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SPE Honors Akron Rubber Recycling Pioneer with 2014 International Award

A pioneer in rubber recycling, Dr. Avraam Isayev, distinguished professor of polymer engineering at The University of Akron, received the 2014 International Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).

28 Apr 2014

USA Science & Engineering Festival: Airwolf 3D to Highlight High-Performance 3D Printers

Airwolf 3D will be showcasing its American-made high-performance 3D printers in Booth #3125 Hall C at the 3rd USA Science & Engineering Festival taking place April 26 and 27 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center here from 9am to 6pm daily.

28 Apr 2014

Celanese to Exhibit and Deliver Papers on Material Innovations at SPE ANTEC 2014

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, is presenting eight technical papers during the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC) April 28-30, 2014, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

From Celanese Corporation 28 Apr 2014

Analysis Report on Global Polypropylene Foams Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Polypropylene Foams Market - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

28 Apr 2014

Solidia’s CO2-Curing Technology Can Help Reduce Water Usage in Cement, Concrete Production

A white paper on water use in the global production of cement and concrete finds that a savings of two billion tons of water per year could be realized with the adoption of a patented process developed by Solidia Technologies® that cures concrete with carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of water.

28 Apr 2014

USG Enters Collaboration with XL Brands to Develop Novel Technologies for Flooring Industry

USG Corporation, a leading building products company, today announced a strategic partnership with XL Brands®, the nation’s largest private label manufacturer of floor covering adhesives.

28 Apr 2014

University of the Witwatersrand Use Nikon Metrology Micro-CT Scanner on Latest Research Project

The University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg is using a Nikon Metrology micro-CT scanner in its Palaeosciences Centre.

From Nikon Metrology 28 Apr 2014

Nordson DAGE Receives SMT China Vision Award for 4000 Optima Bondtester

Nordson DAGE, a division of Nordson Corporation, announces that it has been awarded a 2014 SMT China Vision Award in the category of Functional Test for its 4000 Optima Bondtester with Unique Multi-function Cartridge. The award was presented to the company during an April 23, 2014 ceremony at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center during NEPCON China.

26 Apr 2014

Sirrus Introduces 1,1-Disubstituted Alkene Technology

Sirrus, a manufacturer of high-performance monomers formerly known as Bioformix, has successfully developed a new chemistry platform that promises to transform a range of adhesive, coating, printing and resin applications for the automotive, building and construction, packaging, electronics and other industries.

26 Apr 2014

Kraton Introduces New Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymers

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc., a leading global innovator and producer of Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBCs) and other engineered polymers, today announced the introduction of two new hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (HSBCs).

26 Apr 2014

Developed Regions Dominate the Global Ceramic Coatings Market

The report, "Ceramic Coatings Market by Technology (Thermal Spray, PVD, CVD, Others), by Type (Oxide, Carbide, Nitride - Coatings) and by Application (Transportation & Automotive, Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare) - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019", defines and segments the global Ceramic Coatings Market with an analysis and forecast for technology, types, and applications by volume as well value.

26 Apr 2014

Chinaplas 2014: Addivant Adds Three POLYBOND Coupling Agents

Addivant™, the new, global company bringing fresh thinking to the polymer and rubber industries, announces three additions to the POLYBOND® polymer modifier product line at Chinaplas 2014. POLYBOND® 7200 coupling agent offers polyolefin processers the highest level of performance in adhesion and filler coupling.

26 Apr 2014

CE Week Launches Inaugural 3D Printing Make-Off

CE Week announced today the launch of the inaugural 3D Printing Make-Off, scheduled for June 25-26, during CE Week 2014, the consumer electronics (CE) industry’s annual mid-year event in New York City.

26 Apr 2014

New York International Auto Show

The New York International Auto Show roared into the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center this week and Toyota, the world’s top automakers, made a splash with 3D printed versions of its FT-1 concept car by MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry.

From MakerBot 26 Apr 2014

BASF Named 2014 Automotive News Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence Award Winner

BASF – the leading chemical supplier to the automotive industry – was named a 2014 Automotive News Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence (PACE) Award winner in the product category for the Ultramid ® A3L polyamide resin. The mold-in-color high touch, high gloss black product was used on Ford interior door switch bezels.

From BASF Corporation 26 Apr 2014