News

Newsrss2

Wacker to present ceramifying silicone at Batter Show Stuttgart

WACKER will be presenting innovative solutions for battery electric vehicle (BEV) safety at the Battery Show in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 9 to June 11. One of the main areas of focus at the company’s booth in Hall 1, Booth K45, will be a ceramifying silicone that significantly improves the heat and flame resistance of thermal barriers. The company will also be showcasing thermally conductive potting compounds for effective temperature control of power electronics components. Because they exhibit little or no sedimentation, such products can be processed even after prolonged storage without involving any complex pretreatment.

Read More
Newsrss3

Wallace Instruments launches WAS3 pneumatic cutting press

Wallace Instruments has launched the WAS3 Pneumatic Cutting Press, expanding its UK-manufactured specimen preparation range.

Pneumatic cutting presses offer significant advantages over manual alternatives in laboratory and production environments. Consistent cutting force is applied with every cycle, regardless of operator strength or fatigue, reducing variability in specimen quality across a working day or between different technicians.

Read More
Newsrss4

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops next generation of battery cell caps

With Cell Caps 2, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is developing the next generation of battery cell caps for prismatic and cylindrical cells. The company will present the technology at Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart from June 9 to 11, 2026. Along with expanded cell-to-cell barriers, venting foam mats, and a preview of advanced battery cooling and heat pump components, it is one of the new Freudenberg product highlights. In addition, a demonstrator illustrates how busbar seals are made robust against damage from thermal expansion while ensuring a reliable sealing function.

Read More
Carbon Black, Silica & Reinforcing MaterialsNewsrss2

Orion S.A. launches circular carbon black production in China

Orion S.A. announced it is producing circular carbon black at its ISCC PLUS-certified plant in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, China.

The facility is making three grades — ECORAX® Circular 200, 210 and 215 — from tire pyrolysis oil (TPO). ECORAX® 200 is a hard black suitable for tires, while the 210 and 215 grades can be used for tires and mechanical rubber goods (MRG).

Read More
Newsrss5

Master Bond MasterSil meets NASA’s low outgassing specifications

Master Bond MasterSil 981-LO is a two component, addition cured silicone system designed for bonding, sealing, coating, and encapsulating applications. It meets NASA low outgassing specifications and features optical clarity, particularly in thin sections, making it well suited for aerospace, satellite, optical, and optoelectronic applications. The compound is 100% reactive, contains no solvents or diluents, and exhibits minimal shrinkage upon cure.

Read More