XSpark, BASF’s Coatings division has developed a color effect that has now been honored in one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions: the Red Dot Award: Product Design. For the first time in the 60-year history ...
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The world’s first plastic transmission crossbeam in the rear axle subframe has been developed by ContiTech Vibration Control and BASF for the S-Class from Mercedes-Benz. It is made from the engineering plastic Ultramid A3WG10 CR, a ...
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ContiTech Vibration Control and chemical producer BASF, both of them based in Germany, have introduced plastic transmission crossbeam in the rear axle for Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class vehicles leading to weight reduction by around a ...
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Designer Tapio Wirkkala’s Pendant Lamp in New Form Published on : Saturday, July 4, 2015 The designer and sculptor Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was a leading figure of the post-war design movement in Finland. His work ...
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The New York City administration has begun implementing ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foams used for making cups, bowls, plates, takeout containers, and trays for being non-recyclable. Announced by the New York administration in ...
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The Skoda model campaign continues full steam ahead. Just like the hatchback, the Skoda Superb Combi attains a new level in terms of creativity and technology. With the new Superb Combi, Skoda demonstrates the brand's emotional strength ...
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Transparency Market Research has published a new report titled “Styrene Butadiene Latex Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023.” According to the report, the global styrene ...
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Soft drink giant Coca-Cola has welcomed the Scottish government’s announcement to develop a charter to make it easier for people to recycle. A household recycling charter is the key recommendation from the Zero Waste Taskforce, a ...
Luxembourg-based glass and metal products firm Ardagh Group has floated a new wholly-owned subsidiary Oressa to transfer its metal can packaging business, and raise around €2bn through an initial public offering (IPO). The company ...
Chevrolet has announced Theft Alarm Notification, an enhancement to the existing Stolen Vehicle Assistance service allowing OnStar subscribers to receive a real-time alert when the vehicle’s alarm sounds. The service will be ...
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By the year 2020 the first cylinder housings manufactured from polymer composite materials will be introduced into passenger car and motorcycle engines, replacing the aluminium components currently in use, predicts SBHPP High Performance ...
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Is this watercolor painting? Is a glass art? Guess what is it? It's a lollipop! From Japanese artist Shinri Tezuka, he opens a small shop, and all lollipops what he used for living, and everything will not defile his title of craftsmen. ...
Crowd-sourced brands are the 'hot young things' of industry. PKN spoke to Nexba's Drew Bilbe and Troy Douglas about a line of iced teas based on the feedback of Facebook fans, friends and street artists. The idea for a brand of ice ...
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Specialty paper firm Lecta has launched a light wet-strength metallized paper Metalvac E LWS for labeling PET and single-use glass bottles. The new product comes under the firm's product lineup of 100% recyclable high-vacuum metalized ...
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ACH Foods has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of a new and improved range of Weber BBQ sauces. The company has relaunched four flavors of Weber BBQ sauces, in addition to a new Applewood Brown Sugar flavor. The ...
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