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Aleris’ Zhenjiang Rolling Mill for Aerospace Plate Production Attains Nadcap Accreditation

Aleris today announced that it has attained Nadcap accreditation for its new rolling mill in Zhenjiang, China, an industry standard for the production of aircraft aluminum plate and a prerequisite for inclusion on the Qualified Product List (QPL) for major aircraft manufacturers.

24 Jun 2014

Oxea Announces Mechanical Completion of Specialty Esters Plant in Nanjing, China

The chemical company Oxea announced that its specialty esters plant in Nanjing, China, is now mechanically complete. After a construction period of slightly more than fifteen months the new state-of-the-art plant is currently in the commissioning and start-up phase.

24 Jun 2014

EUROMAP and SPI Enter Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

The umbrella associations EUROMAP (European Plastics and Rubber Machinery) and SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association (United States) have signed a declaration of intent on free trade within the plastics machinery industry to strengthen their competitive position in the global marketplace thereby helping to safeguard the industry's 65,000 jobs.

24 Jun 2014

‘Sensing Skin’ Serves as an Early Warning System for Concrete Structures

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Eastern Finland have developed new “sensing skin” technology designed to serve as an early warning system for concrete structures, allowing authorities to respond quickly to damage in everything from nuclear facilities to bridges.

24 Jun 2014

Aerospace Market Utilizes Omniseal Solutions’ OmniGasket Sealing Solution for Deicing Telescopic Duct System

Omniseal Solutions’ OmniGasket™ sealing solution is being utilized in the Aerospace market as a flanged sealing component on aircraft wing slats and their deicing telescopic duct system. Retained in a gasket, this sealing solution is machined from a Meldin® 7001 polyimide plate with a static OmniSeal® seal installed inside, and is mounted at the interface between the telescopic duct and the wing leading edge.

From Omniseal Solutions 24 Jun 2014

Two Component, Low Viscosity Epoxy is Optically Clear and has Non-Yellowing Properties

Master Bond EP112LS is a two part epoxy that is well suited for impregnation, potting, encapsulation, sealing and coating applications, particularly in the aerospace and optoelectronics industries. EP112LS is opti...

From Master Bond Inc. 23 Jun 2014

PicoQuant Design a New Sample Chamber for the FluoTIme 300 Spectrometer

PicoQuant has released a new design of the FluoTime 300 fluorescence lifetime spectrometer. The sample chamber of the system is now designed around modular sample holders, which allow a quick and easy change between different sample configurations, e. g. liquids, powders, or wafers.

From PicoQuant 23 Jun 2014

Fully Integrated Nano-Hyperspec© Sensor Payload for UAVs Launched by Headwall

In extending technological leadership within the remote sensing market, Headwall announced availability of its new Nano-Hyperspec sensor for commercial UAV deployment. The low-cost hyperspectral sensor operates in the VNIR (400-1000nm) spectral range and includes onboard data processing and storage to minimize size, weight, and power constraints inherent with small, hand-launched UAVs.

From Headwall Bolton 23 Jun 2014

FOBA's Innovative Laser Marking Solutions will be Showcased at IMTS

FOBA, international market and technology leader in the product identification and direct part marking market, presents leading developments for laser marking at IMTS. From September 08th through 13th, FOBA will showcase: innovative and high-precision system, machine and vision solutions for laser marking that meet the challenging identification needs of all manufacturing industries, e.g. automotive, medical, plastics processing and electronic industries.

From FOBA Laser Marking & Engraving 23 Jun 2014

Titan Enterprises Launch a New Version of its Popular 800 Series Turbine Flow Meter

Titan Enterprises has launched a new version of its popular 800 Series turbine flow meter for companies who wish to remotely monitor flow without installing a wiring loom.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 23 Jun 2014

Spectris plc Announces the Acquisition of La Corporation Scientifique Claisse Inc.

Spectris plc (‘Spectris’ or the ‘Company’) (LSE: SXS), the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company, today announces that it has acquired the business and assets of the Canadian company La Corporation Scientifique Claisse Inc. (‘Claisse’), a global market leader in sample preparation for atomic spectroscopy (including X-ray) analysis, for an undisclosed sum. Revenues for the year ending March 2014 were CAD 13 million.

23 Jun 2014

New Report on Non-ferrous Metals Market in Major Asian-Pacific Countries

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Non-ferrous Metals Market in Major Asian-Pacific countries" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 23 Jun 2014

Shape Memory Alloys Can be Applied for Building Industry Applications

When the frame of a pair of glasses is bent out of shape, it's not that easy to return it to its original form. If, however, your spectacles are made of a shape memory alloy then you don't have a problem. Just place the frame in hot water and bingo! – they're as good as new again. Empa researchers have now shown that these materials can also find applications in the building industry.

23 Jun 2014

Celanese Re-Launches Elite Ultra Dispersions for Nonwovens in Europe

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company and a global leader in vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsion polymers, today announces the European region re-launch of its industry-leading line of Elite Ultra dispersions for use in nonwovens, specialty papers and other associated industries.

From Celanese Corporation 23 Jun 2014

Worthington Cylinders Recognizes Axalta Coating Systems as ‘2013 Certified Supplier’

For the seventh consecutive year, Axalta Coating Systems was recognized as a certified supplier by Worthington Cylinders during the company's recent supplier event in Worthington, Ohio. Axalta’s Alesta® powder coatings brand provides Worthington with tough, durable, robust and environmentally responsible coatings.

23 Jun 2014