustainability of the whole industry.”

Peter Weißmann, Head of R&D Dry Mix Mortar, Baumit Group says: “Working closely with Mondi means we have been able to test and trial these bags thoroughly and the results will soon benefit new product groups. The impacts on sustainability are vast. Our customers on building sites love the new technology due to the multiple benefits – no waste and reduced dust as the two most important. It was a pleasure to work with the Mondi team, their packaging expertise enables us to help the construction industry make effective, positive change for the future.”

www.mondigroup.com

 

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NORMA Group Sponsors Cooling System for Formula Student Electric Racing Cars

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NORMA Group Sponsors Cooling System for Formula Student Electric Racing Cars

NORMA Group is supporting FaSTDa Racing, the student racing team at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, with a cooling system for their electric racing car. Development engineers and employees from NORMA Group’s prototype construction department supported the students in selecting components and fitting the line system. For the installation of the cooling system, NORMA Group made its workshop rooms available in the prototype construction.

“Innovation is part of NORMA Group’s DNA, which is why we are happy to support the student team in the ambitious development project,” says CEO Guido Grandi. “Our powerful and weight-reduced cooling systems are used in well-known electric series vehicles, from premium cars to compact vehicles and e-trucks. We are pleased that a tailor-made system in the electric racing car can demonstrate its capabilities.”

Members of the student racing team FaSTDa received support from NORMA Group employees during installation.

The cooling system of the e-racing car is several meters long and consists of smooth and corrugated plastic tubes, connectors and T-shaped hose connectors. Konstantin Kleefoot from Team FaSTDa says: “For the development of our electric racing car, we depend on support from the industry. We thank NORMA Group for supporting us with proven components and expertise.”

Stephan Mann, Director R&D Fluid at NORMA Group: “The right thermal management has a significant impact on the range of electric vehicles. Our cooling systems are designed to keep the battery and drive train at an optimal temperature. The exchange about the requirements of the FaSTDa team and the joint determination of the best solution was enriching for both sides”.

The student team FaSTDa Racing developed and constructed the fully electric vehicle for the 2023 season. From July it takes part in the races of the international motorsport competition Formula Student. Several hundred student teams compete against each other in this competition. The competition covers various aspects of automobile manufacturing from design and development to marketing and business management.

For more information about the company, visit www.normagroup.com

 

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Solvay, Ascendance Flight Technologies and Airborne Join Forces to Enable the Development of Advanced Solutions for Sustainable Aviation

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Solvay, Ascendance Flight Technologies and Airborne Join Forces to Enable the Development of Advanced Solutions for Sustainable Aviation

Strategic collaboration agreement signed for the development of innovative materials and aerospace technologies that will enhance the safety, efficiency and sustainability of future aircraft

Solvay, a global market leader in composite and polymer materials, has today signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Ascendance Flight Technologies, a pioneering aviation startup located in Toulouse, France. This agreement will see Solvay, Ascendance Flight Technologies and Airborne collaborate on strategic innovation and the acceleration toward sustainable aviation solutions. By leveraging the synergy of their combined expertise in advanced materials and aircraft engineering, the partnership will drive the development and implementation of game-changing technologies in the aviation industry.

“As the world continues to address the challenges posed by climate change, the aviation sector faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact,” states Gérald Perrin, EMEA Business Manager for Solvay. “We are delighted to combine our strengths and resources with Ascendance Flight Technologies in our joint pursuit to create a spearheading force for positive change in the aviation industry.”

With its extensive experience in providing advanced materials and sustainable chemistries, Solvay is ideally positioned to support the industry’s transition toward more sustainable aviation. Ascendance Flight Technologies is known for its groundbreaking work in developing next-generation sustainable aviation platforms, such as the company’s ATEA hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and STERNA hybrid electric propulsion technology. Airborne is a leader in the industrialization of composites and is unique in the way they combine digital automation systems as well as aerospace-qualified manufacturing services.

Solvay’s role under the collaboration agreement is targeted at delivering significant breakthrough solutions through close collaboration in these key areas:

  • Advanced Composite Material, Structural Adhesives and Polymers to achieve superior performance, durability and lightweighting for enhanced safety, efficiency, and sustainability of future aircraft.
  • Sustainability Solutions integrating Solvay’s products into Ascendance Flight Technologies sustainable aviation platforms to help minimize their carbon footprint and environmental impact.

“We know that no one can bring aviation to a new era alone, which is why we are collaborating with some of the brightest partners in the market to make cleaner aviation a reality together” comments Jean-Christophe Lambert, CEO of Ascendance Flight Technologies. “Solvay’s comprehensive know-how in advanced materials and their dedication to sustainability will help us address the environmental challenges faced by our industry and shape the future of air transportation with greener and more efficient aircraft. Airborne’s capability in both the manufacturing of aerospace structures and the industrialization for high volume manufacturing will help to close the gap between fast prototyping and making the right choices for future manufacturing.”

Airborne CTO Marcus Kremers comments “This partnership highlights the composite industry’s need to bring design, materials and processing expertise together at an early stage. Too often, the initial focus is on prototyping, and only later are the right materials, processes and automation defined which unfortunately impacts the development stage. Here we are ensuring that all aspects are taken into consideration from the start, setting us up for success.”

Visitors to the 2023 Paris Air Show (19 to 25 June 2023) at Le Bourget Parc des Expositions, can visit Ascendance Flight Technologies in the Paris Air Mobility area located in Hall 5 to explore their latest developments in eVTOL technology.

Learn more at www.solvay.com.

 

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New Essential Ski Line by Rossignol Benefits from REODRIN‘s Low Carbon Footprint Through ARALDITE Mass Balance Certified Epoxy Resin

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New Essential Ski Line by Rossignol Benefits from REODRIN‘s Low Carbon Footprint Through ARALDITE Mass Balance Certified Epoxy Resin

  • French ski producer Rossignol has announced the release of a new, environment-friendly ski line named “Essential”.
  • The new skis were developed in part thanks to cooperation between Huntsman (ARALDITE resin) and INEOS Inovyn (REODRIN sustainable epichlorohydrin).
  • The new skis were advertised by Huntsman and Rossignol at the last JEC World, the leading International composites show, in Paris.

Imagine hurtling down ski trails with a pair of skis that delivers excellent performance, high recyclability and a low carbon footprint. This dream, so crucial in the context we live in, has recently become reality in Rossignol’s ski production facilities. The French brand’s new “Essential” product line, which is made of wood, metal, and a special epoxy resin enabled by INEOS Inovyn innovation.

The new line is the result of 10 years of research and development at Rossignol, boosted in 2023 as Huntsman started using INEOS Inovyn’s REODRIN to conceive a new range of products.

“ISCC-Plus certified REODRIN brings about a 70% reduction in GHG emissions compared to fossil based equivalent. As the world’s first bio-attributed epichlorohydrin, REODRIN , combines its greenhouse gas savings with significant reduction of water intake, land use and overall ecological impact of production,” comments Pedro Moura Pinto, Business Unit Manager Allylics at INEOS Inovyn.

When Huntsman received their first batch of REODRIN in January 2023, they started using it as a basis for their ARALDITE product line. The new REDcert2 certified bio-attributed resin was quick to turn heads at Rossignol, the world leader in ski gear production which decided to use ARALDITE Mass Balance Certified grade for the production of their new “Essential” ski line.

“Our resin has currently no equivalent on the market. It is 100% bio-attributed and presents more than 80% lower CO2 footprint than its fossil-based counterparts without compromising on performance. We must thank our development, manufacturing and supply chain teams for that achievement, but also to INEOS Inovyn as all this wouldn’t have been possible without REODRIN,” says Philippe Christou, Head of Environmental & Technology Intelligence Group for Huntsman’s Advanced Materials division.

Rossignol’s new ski line was advertised by Huntsman and Rossignol at the last JEC World, the leading international composites show, in Paris.

Learn more about www.inovyn.com and www.ineos.com

 

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A Stroke of Genius: Hybrid Drive System Combines the Benefits of Electric and Hydraulic Technology

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A Stroke of Genius: Hybrid Drive System Combines the Benefits of Electric and Hydraulic Technology

Electric drives are becoming increasingly important in injection moulding, particularly with regard to energy efficiency. However, hydraulic drives are not without their advantages, providing powerful injection capacities and cost efficiency. The ideal solution is to combine both drive systems, as the Allrounders from Arburg’s new generation of machines successfully demonstrate: the Allrounder 470 H anniversary machine is characterised by low acquisition and operating costs, a reduced carbon footprint and an energy requirement equivalent to that of electric machines.

The hybrid-driven injection moulding machines from Arburg’s Hidrive (H) series combine a precise electric closing unit with a dynamic hydraulic injection unit. The results of a visitor survey conducted at Arburg’s Technology Days in March 2023 confirm that the anniversary machine offers an attractive drive concept.

In the case of the Ultimate performance variant of the hybrid Allrounder, hydraulic accumulator technology enables all axes to move independently thanks to separate control valves.

 

Hybrid technology a hit with injection moulding companies

Among those surveyed, 96% thought that the new hybrid Allrounder 470 H was a suitable replacement for hydraulic machines, while 95% considered it to be a suitable replacement for electric ones. Gerhard Boehm, Managing Director Sales and Service at Arburg, explains, “The idea behind this machine technology was well received by visitors, as evidenced by the survey results. Respondents found the concept extremely interesting – for both technical injection moulding and demanding applications, for example in the automotive and packaging industries. Our hybrid anniversary machine, which comes in three performance variants, shows that we keep our finger firmly on the pulse. We have hit the nail on the head because it saves energy, conserves resources and is production-efficient, user-friendly and reliable all at the same time. In addition, most machine operators are familiar with hydraulic injection units and can benefit fully from their advantages.”

Only benefits from Arburg’s perspective

Thanks to the integration of the servo motor manufacturer AMKmotion into the Arburg family, development and production of the entire powertrain can be handled in-house. This applies primarily to Allrounder injection moulding machines, including the inverter and motor which form the centrepiece of the closing system, but also to the mould technology, for example.

Hydraulic injection unit: the Comfort and Premium performance variants of the hybrid Allrounder 470 H are equipped with the Arburg servo hydraulic system (ASH). Thanks to this technology, the drive system adjusts continuously to the actual power requirement.

 

The planetary roller screw drive in combination with liquid-cooled motors is ideally suited to high-end injection moulding tasks. Using this electric direct drive, which is integrated into the hybrid machines in the PREMIUM and ULTIMATE performance variants, for example, all positions can be started up extremely quickly and precisely while achieving load-resistant power transmission and a high power density over a long service life – even when the machine is running at full load.

The kinematics of the double five-point toggle system is optimally adapted to the electric drive. This provides for symmetrical force application during movements and mould locking – even with heavy moulds. The toggle can also be adapted with ease to different mould installation heights by means of a servo-electric adjustment system. Automatic clamping force regulation, which generates a consistent locking force and thus automatically compensates for the thermal expansion of the mould, is available as an option.

Dynamic hydraulic injection unit

Homogeneous material preparation and precise injection are additional prerequisites for high-quality part production. Hydraulic drives have been a staple of injection moulding for decades and for good reason: they are sophisticated, robust, durable and low maintenance. They are particularly well suited to high levels of material throughput and generate high forces that can be maintained during any length of holding pressure phase.

Depending on the performance variant, the hybrid Allrounders in the HIDRIVE series combine regulated injection, dynamic hydraulic accumulator technology and an energy-saving servo-electric dosage drive to achieve a high plasticising flow rate.

To enable simultaneous movements of two secondary axes (1 and 2) using ASH technology, Arburg developed flow rate splitting.

 

Three performance variants for optimal adaptation

  • “The Comfort, Premium and Ultimate performance variants of our hybrid Allrounder are optimally adapted to their respective requirements,” explains Guido Frohnhaus, Managing Director Technology & Engineering at Arburg. “This new generation of machines incorporates many technical innovations that are only available from Arburg. These include a new oil management concept, flow rate splitting and extended use of the Arburg servo hydraulic system.”
  • The new Allrounder 470 H Comfort machines are intended for technical, thick-walled or relatively simple moulded parts that are typically manufactured in cycle times of 10 – 45 seconds. Compared to an equivalent hydraulic machine, the energy footprint of this performance variant is up to 50% better, while the cooling water and oil requirement is reduced by up to 35%. At 1.4 seconds, the dry cycle time is also around 30% shorter. A robust ball screw is used for the drive.
  • The Premium performance variant is further optimised in terms of production efficiency, achieving a dry cycle time of 1.2 seconds. This machine can be used for a variety of demanding applications, such as manufacturing precision components for the automotive and electronics industries. Its standard equipment includes a planetary roller screw drive and the Arburg electro-mechanical dosage (AED) function for a longer dosage time. In addition, the machine features Arburg’s new flow rate splitting for simultaneous, independent movements of two hydraulic secondary axes.
  • For its part, the Ultimate performance variant is specifically designed for demanding, high-speed processes, such as thin-walled applications in the packaging technology industry. At 0.9 seconds, its dry cycle time is significantly shorter than that of the Premiuim performance variant. The standard equipment for Ultimte machines also includes AED as well as hydraulic accumulator technology and the Gestica control system with the aXw Control ScrewPilot function, which compensates for disruptions in the filling process and stabilises mould filling. All together, this provides for a level of injection precision equivalent to that of an electric injection unit. Dosage across cycles is also possible (optional feature).
To celebrate “100 years of the Hehl family company”, Guido Frohnhaus (left), Arburg’s Managing Director Technology & Engineering, and Gerhard Boehm, Managing Director Sales and Service, presented the world premiere of the hybrid Allrounder 470 H anniversary machine in February 2023.

 

Reduced energy requirement thanks to the Arburg servo hydraulic system

The Comfort and Premium performance variants are equipped with the Arburg servo hydraulic system (ASH). With this technology, the drive system adjusts continuously to the actual power requirement thanks to a speed-controlled, water-cooled servo motor. One major advantage of this is that when the machine is at a standstill, the pump drive also stops, meaning no more idling losses. This ensures energy-efficient, low-emission operation and yields up to 50% energy savings, particularly for processes with long cooling times. Depending on the specific application, the Allrounder 470 H COMFORT can save up to 12,000 kg of CO2 per year. At the same time, the machine’s cooling requirements and noise level are also significantly reduced.

Flow rate splitting reduces cycle times

As only serial movements can be performed with ASH technology alone, Arburg developed flow rate splitting to enable simultaneous movements. This function is integrated into the Premium performance variant. Thanks to the latest Varan valve technology with integrated sensor system, two hydraulic secondary axes can be driven independently at the same time, for example core pull and ejector during mould opening. The axes split the ASH servo pump’s available flow volume if required. The benefit is twofold: greater energy and production efficiency overall. This is because the machines consume significantly less energy and the cycle times are shorter. All this is possible without a hydraulic accumulator or multi-pump technology requiring a second servo motor and additional frequency converter.

The Premium performance variant of the hybrid Allrounder 470 H has a precise clamping unit with planetary roller screw drive and an injection unit comprising the Arburg servo hydraulic system (ASH).

 

High injection speeds

The Ultimate performance variant of the hybrid Allrounder meets the highest requirements in terms of dynamics and process capability thanks to its hydraulic accumulator technology. All axes of motion can be independently controlled and driven by means of separate control valves. The hydraulic accumulator ensures a consistent pressure level. The result: quick, dynamic simultaneous movements and more process setting options, such as injection during mould closing or embossing.

The hybrid Allrounder machine in the Ultimate performance variant can reach injection speeds of up to 450 mm per second. “In the future, Ultimate machines will even be able to reach speeds of 550 mm per second, achieving accelerations of up to 1 G,” says Guido Frohnhaus proudly.

Further information about Arburg can be found at www.arburg.com

 

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DOMO Chemicals Reveals Decarbonization Progress in Latest Sustainability Report

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DOMO Chemicals Reveals Decarbonization Progress in Latest Sustainability Report

From the baseline year of 2019, DOMO has made the following progress:

  • Achieved a 27% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
  • Increased renewable electricity sources to 12% throughout its operations
  • Boosted sales of engineered materials based on recycled feedstock to 11.3%
  • As a responsible employer, providing a safe and inclusive working environment, DOMO increased the share of women in senior positions to 30%

DOMO Chemicals, a global leader in polyamide-based engineered material solutions and services, has published its latest annual Sustainability Report, detailing progress on its sustainability journey, including notable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. DOMO’s mission is to engineer polyamide solutions that contribute to a better, more sustainable world. In publishing its second annual Sustainability Report, DOMO enters a new phase in its decarbonization quest, with confidence in its long-term aspiration to set the standard for sustainability in the industry by 2030.

“DOMO is pursuing a strategy of sustainable value growth and strives to become, by 2030, a benchmark for sustainable development and social responsibility, and to be recognized among the best in our industry,” said Yves Bonte, Chief Executive Officer, DOMO Chemicals. “We are proud to have made significant progress on our sustainability journey in 2022, together with all our stakeholders.”

DOMO’s 2022 Sustainability Report was prepared for the first time in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Standards, the most widely recognized reporting framework for sustainability. DOMO also became a signatory to the Responsible Care Charter in 2022, joining forces to strengthen sustainability within the global chemicals industry.

Notably, the Sustainability Report details DOMO’s achievements in 2022 toward realizing its 2030 sustainability goals. In terms of decarbonization and broader environmental achievements, against a 2019 baseline, the company:

  • Reduced scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27%, making significant progress toward its target of 40% reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050
  • Increased renewable electricity throughout operations to 12%
  • Reduced waste by 24%
  • Lowered water intake by 4.5%

In addition, as a leading provider of polyamide-based sustainable and circular solutions, DOMO:

  • Achieved more than 11% of engineered materials sales based on sustainable feedstock, making excellent progress toward its 2030 target of 20%
  • Allocated 25% of research and development resources to enhanced recycling

Moreover, fostering talent and ensuring the well-being of its workforce as a responsible employer is essential for sustainable growth, and 2022 highlights include:

  • Increased share of women in senior positions from 22% in 2021 to 30% in 2022
  • Providing a safe and inclusive working environment that encourages personal and professional development as well as a global safety culture

“Our 2022 Sustainability Report summarizes a full year of achievements and our inspiring sustainability journey will continue,” said Bouchra Caret-Rhers, Sustainability Director, DOMO Chemicals.

“Our focus remains on making progress on our decarbonization roadmap, partnering to develop sustainable and circular solutions and offering a safe and inclusive work environment for our employees.”

www.domochemicals.com

 

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U.S. Chamber Partners with U.S. Department of Defense, Indian Ministry of Defense to Boost U.S.-India Defense Partnership

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U.S. Chamber Partners with U.S. Department of Defense, Indian Ministry of Defense to Boost U.S.-India Defense Partnership

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense and India’s Ministry of Defense, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-India Business Council hosted the inaugural INDUS X Summit and a startup-focused defense exhibition, “Catalyzing Indo-U.S. Defense Innovation” at the U.S. Chamber headquarters June 20-21.

The INDUS X Summit is a key deliverable of the U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), which held its industry track discussions at the U.S. Chamber this January. A major opportunity to accelerate U.S.-India defense co-development and co-production, the INDUS X Summit and startup exhibition have the potential to be catalysts for India to achieve its target of $5 billion in defense exports by 2025, and for India to diversify its defense supply chain via U.S. partnership. Over two days of speeches, panels, open and closed-door discussions, speakers and participants included the U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, India’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sripriya Ranganathan Sripriya Ranganathan, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, and Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17).

U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said, “We’re thrilled to see INDUS X working for peace and preparing coordination in a way that we’ve never experienced between India and the United States,”

“This launch is just the beginning. Expect to see opportunities for startup companies to participate in government sponsored joint challenges [and] find technological solutions to our most pressing problems. Expect opportunities for startups to partner with established defense industry leads. I’m so excited in the coming months to work with folks both in India and here to have a mechanism to matchmake those startups.”

Ambassador Atul Keshap, Senior Vice President for South Asia and President of the U.S.-India Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, stated that “I have no doubt that some of the companies displaying their technologies here today will become some of the most important players in the Indo-U.S. defense innovation ecosystem in the years to come.”

www.uschamber.com

 

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ST BlowMoulding at Plast 2023

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ST BlowMoulding at Plast 2023

After the forced stop due to the pandemic, ST BlowMoulding is ready to come back to Plast exhibition at Fiera Milano Rho from the 5th to the 8th of September. PLAST, the international exhibition dedicated to machinery, equipment and moulds for the plastics and rubber processing is an important showcase for the Swiss/Italian company to present its latest novelties and technologies.

For over 40 years, ST BlowMoulding has proven to be the most reliable supplier of large blow moulding equipment. From cutting-edge suction blow moulding technology to the production of large packaging containers up to 6000 L, it always provides the best solution tailored to the customers’ needs.

ST BlowMoulding combines Italian passionate engineering with Swiss-like precision and attention to details. With locations in both Italy and Switzerland and a new branch in North America, it offers great flexibility in terms of worldwide blowmoulding machines shipping, sales and service.

The company’s core technology lies in manufacturing the machines for large blow moulded items, starting from 30L. Over the years, it has developed an impressive portfolio with high-level expertise in markets such as:

  • Industrial Packaging: L-Ring and Open Top drums, IBC tanks, large jerrycans.
  • Automotive products: including fuel tanks, water tanks, HVAC, Under the Hood components, coolant pipes, hydrogen pressure vessels, etc.
  • Specialties: such as solar floating docks, CPV and LPG tanks, gardening supplies, flower pots, toys and more.

ST BlowMoulding is also a leader in Suction Blow Moulding technology, which is used to produce complicated 3D-shaped objects with no flash on the sides, even starting from very small diameters.

ST machines are designed for maximum efficiency and profitability for the customer:

  • The lowest energy consumption category based on Euromap 46.1 testing procedure guarantees cost-efficient production, even during periods of high energy costs.
  • The variety of multilayer options keeps the client’s blow moulding equipment up to date with modern requirements for “green” materials – PCR/PIR resins, fully regrind layers, thin outside layers with particular properties, etc.
  • Unmatched process repeatability allows reducing raw material consumption while maintaining stable product characteristics in terms of weight, surface quality and thickness.
  • The intuitive control system provides operators with maximum comfort during the working process.

Depending on production needs, ST BlowMoulding offers a vast range of engineering solutions: accumulator head or continuous extrusion, single layer or multilayer, fully electric machines or advanced hydraulics, special proprietary systems for automatic die tool changeover and more.

www.st-blowmoulding.com

 

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U.S. Innovation: PU Rollers Offering Increased Efficiency and Occupational Safety – Thanks to Graphene Nanotubes

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U.S. Innovation: PU Rollers Offering Increased Efficiency and Occupational Safety – Thanks to Graphene Nanotubes

  • Polyurethane rollers with added conductivity save money by minimizing damage to electronic products when materials become electrically charged by the triboelectric effect during functioning of the roller in its application.
  • A new product launched by I.B. Moore, a US-based company, incorporates the innovative graphene nanotubes that make the complete manufacturing process efficient, production worthy, and sustainable.
  • Current applications for this new product include the printing, packaging, and converting industries; voting, lottery, and paper folding machines; money handling equipment; autonomous mobile robots (AMR); automated picking and sorting machines; and automated guided vehicles (AGV).

Until recently, the common technologies on the US market to grant anti-static properties to PU rollers were carbon black and organic ionic-conductive agents, which lead to a set of limitations. The high level of carbon black required to meet anti-static requirements results in a much thicker mixture and thus difficulties in processing the batch. Ionic-conductive agents lead to only mild anti-static volume resistivity readings rather than higher conductive values. Also, the physical properties of the final product, such as compression set and hardness, can be hindered.

I.B. Moore pushes the limits of its urethane rollers, making it possible to introduce graphene nanotubes into non-conductive products to increase their overall performance and efficiency. The basis for this is a new set of properties enabled by graphene nanotubes: a more stable and wider range of resistance levels compared to ammonium salts, all grades of urethane hardness (45A to 96A – Shore A) and leaving a non-marking surface (no black “smearing” traces) on the surface of output products (fabric, paper, film, etc.) thus preventing the occurrence of malfunction and/or rejects.

“To obtain volume resistivity within the range of 109–104 Ohm·cm, it is sufficient to add OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes in a working concentration that is 100 times less than that of ammonium salts and 500 times less than that of carbon black. Such low loadings and nanotubes’ intrinsic morphology do not diminish the useful physical properties of the final product. The addition of nanotubes does not interfere with our established manufacturing processing procedures, which allows for an efficient and production worthy process,” said Danny R. Siders, Managing Member, I.B. Moore Company, LLC.

Such anti-static rollers are engineered to serve a neutralizing function in a variety of industries, saving money as they can prevent damage to sensitive electronic devices during handling, assembly, and transportation. “This new graphene nanotube technology gives the opportunity to formulate materials for other critical static-dissipation applications and meet electrical project needs,” added Danny R. Siders.

 

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