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Trends and Forecast Report on Global Ceramic Coating Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Ceramic Coatings (Oxide, Carbide, Nitride) Market Trends & Forecast to 2019" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 5 May 2014

New DittoPro ‘Prosumer’ 3D Printer from Tinkerine

Tinkerine Studios Ltd., a Canadian 3D printer company that manufactures and distributes 3D printers and software, today announced the launch of DittoPro, the 3D printing industry's first affordable prosumer (the market segment that offers professional-grade equipment at a consumer level price) 3D printer.

5 May 2014

JEC Americas 2014: Cytec to Exhibit Latest Prepregs, Resin Systems and Adhesive Technologies

Cytec Industries Inc. (CYT) will be exhibiting at JEC Americas 2014, Atlanta, on Stand 1240, Hall A and showcasing its latest technology portfolio developments.

5 May 2014

PCIM Europe: Indium to Present on Flux-Coated Preforms and Solder TIMs

Indium Corporation technology experts will present at PCIM Europe May 20–22 in Nuremberg, Germany.

5 May 2014

NORTEC 600 Series High-Performance Eddy Current Flaw Detectors Released by Olympus

The NORTEC 600 incorporates the latest advancements in high-performance digital circuitry and eddy current flaw detection into one compact and durable unit. With its crisp and vivid 5.7 inch VGA display, one of the most brilliant displays available on the portable eddy current flaw detector market, and true full-screen mode, the NORTEC 600 is capable of producing user-selectable, highly contrast eddy current signals in any lighting condition.

From Evident Corporation - NDT 5 May 2014

ElvaX "The Next Generation" Desktop XRF Spectrometer Launched by Xcalibur XRF Services

Engineered to meet the growing demand for precise qualitative and quantitative analysis of solids, liquids and powders, the ElvaX systems delivers precision and accuracy, providing rapid qualitative and quantitative analysis for hundreds of applications.

From Xcalibur XRF Services 5 May 2014

Optimised Metal Powders for Additive Manufacturing From LPW Technology To be Presented at RAPID 2014

LPW Technology Ltd, a market leader in the development and supply of optimised metal powders for additive manufacturing (AM), will present new research on powder re-use at RAPID 2014 (Detroit, 9-12th June).

From Carpenter Additive 2 May 2014

Masterchem Industries Announces New Primer Sealer Product

Masterchem Industries, maker of KILZ® brand products, today announced KILZ® HIDE-ALL™, a new primer sealer product exclusively available at Lowe's stores nationwide. Available in a project size two gallon bucket, the primer and sealer offers contractors, paint and wall covering professionals, remodeling professionals and property managers excellent hide at a competitive price point.

2 May 2014

ITW Announces Sale Completion of Industrial Packaging Segment to The Carlyle Group

Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Industrial Packaging segment to The Carlyle Group for $3.2 billion, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

From Illinois Tool Works Inc. 2 May 2014

Alcoa to Supply Aluminum Sheet to Spirit AeroSystems

Alcoa, the global leader in aerospace sheet and plate products, today announced it has signed a long-term agreement to supply aluminum sheet to Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in a contract valued at approximately $290 million over five years.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 2 May 2014

Michelman Introduces New Nomar 73 Abrasion Resistant Coating

Michelman has introduced Nomar® 73, a new coating that is applied to paper and corrugated to protect packaged goods from abrasions that can occur while the package is in transit.

From Michelman Inc 2 May 2014

New Experimental Results Can Impact Design of Future Catalysts

Natural gas (methane) can be converted into hydrogen (H2), which is used in clean energy, synthetic fertilizers, and many other chemicals. The reaction requires water and a nickel catalyst. Methane and water molecules attach on the catalyst's surface, where they dissociate into their atomic components.

2 May 2014

Agilent Technologies Announces Acquisition of Gradient Design Automation’s Electrothermal Analysis Technology

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced its acquisition of electrothermal analysis technology from Gradient Design Automation, the maker of HeatWave electrothermal analysis software. Agilent EEsof EDA now has sole ownership of Gradient’s core technology and will serve customers of both the integrated Advanced Design System software solution and Gradient’s HeatWave solution.

From Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2 May 2014

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Offers Two Highly Effective Zinc-Magnesium-Based Corrosion Protection Solutions

The world’s first zinc-magnesium coatings in outer skin quality for the automotive industry: With ZM EcoProtect and ZM PrimeProtect, ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe is the first steel producer in the world to offer two highly effective zinc-magnesium-based corrosion protection solutions that meet the high surface requirements for exposed body panels. These innovative products were developed by research teams at ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG in Duisburg and Dortmund.

2 May 2014

Launch of New Project to Accelerate Improvements in Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

As hydrogen fuel cell vehicles continue to roll out in increasing numbers, the infrastructure for fueling them must expand as well. To this end, a new project launched by the Energy Department and led by Sandia National Laboratories and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will work in support of H2USA, the public private partnership introduced in 2013 by the Energy Department and industry stakeholders to address the challenge of hydrogen infrastructure.

2 May 2014