Technology

October 5, 2018

But Can a Robot Spray Foam? . . . Probably One Day

Japan Creates Drywall-Installing Robot To Defuse Demographic Time Bomb

Japan’s Research and Development Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), has developed a humanoid robot that aims to replace difficult human work, like installing drywall.

The HRP-5P robot is almost 6 feet high and weighs roughly 220 pounds. Japanese researchers incorporated advance intelligence into the robot, consisting of environmental measurement/object recognition technology, whole-body motion planning/control technology, task description/execution management technology, and high-reliability systemization technology, which is just enough technology for the robot to complete some tasks at a constructions site.

 

AIST said HRP-5P is still in the development stage of industry-academia collaboration, it is expected that the research and development for practical use of humanoid robots could soon be transferred into the private/government sector for infrastructure projects and or assembly of large structures such as aircraft and ships.

The robot will debut at IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2018) in Madrid, Spain from October 1st to 5th. In addition, the robot will be at World Robot Expo 2018 from October 17th to 21st at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto Ward, Tokyo).

According to AIST, the robot addresses population shortfalls through technology instead of immigration in the country. It is meant to tackle the “manual shortages” expected to stem from Japan’s aging residents and shrinking birth rate:

“Along with the declining birthrate and the aging of the population, it is expected that many industries such as the construction industry will fall into serious manual shortages in the future, and it is urgent to solve this problem by robot technology. Also, at work sites assembling very large structures such as building sites and assembling of aircraft / ships, workers are carrying out dangerous heavy work work, and it is desired to replace these tasks with robot technology. However, at the assembly site of these large structures, it is difficult to develop a work environment tailored to the robot, and the introduction of robots has not progressed. Humanoid robots have a body structure similar to human beings, so it is possible to substitute for human work without changing the working environment and release from heavy work becomes possible.”

BofA’s recent note titled “Watching paint dry,” referred to the percentage of population aged +65, is set to explode from now until 2050, in most of the world.

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-10-02/japan-created-drywall-installing-robot-defuse-demographic-time-bomb

October 3, 2018

Invista Launches New Lab Program

INVISTA launches the Dytek® Aminovation Lab

 

 

 

 

WILMINGTON, Del. – Oct 1, 2018 – INVISTA announces the launch of the Dytek® Aminovation Lab within the recently
redesigned Dytek® Specialty Intermediates website (www.dytek.invista.com). Dytek® Specialty Intermediates are a
family of multifunctional amine and nitrile chemical intermediates that help chemists and formulators develop new and
differentiated products with properties not easily obtained by other methods.

The Aminovation Lab is an online platform that connects product developers, chemists, and formulators to INVISTA’s
pipeline of new and experimental products early in the product development lifecycle. According to Ariel Felice, Vice
President of INVISTA’s Specialty Intermediates, “Most of the CASE market knows about our Dytek® A amine, but over
the past few years we have been hearing the same message from customers; do you have anything new for us to try?
The Aminovation Lab answers that question, while involving the customer in the development process. We want to
inspire faster and more efficient development and commercialization of ideas that create significant value in
downstream applications. We believe that by focusing on knowledge sharing and collaboration is a much more effective
approach to commercializing new chemicals.”

Visitors can view idea molecules, obtain samples, and track the status of the molecule as it progresses to
commercialization. Visitors may choose to automatically receive product updates when new data or information is
added. The Aminovation Lab also includes a section entitled, C.A.S.E. Studies, which is a constantly updated collection
of news, articles, and white papers discussing Aminovation Lab molecules’ application and use.
The Dytek® Aminovation Lab can be found at

(http://dytek.invista.com/aminovation-lab/).

October 3, 2018

Invista Launches New Lab Program

INVISTA launches the Dytek® Aminovation Lab

 

 

 

 

WILMINGTON, Del. – Oct 1, 2018 – INVISTA announces the launch of the Dytek® Aminovation Lab within the recently
redesigned Dytek® Specialty Intermediates website (www.dytek.invista.com). Dytek® Specialty Intermediates are a
family of multifunctional amine and nitrile chemical intermediates that help chemists and formulators develop new and
differentiated products with properties not easily obtained by other methods.

The Aminovation Lab is an online platform that connects product developers, chemists, and formulators to INVISTA’s
pipeline of new and experimental products early in the product development lifecycle. According to Ariel Felice, Vice
President of INVISTA’s Specialty Intermediates, “Most of the CASE market knows about our Dytek® A amine, but over
the past few years we have been hearing the same message from customers; do you have anything new for us to try?
The Aminovation Lab answers that question, while involving the customer in the development process. We want to
inspire faster and more efficient development and commercialization of ideas that create significant value in
downstream applications. We believe that by focusing on knowledge sharing and collaboration is a much more effective
approach to commercializing new chemicals.”

Visitors can view idea molecules, obtain samples, and track the status of the molecule as it progresses to
commercialization. Visitors may choose to automatically receive product updates when new data or information is
added. The Aminovation Lab also includes a section entitled, C.A.S.E. Studies, which is a constantly updated collection
of news, articles, and white papers discussing Aminovation Lab molecules’ application and use.
The Dytek® Aminovation Lab can be found at

(http://dytek.invista.com/aminovation-lab/).

September 17, 2018

Huntsman Water-Blown Sole System

HUNTSMAN INTRODUCES NEW WATER-BLOWN SOLING SYSTEM FOR A BETTER QUALITY FOOTWEAR FINISH
New DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology set for launch at DESMA House Fair: September 19-20, 2018

 

Everberg, Belgium – Huntsman Polyurethanes today announced the launch of DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology – an innovative, fully water-blown polyether soling solution providing excellent flow and surface definition for better looking, better feeling shoe soles.

Due to be unveiled at the 2018 DESMA House Fair this week, DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology is capable of producing the high-quality surface finish that footwear producers would typically associate with physical blown systems. Designed to deliver better looking and better feeling soles across a range of footwear applications, including casual comfort shoes, DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology is available in a range of densities, and is suitable for the direct-on processing and casting of unit soles and midsoles.

Delivering all the standard features expected of a polyether material, including good cold flex properties plus hydrolysis and slip resistance, DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology also has excellent processing properties. It is compatible with standard polyurethane processing machines and has excellent flow characteristics, which enable complex designs with multiple color options. The material also has superior blend stability in the machine tank and can be processed at room temperature – helping to reduce energy consumption and shorten the production cycle.

Alfons Tremml, Business Development Manager and Technical Service Manager for Footwear EAME at Huntsman, said: “Huntsman was one of the earliest pioneers of water-blown systems for the footwear industry. Our new DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology joins an already extensive family of water-blown DALTOPED® systems designed for footwear applications. By mirroring the smooth finishing effects that can be achieved with physical blown systems, DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology is the ideal solution for customers wanting to make the switch to water-blown systems – but who don’t want to compromise on quality.”

September 17, 2018

Huntsman Water-Blown Sole System

HUNTSMAN INTRODUCES NEW WATER-BLOWN SOLING SYSTEM FOR A BETTER QUALITY FOOTWEAR FINISH
New DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology set for launch at DESMA House Fair: September 19-20, 2018

 

Everberg, Belgium – Huntsman Polyurethanes today announced the launch of DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology – an innovative, fully water-blown polyether soling solution providing excellent flow and surface definition for better looking, better feeling shoe soles.

Due to be unveiled at the 2018 DESMA House Fair this week, DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology is capable of producing the high-quality surface finish that footwear producers would typically associate with physical blown systems. Designed to deliver better looking and better feeling soles across a range of footwear applications, including casual comfort shoes, DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology is available in a range of densities, and is suitable for the direct-on processing and casting of unit soles and midsoles.

Delivering all the standard features expected of a polyether material, including good cold flex properties plus hydrolysis and slip resistance, DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology also has excellent processing properties. It is compatible with standard polyurethane processing machines and has excellent flow characteristics, which enable complex designs with multiple color options. The material also has superior blend stability in the machine tank and can be processed at room temperature – helping to reduce energy consumption and shorten the production cycle.

Alfons Tremml, Business Development Manager and Technical Service Manager for Footwear EAME at Huntsman, said: “Huntsman was one of the earliest pioneers of water-blown systems for the footwear industry. Our new DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology joins an already extensive family of water-blown DALTOPED® systems designed for footwear applications. By mirroring the smooth finishing effects that can be achieved with physical blown systems, DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology is the ideal solution for customers wanting to make the switch to water-blown systems – but who don’t want to compromise on quality.”