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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

Entegris Inaugurates New i2M Center for Advanced Materials Science in Massachusetts

Entegris Inc., a Billerica-based materials and solutions provider to the microelectronics industries, today inaugurated its new i2M Center for Advanced Materials Science in Bedford, Massachusetts.

19 Jun 2014

EMCORE to Deliver High-Efficiency, Multi-Junction Solar Cells for SSL's Satellite Programs

EMCORE Corporation, a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optics and space solar power markets, announced today that it has entered into a new long-term supply agreement with Space Systems/Loral, LLC (SSL) to manufacture and deliver high-efficiency, multi-junction solar cells for SSL's satellite programs.

19 Jun 2014

Zircotec's Ceramic Coating Reduces Exhaust Temperature by 55 Percent in Moto2 Track Testing

Following extensive track testing, leading World Championship Moto2 team Marc VDS Racing has confirmed the significant cooling effects of Zircotec's plasma sprayed exhaust coatings, having measured exhaust surface temperature reductions of up to 55 percent.

From Zircotec 19 Jun 2014

XEI Scientific Granted Patent for TEM Vacuum Sample Loader

XEI Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce that the company has been granted US patent #US8716676B2, which describes a new device to load TEM sample holders into a vacuum chamber. The TEM loader, invented by George Sa...

From XEI Scientific 19 Jun 2014

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

Materials Science News

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

CE Week 2014 to Highlight Latest Trends in 3D Printing

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

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

Entegris Inaugurates New i2M Center for Advanced Materials Science in Massachusetts

EMCORE to Deliver High-Efficiency, Multi-Junction Solar Cells for SSL's Satellite Programs

Zircotec's Ceramic Coating Reduces Exhaust Temperature by 55 Percent in Moto2 Track Testing

XEI Scientific Granted Patent for TEM Vacuum Sample Loader

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

PlastiComp Introduces New Line of Basalt Fiber Reinforced LFT Composites

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

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

Global Forecast Report on Dielectric Material Market

Alcoa Announces Technology Investment to Produce Lighter Jet Engine Blades

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

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