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Instron Pneumatic Cord and Yarn Grips: Overcoming Premature Failure for Industrial Textile Fibres

Instron Pneumatic Cord and Yarn Grips (2714-04x), which test up to 2 kN, are designed with interchangeable clamping blocks that accommodate fibers or yarns made from conventional fibers or newly developed high-performance fibers.

16 Jul 2014

Global Solar PV Backsheet Market Forecast to Grow at 15% CAGR

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Solar PV Backsheet Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 16 Jul 2014

Iceland Site Selected for Silicor Materials’ Large-Scale Solar Silicon Plant

Silicor Materials, Inc., the lowest cost manufacturer of high-quality solar silicon and a producer of aluminum by-products, announced today that it has selected a site at the port of Grundartangi in Iceland for its first large-scale solar silicon production facility.

16 Jul 2014

Aluminum Casting Producer, Trimet, Switches to Henkel Technologies

With its highly efficient lubricant concentrate of the BONDERITE brand and a technical service, Henkel offers tailored, integrated solutions for pressure die-casting processes to companies from the metal processing industry. By offering this full package Henkel convinced Trimet, one of Europe’s leading aluminum casting producers, to switch all its production lines to Henkel technologies.

16 Jul 2014

MTI Expands Deep-Draw and Forming Capabilities with New 1200 Ton Press

MTI has installed and commissioned a 1200 ton press at its Albany, Oregon facility. The new press expands on MTI's deep-draw and forming capabilities for a variety of applications in diverse markets.

16 Jul 2014

Hurco Seeks U.S. Patent for New Technology Combining 3D Printing and CNC Machining

Hurco Companies, Inc. today announced the company recently filed a U.S. patent application for new technology combining 3D printing and CNC machining.

16 Jul 2014

ACCCSA 2014: Michelman to Present on Off-line Coating Process

Michelman’s Mr. Alex Arellano, Territory Manager for Michelman’s Paper Coatings Group, will present a paper at ACCCSA 2014 demonstrating how Michelman’s extensive line of best-in-class barrier and functional coatings applied on off-line coaters can produce new coated paper solutions and new sales opportunities for corrugators and paper converters.

From Michelman Inc 16 Jul 2014

Teradyne J750Ex-HD Instrumentation Selected by UTAC to Extend Test Coverage

Teradyne, Inc. announced that United Test and Assembly Center, Ltd. (UTAC) selected the J750Ex-HD and placed a multi-system order to support its customers’ production ramps of consumer digital devices.

16 Jul 2014

Latest Techniques for Welding High-Strength Steels and Aluminum

As vehicle design and construction evolve, so too must collision repair procedures, equipment and shops. Learn the latest techniques for welding modern high-strength steels and aluminum by attending a free webcast presented by Elektron on July 17.

16 Jul 2014

LASER COMPONENTS Begins Production of Pyroelectric Detectors

LASER COMPONENTS has now expanded its infrared technology to include the in-house production of pyroelectric detectors after acquiring the US-based manufacturer Microwatt Applications LLC; with decades of expertise and experience, now operating as Laser Components Pyro Group Inc.

16 Jul 2014

Masterbatch Almond Shell Formulations Successfully Achieved on Standard Thermoplastic Matrixes

New masterbatches formulations with almond shell have been successfully achieved on standard thermoplastic matrixes in the framework of a research project. These formulations, which are ready for the market, have been effectively applied in two demonstrators: toy and auxiliary furniture with interesting aesthetic and mechanical properties fitting the focused applications.

16 Jul 2014