SABIC to demo at OFC 2024 EXTEM resins well suited for micro-lens arrays in co-packaged optics

• SABIC’s EXTEM RH resins support emerging optical technologies by helping enable cost-effective, high-volume production of micro-lens arrays.
• SABIC’s EXTEM RH resins overcome drawbacks of traditional glass and thermosets and other thermoplastic resins by maintaining the dimensional and optical tolerances of complex shapes across a broad temperature range

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will demonstrate at the 2024 Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) Conference and Exhibition the advantages of its Edison Award-winning EXTEM™ RH series resins for production and assembly of micro-lens arrays (MLAs) in commercial onboard and co-packaged optics. Two demonstrators built by Tyndall National Institute and the Chip Integration Technology Center (CITC) will be featured at the SABIC booth (#1204) during the event.

“As data traffic increases exponentially, driven by AI, IoT and 5G technologies, rapid adoption of opto-electronics has become critical for improving data center bandwidth capacity and energy efficiency,” said Scott Fisher, general manager, Technology, SABIC Specialties. “Optical components for applications like co-packaged optics can be difficult, complex and costly to manufacture and assemble at scale. To address this challenge, we developed EXTEM RH resins, which can deliver key performance and processing capabilities for lens arrays. These resins undertake scalability and manufacturability concerns regarding traditional materials, and open new opportunities to advance the state of the art in optical component design, performance and production.”

Supporting Low-loss Expanded Beam Coupling
Development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on silicon or other substrates has enabled compact designs with faster data rates. One challenge is the size disparity between the smaller optical mode field of silicon photonic waveguides and larger single-mode optical fibers.

At OFC 2024, SABIC will demonstrate a promising approach to this issue, which leverages expanded-beam optical interfaces in connections. Beam-expanding optical elements, in this case free-form lens arrays, are installed on each side of the optical connector interface to couple the fiber array to larger free-space beams. Use of expanded-beam coupling can relax lateral alignment tolerances and reduce occlusion effects from contamination like dust particles.

The arrays in this model are micro-molded from EXTEM RH resin which has a glass transition temperature of 280°C and can be injection molded into a wide variety of free-form optical lens designs.

This connector assembly, built by Tyndall, will show how SABIC’s material solutions can help improve the integration of individual optical components in these designs, using established optical fiber connection technologies. Visitors will be able to examine the assembly to understand how optical integration is achieved using optically transparent EXTEM resin with the potential to withstand the extreme temperatures of JEDEC Reflow or surface-mount technology (SMT).

Improving Manufacturing Efficiency
Accelerating adoption of emerging optical technologies requires high-volume, streamlined manufacturing of micro-optics with a relatively low per-part cost – a goal that is not achievable using fused silica or glass. In contrast to these traditional materials, EXTEM RH resins offer several ways to improve the scale and cost-efficiency of micro-optics processing and assembly.

First, micro-molding of EXTEM RH resin can deliver millimeter-size components at a scale of millions of parts with high signal integrity and low optical loss. This capability can help drive faster adoption of cutting-edge optical packaging and coupling technologies in data server backplanes, telecommunications switches, supercomputers and network fabrics.

Further, micro-optics molded from EXTEM RH resin can be aligned with the fiber and a PIC by using optically transparent adhesives before the reflow step to simplify the packaging process.

SABIC’s other demonstrator at OFC 2024 will showcase a process developed collaboratively with CITC that uses an alternative interconnect material – nano silver sintering paste – for the alignment of MLAs with the board. It can replace standard epoxy adhesives, which have drawbacks such as lack of long-term stability and CTE mismatches and require UV-transparent lens materials for curing.

In addition, SABIC will demonstrate the use of complex-shaped lens arrays with total internal reflection, enabling a 90-degree bend of the optical coupling between VCSEL/PD and PIC in a standard MT ferrule connector.

Surpassing Traditional Materials
High-heat EXTEM RH resins won a 2023 Edison Award Gold Medal in the Next Generation Manufacturing category. These advanced thermoplastics provide solutions to the drawbacks of traditional materials for MLAs. Unlike glass and thermosets, EXTEM RH resins offer expanded freedom to design complex lens geometries. Micro-molding avoids the need for secondary operations like grinding and polishing, permitting rapid, high-volume production that can drive down costs.

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OE-A at LOPEC 2024: Winners of the OE-A Competition and Start-up Competition

The demand for sustainable product ideas has grown significantly, as this year’s OE-A Competition clearly shows. The winners of the annual flexible and printed electronics competition and the “LOPEC Start-Up Competition” were announced at LOPEC 2024.

The range of submissions in this OE-A Competition 2024 was wide: From energy-autonomous sensors for tires to muscle sensors for exoskeletons to a fully printed flexible printed circuit board. Companies and institutes from all over the world submitted their latest visions and products in the field of flexible, organic and printed electronics for the OE-A Competition 2024, organized annually by the Organic and Printed Electronics Association (OE-A), a working group within VDMA. The top four entries were awarded at LOPEC 2024, the international exhibition and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics, March 3-5, in Munich, Germany.

The jury, consisting of representatives from international companies and institutes, evaluated 16 entries in three categories. LOPEC attendees were also able to vote. At the OE-A booth, where all the demonstrators were on display, visitors were encouraged to vote for their favorite product in the category “Public Choice Award”.

The competition challenges the printed electronics industry each year to bring their newest and most promising ideas and products. This year’s OE-A competition featured various cutting-edge products with a strong link to sustainability. “The OE-A Competition is a great opportunity to present fresh ideas to an international audience,” said Dr. Klaus Hecker, Managing Director of the OE-A.” We see a strong drive to improve the sustainability of printed electronics further by developing new materials, and processes”, Klaus Hecker continued.

The awards were officially handed over during the lopec.com LOPEC Award Show to the following winners:

Best Prototype and New Product
Period-after-opening time tracker FLEEP Technologies, IT

Best Freestyle Demonstrator
Integrated de-icing system for wind turbine blades Tekniker, ES

Best Publicly Funded Project
Energy autonomous sensor system for smart tires JOANNEUM RESEARCH, AT

Public Choice Award
3D HMI Automotive EURECAT, ES

Fostering young talents
In addition to the established competition, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA and the OE-A Working Group Education have for the first time launched the “Student Open Innovation Challenge” for graduate and undergraduate students. To bring their ideas to life, the students were provided with the Henkel Sensor Kit, which includes 4 types of printed sensors. “There is a lot of talent at the universities. The winner’s project makes a direct contribution to the issue of caregiving and to easing the burden on caregivers,” explained Klaus Hecker.

Student Open Innovation Challenge
Patient Monitoring System Loughborough University, UK

Save the date April 25 – Web-Seminar
Mark your calendar for the Web-Seminar “Printed Electronics Insights: OE-A Competition 2024 – The Winners” on April 25, 15:30 h CEST. The winners of each category will present their projects online to the community and all those who are interested in the further development of printed electronics.

LOPEC Start-up Competition 2024
As part of the LOPEC Business Conference, the OE-A supports young companies and Startups with the Start-up Competition. “The aim of the Start-up Competition is to bring together partners and investors with young entrepreneurs to support the realization of their business. LOPEC fosters young companies with the opportunity to give a pitch in the Forum and to exhibit in the dedicated Start-up area”, explains Wolfgang Mildner, General Chair of LOPEC. Two awards were presented:

LOPEC Start-up Competition 2024

Best Business Case
Smart window foil to protect buildings from unwanted solar heat AMPERIAL Technologies, DE

Most Impactful Technology/Product
Biofuel Cells – Batteries made sustainable BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells , FR

Prepare for OE-A Competition 2025
The OE-A Competition 2025 will be launched in June. The competition contributions will be showcased at the OE-A booth during the next LOPEC, which will take place in Munich on February 25-27, 2025.

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Payment Orchestration: The New Game-Changer in Digital Payments

In the digital payments ecosystem a relatively new tool has slowly started demonstrating transformational benefits to businesses and merchants as well as consumers in terms of efficiency. A tool that only select payment platform providers have been able to roll out till now which helps businesses to cut transactional costs and downtime while substantially increasing efficiency.

Payment Orchestration is a digital payments tool to streamline and optimize the payment process, which operates between businesses and merchants, allowing businesses to connect to multiple payment service providers to manage transactions and route them to the suitable provider, all within milli seconds. It can simplify and speed up the integration process with payment service providers. Moreover, it provides businesses with a comprehensive view of their payment transactions, making it easier to monitor and manage financial operations.

Businesses typically use half a dozen payment providers, acquirers and banks but they only need one payment orchestration provider, a provider that detects fraud, integrates all payments and does several smart things. This serves as a centralised hub that enables merchants as well as companies to integrate various payment methods, gateways, and providers, even in multiple markets and geographies.

Helps international transactions

The digital economy is no longer bound by geographic or physical constraints. Businesses eyeing international horizons find themselves at a crossroads—either adapt to the multifaceted realm of global payments or remain stagnant. Payment Orchestration works along with seamless cross-border transactions, currency conversions and multiple payment methods efficiently navigating this complex landscape.

Deals with cyber attacks

As India continues to remain vulnerable to cyber threats as against other developed markets, Payment Orchestration fortifies transactions with robust security measures and compliance protocols. The complexity of navigating global financial regulations and protecting against fraud is vastly simplified through these platforms, shielding businesses from potential financial and reputational damage. This is not merely a benefit but a shield in the modern digital battlefield, where security and compliance are non-negotiable.

Consumer behavioural insights

The next level of orchestration will open up a new world of consumer behaviours especially within a given set of parameters including location. For large, multi-business organizations, offering more than operational efficiency—it unveils a path to deeply understanding customer payment behaviours. For instance, a large shopping mall in Lucknow can offer cross-selling opportunities within its tenants, a leading global credit card network has already started a campaign in Kempe Gowda International Airport at Bangalore offering loyalty program across the airport, agnostic of merchants and location. This consolidation of payment data across diverse platforms provides a foundation for crafting targeted, insightful marketing campaigns. This not only enhances customer loyalty but also helps in nurturing the engagement, which transcends the tool’s functional role, thereby becoming a catalyst for a digital-first economy.

And most of these sophisticated complex solutions are backed by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that examine large databases to identify fraudulent activity, AI-powered predictive analytics as well as user experiences.

Payment orchestration platform market was valued at USD 1.13 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow annually at 24.16%. Led globally by Adyen, Stripe and Braintree the market is poised to touch USD 7 billion by 2032, according to a report in Techcrunch.

Synopsis:

A leading global credit card network has recently started a sales and marketing campaign in Kempe Gowda International Airport at Bangalore offering loyalty program across the airport, agnostic of merchants and location. In the digital payments ecosystem, a relatively new tool currently rolled out by select payment platform providers, has slowly started demonstrating transformational benefits to businesses and merchants as well as consumers in terms of efficiency. A tool that helps businesses to cut transactional costs and downtime while substantially increasing efficiency.

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Clariant at NPE2024: Balancing Efficiency and Sustainability with Greater Chemistry

• Clariant to showcase a portfolio of next-generation additives at The Plastics Show in Florida in May
• Discover more sustainable and efficient, high-performance rice bran wax alternatives to conventional fossil-based carbon waxes
• Find out more about Clariant’s growing AddWorks portfolio with new stabilizers
• Also on show is a best-in-class halogen-free flame retardant for e-mobility

NPE2024 in Florida this May sets the stage for Clariant to showcase its latest additive solutions that deliver on both performance and sustainability

At the largest plastics trade show in the Americas and one of the most innovative business events in the world, Clariant’s solutions, balancing efficiency, and sustainability, will be on display to the 50-thousand leaders attending NPE, representing every industry from automotive to packaging and consumer products to construction.

“Sustainability and innovation are key themes at Clariant, our passionate teams create cutting-edge solutions that answer the challenges of today and anticipate the ones of tomorrow” said Miao Zhigang, Head of Clariant’s Polymer Solutions business. “We’re looking forward to new collaborations with NPE2024 visitors to generate value and discover the path for a responsible use of resources.”

Licocare RBW Vita waxes accelerating the transition to renewable-based products, while driving more efficiency to our customers

Clariant’s Licocare RBW Vita waxes are based on renewable bio-based rice bran wax feedstocks, a non-food raw material with at least 98% Renewable Carbon Index. They are well positioned to drive the chemical industry’s transition from fossil- to renewable-based carbon materials.

With superior performance and sustainability, they are a natural replacement to traditional coal-based montan waxes. Licocare RBWs are well suited for many polymers particularly Nylon, Polyester, PVC, and other engineering polymers. They offer the same attributes of lubrication, dispersion, release, and nucleation as their montan wax equivalents while supporting our customers in achieving their sustainability and efficiency targets.

Clariant grows its AddWorks portfolio with new stabilizers

Clariant is continuously developing its portfolio of additive solutions for the plastics industry to address technical challenges including light, thermal, and process stabilization, as well as flame retardancy. The AddWorks line focuses on both unique chemistries with specific performances and safer physical forms for easing material handling and processing.

AddWorks TFB 117 helps to improve the quality of nylon fibers, stabilizing and smoothing fiber production process. It protects color, improves heat stability and the mechanical properties of nylon fibers, ensuring smooth spinnability with less filament breakage, even at lower temperatures or high speeds.

AddWorks AGC 970 G and 102 G are new state-of-the-art light stabilization solutions for mulch and greenhouse films-key applications within the agricultural plastic film industry. The AddWorks AGC portfolio strives to address current and future market needs across the agricultural film industry, such as high crop yields, intensified use of agrochemicals and more sustainable use of plastics.

Exolit OP 1400 – sustainability and performance for e-mobility

Clariant’s Exolit OP 1400 is a high performance, halogen-free flame retardant addressing a key trend in e-mobility – charging at higher voltages for a faster charge.

The flow of 1000 volts in a modern charger, for example, compared to 12 volts to charge a traditional ICE battery requires a different risk scenario e.g. materials passing higher fire standards and increased tracking resistance. Exolit OP 1400 meets these requirements.

In addition, the Exolit OP Terra version, based on renewable carbon, will help the industry in the transition towards higher circularity.

“The new facility in Dayabay, China is completed and ready to support the rapidly growing worldwide demand for halogen-free solutions,” comments Miao. “With operating sites now in two continents, our customers who manufacture innovative and more sustainable fire protection in E-mobility, electronics, transportation and 5G communications can rely on Clariant’s high-quality products and services, especially in times of global supply chain disruptions.”

By combining innovation and sustainability criteria, Clariant’s solutions create products that are safe and more sustainable by design, have a leading performance, and tackle some of the most pressing environmental challenges we face today. Together with its customers, Clariant contributes to the global shift towards a more sustainable world.

https://www.clariant.com/en/Corporate

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Archroma Launches Cartaseal OGB F10, a Superior PFAS-Free Barrier Coating for Oil and Grease Applications

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announces the launch of the latest innovation in their Cartaseal portfolio, Cartaseal OGB F10.

Cartaseal OGB F10 is a superior water-based oil and grease resistant barrier coating that enables papermakers to provide high-quality and sustainable packaging by replacing fluoro based substances and polyethylene with a recyclable and repulpable coating. It is FDA and BfR compliant, making it suitable for the manufacturing of paper and board for food and non-food contact.

Key features and benefits of Cartaseal OGB F10 include:

• Superior oil and grease barrier: Offers unparalleled protection against oil and grease, ensuring the integrity and freshness of packaged goods. Its advanced formulation guarantees maximum resistance, providing peace of mind for both manufacturers and consumers.
• Exceptional resistance even when folding: Provides superior oil and grease resistance (OGR) for folding box board and flexible paper packaging application, without compromising on performance.
• Recyclable and repulpable: Facilitates easy recycling and repulping processes, contributing to a more sustainable packaging lifecycle. In addition, as it contains bio-based raw materials, Cartaseal OGB F10 supports brands and papermakers in their journey towards sustainability by minimizing reliance on oil-based substances.

“We are excited to introduce Cartaseal OGB F10 to the market, our latest barrier solution that addresses key challenges in the packaging industry while upholding our commitment to sustainability,” said Sameer Singla, CEO PP&C at Archroma. “With its unmatched oil and grease resistance, exceptional foldability, and sustainability features, Cartaseal OGB F10 represents a significant advancement in packaging technology, empowering businesses to meet evolving consumer demands while reducing their environmental footprint.”

Cartaseal OGB F10 sets a new standard for packaging excellence, offering a comprehensive solution that prioritizes functionality, sustainability, and performance.

Archroma remains committed to driving innovation and sustainability across the value chain, empowering businesses to embrace greener practices and meet evolving consumer demands.

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Clariant at NPE2024: Balancing Efficiency and Sustainability with Greater Chemistry

• Clariant to showcase a portfolio of next-generation additives at The Plastics Show in Florida in May
• Discover more sustainable and efficient, high-performance rice bran wax alternatives to conventional fossil-based carbon waxes
• Find out more about Clariant’s growing AddWorks portfolio with new stabilizers
• Also on show is a best-in-class halogen-free flame retardant for e-mobility

NPE2024 in Florida this May sets the stage for Clariant to showcase its latest additive solutions that deliver on both performance and sustainability

At the largest plastics trade show in the Americas and one of the most innovative business events in the world, Clariant’s solutions, balancing efficiency, and sustainability, will be on display to the 50-thousand leaders attending NPE, representing every industry from automotive to packaging and consumer products to construction.

“Sustainability and innovation are key themes at Clariant, our passionate teams create cutting-edge solutions that answer the challenges of today and anticipate the ones of tomorrow” said Miao Zhigang, Head of Clariant’s Polymer Solutions business. “We’re looking forward to new collaborations with NPE2024 visitors to generate value and discover the path for a responsible use of resources.”

Licocare RBW Vita waxes accelerating the transition to renewable-based products, while driving more efficiency to our customers

Clariant’s Licocare RBW Vita waxes are based on renewable bio-based rice bran wax feedstocks, a non-food raw material with at least 98% Renewable Carbon Index. They are well positioned to drive the chemical industry’s transition from fossil- to renewable-based carbon materials.

With superior performance and sustainability, they are a natural replacement to traditional coal-based montan waxes. Licocare RBWs are well suited for many polymers particularly Nylon, Polyester, PVC, and other engineering polymers. They offer the same attributes of lubrication, dispersion, release, and nucleation as their montan wax equivalents while supporting our customers in achieving their sustainability and efficiency targets.

Clariant grows its AddWorks portfolio with new stabilizers

Clariant is continuously developing its portfolio of additive solutions for the plastics industry to address technical challenges including light, thermal, and process stabilization, as well as flame retardancy. The AddWorks line focuses on both unique chemistries with specific performances and safer physical forms for easing material handling and processing.

AddWorks TFB 117 helps to improve the quality of nylon fibers, stabilizing and smoothing fiber production process. It protects color, improves heat stability and the mechanical properties of nylon fibers, ensuring smooth spinnability with less filament breakage, even at lower temperatures or high speeds.

AddWorks AGC 970 G and 102 G are new state-of-the-art light stabilization solutions for mulch and greenhouse films-key applications within the agricultural plastic film industry. The AddWorks AGC portfolio strives to address current and future market needs across the agricultural film industry, such as high crop yields, intensified use of agrochemicals and more sustainable use of plastics.

Exolit OP 1400 – sustainability and performance for e-mobility

Clariant’s Exolit OP 1400 is a high performance, halogen-free flame retardant addressing a key trend in e-mobility – charging at higher voltages for a faster charge.

The flow of 1000 volts in a modern charger, for example, compared to 12 volts to charge a traditional ICE battery requires a different risk scenario e.g. materials passing higher fire standards and increased tracking resistance. Exolit OP 1400 meets these requirements.

In addition, the Exolit OP Terra version, based on renewable carbon, will help the industry in the transition towards higher circularity.

“The new facility in Dayabay, China is completed and ready to support the rapidly growing worldwide demand for halogen-free solutions,” comments Miao. “With operating sites now in two continents, our customers who manufacture innovative and more sustainable fire protection in E-mobility, electronics, transportation and 5G communications can rely on Clariant’s high-quality products and services, especially in times of global supply chain disruptions.”

By combining innovation and sustainability criteria, Clariant’s solutions create products that are safe and more sustainable by design, have a leading performance, and tackle some of the most pressing environmental challenges we face today. Together with its customers, Clariant contributes to the global shift towards a more sustainable world.

https://www.clariant.com/en/Corporate

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