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Low-Powered ‘Smart Glass’ Micro-Iris for Smartphone Cameras

A small, low-powered camera component made from a "smart glass" material has been created by a group of researchers in Germany with the hope of inspiring the next generation of smartphone cameras.

20 Jun 2014

Forecast Report on Non-Ferrous Metal Casting Market in China

Reportbuyer.com has added a new market research report: Non-ferrous Metal Casting Market in China 2014-2018

20 Jun 2014

Agilent and Bruker Enter Agreement for Chromatographic Data System Instrument Driver Exchange

Agilent Technologies, Inc. and Bruker Corp. today announced a joint agreement to provide customers with more freedom of choice when choosing a chromatography data system. The companies will exchange information for the development of instrument drivers for their respective gas chromatographs (GC).

From Bruker 20 Jun 2014

New Study on Demand for Lightweight Automotive Materials in North America

Demand for lightweight automotive materials in the North American light vehicle market is anticipated to rise 5.2 percent annually to 22.3 billion pounds in 2018. According to analyst Bridget McMurtrie, “Advances will significantly outpace gains in automotive materials overall.” Ms. McMurtrie continues, “Regulatory pressure will be the major force propelling growth.”

20 Jun 2014

Polymer Technologies Launches New Elastomeric Solutions Division

Polymer Technologies Inc., a leading manufacturer of noise reduction materials, thermal composites, and molded foam products, is excited to announce its continued growth and expansion.

From PTI Tech 19 Jun 2014

New Landmark Building in Downtown Miami Makes Dramatic Architectural Statement Using SageGlass

A new landmark building in downtown Miami is saving energy and making a dramatic architectural statement using dynamically tintable SageGlass®, a product of Saint-Gobain.

19 Jun 2014

Praxair Announces Start-up of Gaseous Oxygen Supply to Montes del Plata Pulp Mill

Praxair, Inc. today announced the start-up of a new 125 tons per day non-cryogenic vacuum-pressure-swing-adsorption (VPSA) plant at the Montes del Plata pulp mill. Under a long-term contract, Praxair will supply gaseous oxygen to the mill located in Punta Pereira, Uruguay.

19 Jun 2014

GE Announces Two New Partnerships with MakerBot and TechShop

As part of a continuing effort to partner with other forward-leaning manufacturing companies and communities, GE today announced two new partnerships with MakerBot and TechShop that will harness the global brain of the maker community to bring innovative, new products to market faster.

19 Jun 2014

Consumption Analysis of Carbon Fibers and Materials in Russia

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of carbon fibres and materials consumption in Russia, 2014" report to their offering.

19 Jun 2014

SolarWorld Signs Supply Agreement with RGS Energy

SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer, and RGS Energy, a nationwide provider of turnkey solar energy solutions for residential, commercial and utility customers, have signed a supply agreement that aligns the two leading founders of U.S. solar industry. Both companies have operated in the U.S. solar industry for nearly 40 years.

19 Jun 2014

New Design Strategy for 3D Printing Liquid Metals

Researchers have developed a technique that might be used to produce "soft machines" made of elastic materials and liquid metals for potential applications in robotics, medical devices and consumer electronics.

19 Jun 2014

Lockheed Martin Enters Acquisition Deal for Thin Film Coatings Provider, Deposition Sciences

Lockheed Martin has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Deposition Sciences, Inc. (DSI), a provider of thin film coatings.

19 Jun 2014

CE Week 2014 to Highlight Latest Trends in 3D Printing

The latest in 3D printing technology will take center stage at CE Week 2014 with the latest trends in 3D printing highlighted in panel discussions and showcased in dynamic exhibits and a 3D printing exhibition.

19 Jun 2014

Global Phenolic Resins Market Estimated to Grow at 5.6% CAGR During 2013-2019

According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research "Phenolic Resins (Resol, Novolac and Others) Market for Wood-adhesives, Molding Compounds, Laminates, Insulation and Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth,Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019", the global demand for the phenolic resins was valued at USD 9.19 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 13.36 billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2013 and 2019.

19 Jun 2014

Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, Visits Ambrell, Announces State Investment Through In-State Private Equity Program

Ambrell, a leading manufacturer of induction heating solutions, hosted New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli at its Scottsville, NY headquarters and manufacturing facility today. During the visit, the comptroller announced that the state invested in Ambrell through the In-State Private Equity Program via Graycliff Partners.

From Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions 19 Jun 2014