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Ashland Announces Global Increase in Prices of Redispersible Powders

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., is increasing the price of its Aquapas™ redispersible powders globally. Aquapas redispersible powders are used in a wide variety of construction applications, including external insulating foam systems, construction and tile adhesives, plasters, mortars and grouts.

From Ashland Inc 16 Apr 2014

$McPherson Introduces New Conical-Diffraction, Off-Plane X-ray Czerny-Turner$

McPherson Introduces New Conical-Diffraction, Off-Plane X-ray Czerny-Turner

For sorting laser harmonics and other applications, McPherson (Chelmsford, MA) is pleased to present a new conical-diffraction, off-plane X-ray Czerny-Turner (OP-XCT). Designed for operation from 8 to 125 nm (10 to 150 eV), the OP-XCT operates as a monochromator or imaging spectrograph. With a coarse diffraction grating and CCD, it can survey a very broad EUV wavelength swath, dispersing from 10 to 140 nm on a detector 12 mm wide.

From McPherson Inc 16 Apr 2014

OSRAM Places Order for Altatech’s Orion LedMax Wafer Inspection and Metrology System

Altatech, a subsidiary of Soitec, announced today that the company received an order for its Orion LedMax wafer inspection and metrology system from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, one of the world's leading manufacturers of opto electronic components. OSRAM will use the tool to improve the performance, cost efficiency and yield of its LED-processing operations.

16 Apr 2014

Analytik Announce VideometerLab3 Multi-Spectral Imaging System

Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, are pleased to announce the availability of Videometer’s latest multi-spectral imaging system, the VideometerLab 3, for their customers in the UK and Ireland.

From Analytik Ltd 15 Apr 2014

The SPECORD PLUS Offers Limitless Possibilities for UV/Vis Research

Thanks to an extensive range of accessories the SPECORD® PLUS UV/Vis spectrophotometers from Analytik Jena AG provide individuality and flexible operation in routine and special analysis.

From Analytik Jena US 15 Apr 2014

Recent Seminar on Portable GC/MS Focuses on Miniaturisation of this Technology for Laboratory Grade Results

A recent seminar at the Open University attracted delegates from a wide range of industries, researchers and regulators. Focusing on a portable GC/MS, the speakers explained how minitiarisation of the technology has helped to create a highly sophisticated instrument that is able to deliver laboratory-grade results in the field.

From Gasmet Technologies Oy 15 Apr 2014

JMC Steel Group to Revitalize and Modernize Wheatland Tube Facility

Wheatland Tube, a JMC Steel Group operating company, has launched a revitalization program for its Council Avenue location in Wheatland, Pennsylvania. The company is adding new equipment, realigning the manufacturing footprint and automating many processes in the facility.

15 Apr 2014

Sandia Completes Full-Scale Wind Tunnel Test of B61-12 Gravity Bomb Mock-Up Unit

Sandia National Laboratories has finished eight days of testing a full-scale mock unit representing the aerodynamic characteristics of the B61-12 gravity bomb in a wind tunnel.

From Sandia National Laboratories 15 Apr 2014

BASF Invests €2.5 Million to Expand Waterborne Automotive Coatings Production at Brazil Demarchi Site

BASF has invested €2.5 million in its Demarchi coatings site, located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, to expand its capacity to service Brazil’s automotive industry with waterborne automotive coatings.

From BASF Corporation 15 Apr 2014

New Report Highlights Key Growth Strategies of Major Players in the Global 3D Printing Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global 3D Printing Market 2013-2020: New Technology, Materials & Applications Analysis" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 15 Apr 2014

Compound Semiconductor Honors EMCORE with CS Industry Award for Terahertz Systems Technology

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 received Compound Semiconductor's 2014 CS Industry Award as a joint winner with Lake Shore Cryotronics in the metrology, test and measurement category for EMCORE's terahertz systems technology designed into the Lake Shore 8500 Series Terahertz (THz) System for Material Characterization.

15 Apr 2014

New Terahertz Optical Sampling System from Advantest

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation announced today that it has started sales of a new terahertz optical sampling system, the TAS7400TS. The flexible design of the new system allows the user to freely configure the terahertz source and detector modules, creating unparalleled versatility. This system can be paired with a variety of terahertz source modules covering three different spectral ranges within the terahertz frequency band.

From Advantest Corporation 15 Apr 2014

Global Packaging Company, MeadWestvaco, Renews Partnership with Xerox for IT Management Services

MeadWestvaco (MWV) has chosen to renew its partnership with Xerox for IT management services as the global packaging company continues to grow in targeted packaging and specialty chemicals markets.

15 Apr 2014

BASF to Highlight Plastics Solutions at Chinaplas 2014

BASF and its customers are innovating with plastics solutions in Asia Pacific to address the sustainability challenges of the region and the world. At Chinaplas 2014, BASF will demonstrate solutions that help local and international companies compete in areas such as lightweight solutions that improve automotive fuel efficiency and comfort; consumer product safety; buildings with better environmental performance; and manufacturing efficiency, which is enhanced through accelerated polymer densification and other process innovations.

From BASF Corporation 15 Apr 2014

Puget’s IdeaWerk 3D Printers Available for Pre-Order

Puget Technologies, an emerging leader in the 3D printing sector, announces its IdeaWerk high performance 3D printers will be available for pre-order starting on Wednesday, April 16 at the introductory price of $999. Coupled with premium tech support and warranty service options, the IdeaWerk 3D printer brings innovation and customer experience closer together and is designed specifically to meet the growing consumer demand for 3D printing value.

15 Apr 2014