Performance Additives

Buhler Nanotechnology's core competences are surface modification and dispersion technologies applied to metal oxide nanoparticles. These key technologies enable Buhler to manufacture ready-to-use nanoparticle performance additives for real world products.

Many key benefits of nanoparticles like catalytic activity, optical and mechanical properties depend critically on dispersion quality. The exceptional combination of surface modification and dispersion technology permits Buhler to unfold the real potential of nanoparticles.

Nanoscaled performance additives are extremely attractive for products and segments in which material performance is the key for success – like in coatings & paints, plastics, textiles, functional ceramics, electronics, energy storing and production as well as dental & medical technology.

Buhler offers solutions for new product development as well as optimization of existing products:

Oxylink™
The performance additive for waterborne coatings.
Standard dispersions of TiO2, ZnO and iron oxide
R&D volumes are distributed worldwide by Sigma-Aldrich. Industrial volumes are available directly from Buhler.
Tailor-made performance additives
Uniquely customized to your application and needs in Buhler highly specialized development center at Buhler PARTEC GmbH in Saarbrücken, Germany.
Nanorepel™
Ready-to-use surface finish for professional users, wholesalers, and service providers.

Chemomechanical Processing

The key for ready-to-use
Performance Additives.

More about Chemomechanical Processing

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Bühler PARTEC GmbH

Science Park 2
66123 Saarbrücken
Germany
Phone: + 49 (0) 681 394 65 50
Fax: + 49 (0) 681 394 65 68
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Buhler Inc. (Nanotechnology)
701 Brazos # 500
Austin, TX 78701
U.S.A.
Phone: +1 512 - 466 8005
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Bühler is well on track 01/17/2012 Uzwil – The Bühler Technology Group performed well once again in 2011, with an order intake of CHF 2230 million. This translates into organic growth of 9% in local currencies. Sales (turnover) in local currencies rose by an even stronger 17% to CHF 2130 million. Read more

Empowering Success – with Bühler 01/18/2012 Uzwil – Bühler will present its latest developments in the industry at EUROGUSS 2012, the International Trade Fair for Die Casting Technology, Processes, and Products. At the forefront are the subjects of energy efficiency in foundries, the capacity of the Carat Two-Platen technology, as well as Structural, the approach for cost-effective manufacturing of structural components. Using the motto "Empowering Success", Bühler will demonstrate how systematic implementation of solutions increases the power of success. Read more

Bühler Grinding & Dispersing Open House and Technology Seminar, March 5-6, 2012 01/20/2012, Mahwah, NJ, USA Bühler would like to cordially invite you to our Open House and Technology Seminar. This two-day event being held March 5-6, 2012, will showcase our new renovated facility in Mahwah, New Jersey. We will provide a broad overview of topics covering all aspects of wet grinding of materials across a wide spectrum of industries. In addition, we will have special presentations by industry experts, and hands-on demonstrations featuring new concepts, processes, technologies and equipment. Read more

You can rely on BuhlMark 01/13/2012 Seamless traceability of castings has been gaining in importance. BuhlMark is Bühler’s answer to this demand. Read more

World Solar Challenge 2011: Auch in Down Under vorne dabei ... 01/13/2012 Energy efficiency is of great concern to Bühler employees and Die Casting employees even in their private lives. A team of employees prepared themselves during their free time to participate in the World Solar Challenge 2011, driving through the Australian Outback and did a fantastic job. Read more

Schulen und testen mit neuen Maschinen 01/13/2012 The machine park located in the Bühler Die Casting Technology and Training Center has been completely renovated. The following machines are now available: a Carat 105 compact, an Evolution 34 compact, as well as an Ecoline 53. Read more

Overhauls: How to Simply Extend the Life of Your Machines 01/13/2012 Even low-maintenance Bühler equipment is prone to wear after years of intense utilization. The useful life of a machine can be decisively extended with professional overhauling at just the right point in time. Read more

Metef, Verona 01/13/2012 Following eight successful events at the Garda Exhibition Center, METEF is taking a giant step forward by moving to the VERONAFIERE Exhibition Center. The leaders in the area of aluminum technology will gather in Verona from April 18 – 21, 2012. Read more

Hansjörg Fritsche is back 01/13/2012 Roots do not have to be made of wood. In this case, “back to the roots” means that Hansjörg Fritsche has found his way back to die casting after 16 years in the wood-based products sector and has been managing the Customer Service department since January 1st. Read more

Euroguss, Nuremberg 01/13/2012 From January 17 – 19, 2012, we hope to revive the great atmosphere of the GIFA 2011 at the EUROGUSS in Nuremberg. At our booth, under the motto of “Empowering Success”, we will show how innovative products will make you successful. Read more

Energy Efficiency: More Effective than Increasing Sales? 01/13/2012 A company with 15 die casting cells and an annual production of 4,000 tons of castings would like to have a quarter of a million Euros more in its coffers at the end of the year. In this case, there are two options: either increase sales by approx. 9 million Euros (assuming a margin of 3 %) or reduce the total energy consumption by approx. 20 %. Read more

Clarity or Gut Feeling? ProCalc! 01/13/2012 Are you familiar with the cost structure of your castings? Anyone who is familiar with the details of the cost structure will ensure that a margin has been built in, even in the most challenging of situations. Read more

Bühler Druckguss AG has been integrated into Bühler AG 01/13/2012 Effective January 1st, 2012, the globally active technology company Bühler integrated its die casting company, Bühler Druckguss AG, in Bühler AG. At the same time, the German subsidiary, Bühler Druckgiessysteme GmbH, was integrated in Bühler GmbH. Read more

Bühler China: A New Factory with Strategic Importance 01/13/2012 The successful Ecoline series: One year after being introduced on the market, the demand has already exceeded our manufacturing capacities by far. Read more

“We will help you cast the die ...” 01/13/2012 Did you know that we not only design the construction of die casting machines, but also offer casting and die concepts? Read more

... und in Columbus, Ohio (USA): am Casting Congress 01/13/2012 From September 19 – 21, 2011, BuhlerPrince showed itself from its best side at a conference in Columbus, Ohio: 650 visitors were able to learn about innovative solutions for the die casting industry. Read more

Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, March 27 – 30, 2012 01/13/2012, Cologne Be there when Anuga FoodTec, one of the world’s most important trade fairs for the grain-processing industry, re-opens its doors. Read more

Schmidt-Seeger GmbH is now Bühler GmbH 01/12/2012 Uzwil – In September 2010, Schmidt-Seeger GmbH was acquired by the Bühler Technology Group. Now that the integration has been completed, the company will in the future appear solely under the name Bühler GmbH. Read more

Victam/Grapas Asia in Bangkok, 15. – 17.02.2012 01/04/2012, Bangkok Visit Bühler at Victam/Grapas Asia in Bangkok - the worldwide important trade show in the feed milling as well as grain processing industry. Read more

Ruth Metzler New Member of the Board of Bühler 12/16/2011 Uzwil – Ruth Metzler joins the Board of the worldwide Bühler Technology Group. Read more

ProSweets in Cologne, January 29 – February 01, 2012 12/15/2011, Cologne Visit Bühler at ProSweets in Cologne – the international supplier fair for the confectionery industry. From raw materials/ingredients to process technology and packaging – Prosweets Cologne covers the entire supply spectrum of the confectionery industry under one roof. Read more

IPACK-IMA in Milan, February 28 – March 03, 2012 12/09/2011, Milan We are pleased to invite you to visit Bühler at one of the most important global events for the grain processing industry. FROM GRAIN TO PASTA - We are happy to welcome you at our booth B13 in hall 13. Read more

EUROGUSS 2012 12/01/2011, Nuremberg. The energy gained from the success at the GIFA 2011 will be brought into EUROGUSS 2012 and carried forward. Under the motto of “empowering success”, Bühler Die Casting plans to show how our innovative products reinforce the power of success as we participate in the EUROGUSS 2012 which opens its doors in Nuremberg on January 17th. Read more

Integration of previously independent legal entity Bühler Druckguss into Bühler 11/29/2011 Uzwil – As of January 1, 2012, the globally active Bühler Technology Group will integrate its die casting company Bühler Druckguss AG into Bühler AG. Read more

Newly launched SORTEX E1C takes nut sorting to new peaks 10/31/2011

Faced with ever stricter food requirements which mean that almost no foreign material (FM) or colour defects are allowed in sorted products, nut processors around the world have had their margins squeezed to the limit. They must be able to rely on the optical sorters they use. Thankfully - the SORTEX E1C has arrive.

9th place for Bühler employees at the World Solar Challenge 2011 10/27/2011 Uzwil – SER 1 has mastered its trip across Australia with flying colors: Provisional 9th place of 37 in the total ranking and “Best Newcomer Award”. The success of the race was amply celebrated in Adelaide on Sunday evening together with the winning Tokai team from Japan. Bühler congratulates the Solar Energy Racers cordially on this great accomplishment. Read more

Bühler acquires manufacturing capacity from Rieter in the Czech Republic 10/26/2011 Uzwil – Uzwil-based technology group Bühler is to acquire two manufacturing facilities in the Czech Republic from Rieter, the textile machinery group based in Winterthur. These operate as suppliers to Rieter and other companies in various industrial sectors. This move gives both companies additional flexibility in manufacturing and in balancing capacity, and creates optimal preconditions for the long-term further development of these plants. Read more

GIFA 2011: Bühler Sets New Standards 10/14/2011 Bühler set a new course at the International Foundry Trade Fair (GIFA) in Düsseldorf that concluded with a record number of visitors. Using the slogan of “Empowering Success”, Bühler presented itself as the fore-runner in the industry with the Carat and Structural series. Read more

Bühler Employees and the Solar Mobile in the Australian Outback 10/14/2011 Starting on October 16th, there will be no turning back. That is when the World Solar Challenge starts in Australia in which vehicles race “down under” using sunlight as their only source of energy. Read more

Monitoring Production for the Entire Operation 10/14/2011 In the future, die casting systems will be totally embedded in an MES environment (Manufacturing Execution System). We have entered into a cooperation agreement with T.I.G. and are now able to provide the proper solutions for the market. Read more

Andreas Koller 10/14/2011 Andy Koller was named to be Manager of Customer Service Department on July 1, 2011. He took over the position from Torsten Antoni who is the new CS Project Manager. Read more

Energy Savings: New Impetus 10/14/2011 Intelligent measuring and operating concepts make it possible for us to only consume energy when the equipment is actually operating. This also includes maintenance of the casting cell. Read more

Empowering Success at EUROGUSS 2012 10/14/2011 The energy gained from the success at the GIFA 2011 will be brought into EUROGUSS 2012 and carried forward. Under the motto of “empowering success”, Bühler Die Casting plans to show how our innovative products reinforce the power of success as we participate in the EUROGUSS 2012 which opens its doors in Nuremberg on January 17th. Read more

Vacuum Technology: Simplest Handling with Bühler Smart Interface 10/14/2011 The Vacu2 multi-stage vacuum system, made by Pfeiffer, is distinctly different than traditional vacuum products. Read more

Casting Simulations Help Start Production Faster 10/14/2011 The new Bühler simulation computers are able to simulate the entire casting process for parts of all sizes in a very short time. Read more

Win-Win with Thixo Molding 10/14/2011 Injection molding of magnesium components is not a new process; however, it has not been able to establish itself in the automobile industry. Its multiple advantages might soon change that, given the debate around CO2 and energy. Read more

Newly Graduated Bühler Machine Design Apprentice Pascal Brunner Wins Bronze at the WorldSkills 2011 10/17/2011 During four intense competition days at the WorldSkills professional world championship, newly graduated Bühler machine design apprentice Pascal Brunner demonstrated his skills at an international level. For his outstanding performance, he was awarded the bronze medal in the O2 Arena in London for ranking third, in the presence of 15,000 spectators. Bühler is proud of Pascal and congratulates him warmly on his great accomplishment! Read more

A huge success: The 100th Carat has been sold 10/03/2011 Already in July the hundredth die casting machine of that model was already sold. One Carat 440 Compact was sold to the German car manufacturer, Volkswagen. Read more

Bühler appoints Turk International as Oxylink™ distributor in Western USA 10/05/2011 Uzwil - Bühler expands its distribution network for Oxylink™. Turk International will represent the product line in the Western States of the USA. Read more

Bühler employees start at the World Solar Challenge 2011 with their own Solarmobil 10/04/2011 The countdown for the Bühler employees taking part in this year’s World Solar Challenge is running. Read more

Buhler appoints CheMarCo as Oxylink™ distributor in Southeast USA 02/24/2011 Uzwil – Buhler expands its distribution network for OXYLINK™: CheMarCo will represent the product line in the Southeastern States of the USA. Read more