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Analytik Jena's contrAA Series Provides AAS Users with Significantly More Information

Thanks to the combination of a xenon lamp covering the entire relevant wavelength range, a high-resolution spectrometer and a CCD-detector, it has become possible to visually represent the absorption spectra of samples.

From Analytik Jena 18 Jun 2014

PlastiComp Introduces New Line of Basalt Fiber Reinforced LFT Composites

PlastiComp, Inc., a global leader in long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) materials and technologies, announced that it has introduced a line of basalt fiber reinforced LFT composites. These new long fiber productsoffer a significant increase in performance over short basalt fiber filled materials and are available in multiple resins matriceswith30-60% by weight fiber loadings.

18 Jun 2014

Michell Instruments' XTC601 Binary Gas Analyzer for Fine Control of Hydrogen in Heat Treatment Furnaces

Unlike many similar analyzers, which act as blind transmitters and require a separate display to be installed, the XTC601’s built-in interface not only allows users to interrogate, configure and even calibrate the unit in situ, but offers this at a price which is comparable to a typical blind analyzer.

From Michell Instruments Ltd 18 Jun 2014

Freudenberg-NOK Develops New, Cost-Effective Silicone Material for Food and Beverage Industry

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies' (Freudenberg-NOK) Process Seals division has developed a new, cost-effective silicone material for the food and beverage industry that offers superior chemical and temperature resistance in aggressive environments.

18 Jun 2014

Global Forecast Report on Dielectric Material Market

According to the new market research report, the "Dielectric Material Market by Technology (OLED, LED, TFT-LCD, LED-LCD, Plasma, LCOS, DLP), Application (Conventional, 3D, Transparent, Flexible), Material (Metal Oxide, a-Silicon, LTPS, PET, PEN, Photonic Crystals) & by Geography - Global Forecast to 2013 - 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the global dielectric material market is projected to cross $50 billion by 2020, growing at a moderate CAGR from 2013 to 2020.

18 Jun 2014

Alcoa Announces Technology Investment to Produce Lighter Jet Engine Blades

Leading aerospace manufacturer Alcoa is expanding in Virginia to capture demand for next-generation aircraft engine parts. The Company is investing $25 million at its Alcoa Power and Propulsion facility in Hampton, Virginia to scale-up a breakthrough process technology that cuts the weight of its highest-volume jet engine blades by 20 percent and significantly improves aerodynamic performance.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 18 Jun 2014

Shanghai International Ad & Sign Expo to Feature Phoseon’s UV LED Curing Systems

Since 2002, Phoseon Technology has pioneered the use of LEDs for UV curing applications with a 100% focus on UV LED curing technology. Come see Phoseon's market leading UV LED solutions at the upcoming Shanghai International Ad & Sign Expo (booth number W1-594). UV LED curing technology is ideal for the UV curing of inks in digital inkjet, screen, flexographic and other printing processes.

18 Jun 2014

Boston College Professor Receives 2014 Eni Award for New Frontiers in Hydrocarbons

Known as the 'Nobel Prize for Energy,' the Eni Award recognizes Hoveyda's development of innovative catalysts that power life science and medical research

18 Jun 2014

Dow Electronic Materials Introduces More Sustainable Surface Finishing Solutions at O&S Trade Fair

Dow Electronic Materials, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, remains committed to value-added solutions addressing industry demands for reduced environmental impact, enhanced performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

From Dow Electronics 18 Jun 2014

Siemens Metals Technologies Receives Order from Southwire Company

Siemens Metals Technologies has received an order from the Southwire Company, Carrollton, Georgia, USA, to supply a copper rod system for industrial materials company Guangqing Copper Co., Ltd. of Liao Cheng, China. The new mill is designed to produce 230,000 metric tons of copper rod per year and will be located in Lioacheng City, Shandong Province, with commissioning expected in late 2015.

18 Jun 2014

Crowd-Funding Campaign Launched on Indiegogo for CreoPop 3D Pen

CreoPop today announced the launch of its crowd-funding campaign on Indiegogo at igg.me/at/CreoPop for the world's first 3D pen with cool ink.

18 Jun 2014

3D Printing Footprint at 2015 International CES Doubles from 2014 CES

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that the 3D printing footprint at the 2015 International CES® has doubled from the 2014 CES. Returning for its second year, the 3D Printing Marketplace, presented by TCT Magazine + Personalize, will feature more than 30 innovative companies showcasing the latest advancements in 3D printing technology.

18 Jun 2014