PLANTS, CENTERS, AND FACILITIES
AGI glaspac on track to open clear glass plant in January
Indian glass manufacturer AGI glaspac is on schedule to open a clear glass plant in Bhongir, India, in January 2022. The container glass plant will be supplied by a 154 t/day furnace from Horn Glass Industries, which will serve six IS Machines.
Schott to invest €70 million in Chinese pharmaceutical glass manufacturing facility
German technology group Schott is to double its manufacturing capacity for pharmaceutical glass tubing in China. The new tubing plant in Jinyun, China, was inaugurated precisely a year ago. Shortly after, its capacity was increased by 100%. Now, capacity is to be increased further with an investment of €70 million.
收购和合作
ASTM International acquires global additive manufacturing leader Wohlers Associates
Global standards organization ASTM International announced the acquisition of Wohlers Associates, a global intelligence leader in the additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry. As part of the acquisition, ASTM International acquires the Wohlers Report, the premier publication for the additive manufacturing industry.
Euclid Chemical acquires liquid concrete admixtures manufacturer
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, announced its recent acquisition of the business of Brett Admixtures, which has exclusively manufactured and commercially promoted Euclid solutions since 1998.
Materialise to acquire Link3D for US$33.5M
Materialise, an additive manufacturing solutions company headquartered in Belgium, agreed to exercise its previously announced option to acquire Link3D Inc., an additive workflow and digital manufacturing software company headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
GenCell and E.V. Motors partner to facilitate autonomous hybrid off-grid EV charging
Israeli companies GenCell Energy and E.V. Motors Ltd. agreed to cooperate on the development of a joint project integrating GenCell’s alkaline fuel cells together with E.V. Motors’ electric vehicle charging technologies to enable autonomous off-grid hybrid electric vehicle charging stations that eliminate the need for fossil fuel backup generators.
IEA launches cross-border electricity trading roadmap for Tajikistan
The International Energy Agency developed an energy policy Roadmap on Cross-Border Electricity Trading for Tajikistan to help Tajikistan and its neighbours develop their common infrastructure to create a regional electricity market and expand renewables.
CBRE, Altus Power announce technology partnership to advance clean energy generation
CBRE Group, Inc., a commercial real estate firm, and Altus Power, Inc., a market-leading clean electrification company, partnered to develop an advanced proprietary tool to identify locally sited clean energy opportunities that help commercial real estate owners and occupiers meet their energy needs while reducing their carbon footprints.
Low Carbon partners with MassMutual to accelerate transition to renewable energy
总部位于英国的低碳有限公司和马萨诸塞州共同的人寿保险公司联合起来，建立了全球领先的全球独立能源生产商。新的合作伙伴关系将于2030年以20GW的可再生能源能力为目标，它将利用每个企业在市场和领域专业知识中的独特地位。
U.S. and Australian officials agreed in Singapore to further collaborate on the supply of rare earth materials that are critical in the production of clean energy technology such as electric vehicles. The agreement comes as the United States seeks to reduce its reliance on China for rare earth elements.
Sorg, EME, and Grenzebach collaborate on Indian solar glass project
德国企业Sorg，EME和Grenzebach已合作为印度玻璃制造商Triveni Renewables提供其技术。Triveni Renewables正在建造一家熔化能力为240 TPD的制造工厂。该建设将帮助公司利用印度太阳能玻璃市场。
OTHER STORIES
O-I creates community-based recycling program
O-I has created “Glass4Good,” a community-based program to incentivize glass recycling at its facilities. The O-I Charities Foundation will make a series of financial contributions based on the amount of recycled glass collected. Glass4Good also will explore public-private partnerships to overcome barriers to glass recycling.
China is building a new ship for sea launches to space
China is building a specially designed ship for launching rockets into space from the seas in an effort to boost its capacity to launch satellites and recover rocket stages. The 533 feet (162.5 meters) long, 131 feet (40 meters) wide “New-type rocket launching vessel” is expected to enter service in 2022.
Pilkington UK appoints managing director
Pilkington UK appointed Neil Syder as managing director to lead the glass manufacturer as it adapts to an age of decarbonization and targets new opportunities. Syder takes over from Matt Buckley, who is retiring after serving as managing director for more than a decade. The change takes effect at the end of December.
Metrix, an ASME Company, acquires AdditiveManufacturing.com
Metrix Connect LLC acquired and redesigned AdditiveManufacturing.com. The revamped site facilitates professional connections through events, webinars, and its technology network; and offers opportunities for community members to contribute expertise, participate in forums, and get involved in AM/3D printing standards development.
市场走向
Lux Research: New approaches promise to set a new bar for large-scale battery recycling
A new report by Lux Research, “Clear-Cut Opportunities in Battery Recycling,” evaluates battery recycling opportunities for chemical and materials companies, cathode manufacturers, and automotive OEMs and examines emerging startups and where they fit along the traditional battery value chain.
NEW PRODUCTS
Corning Inc. announces Velocity Vials to help speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines
Corning Incorporated introduced Corning Velocity Vials, which the company says will help “industry-leading drugmakers respond to the COVID-19 pandemic at speed.” The specially engineered Type I borosilicate vials are externally coated with the company’s “proprietary technology” to increase efficiency and speed of the Velocity Vials’ manufacturing.
PRESTO ECOA升降机：Powerstak用途广泛且易于使用
PowerStak is a family of high performance, fully powered stackers from Presto ECOA that are great for a wide range of load transporting and stacking requirements. Six models are available in fork-over configurations for use with open bottom pallets, or with adjustable straddle bases for use with any style pallet, including closed bottom.
Emerson introduces EasyHeat slab heating system for suspended concrete floors
为了减少公用事业费用和HVAC维护要求，Emerson引入了其新的Easy Heathe Heathe升高板加热系统。由自我调节或矿物绝缘的加热电缆，功率分配控制和配件组成，该系统带有绑带以安装在混凝土板的底面上。
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