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New Doctoral Training Centre for ‘Materials for Demanding Environments'

The University of Manchester has been awarded £4.5million to establish a new Centre for Doctoral Training in ‘Materials for Demanding Environments', the Chancellor George Osborne announced today in Manchester.

31 Mar 2014

Increasing Applications Drive Growth of Global 3D Printing Materials Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global 3D Printing Materials Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 31 Mar 2014

Materion Performance Alloys Introduces Nickel Aluminum Bronze Continuous Cast Hollow Bars

Materion Performance Alloys has added nickel aluminum bronze (AMS 4881 C95520) continuous cast hollow bars to its product line of high performance alloys. AMS 4881 C95520 is a martensitic nickel aluminum bronze that offers higher strength and hardness than the other nickel aluminum bronze alloys.

31 Mar 2014

3D Systems to Exhibit at Baselworld 2014 Watch and Jewelry Show

3D Systems today announced it will be exhibiting at Baselworld 2014, the world's most important watch and jewelry show, from March 27–April 3, 2014 in Basel, Switzerland. In partnership with resellers from around the world, 3D Systems will be showing the 150,000 attendees how digital design and 3D printing can accelerate jewelers' production processes and business models.

From 3D Systems 31 Mar 2014

Specialized Nanostructure Allows Optical Clarity for Mollusk's Bioceramic Armor

The shells of a sea creature, the mollusk Placuna placenta, are not only exceptionally tough, but also clear enough to read through. Now, researchers at MIT have analyzed these shells to determine exactly why they are so resistant to penetration and damage — even though they are 99 percent calcite, a weak, brittle mineral.

31 Mar 2014

Forecast and Analysis Report on the Global Abrasives Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Abrasives Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 31 Mar 2014

ExxonMobil Chemical Opens New Manufacturing Plant for Metallocene Polyalphaolefin Synthetic Lubricant Base Stocks

ExxonMobil Chemical today announced the opening of its world-scale manufacturing facility that will enable the company to produce up to 50,000 tons of SpectraSyn Elite metallocene polyalphaolefin (mPAO) synthetic lubricant base stocks annually at its integrated refining and chemical complex in Baytown, Texas.

From ExxonMobil Chemical Company 29 Mar 2014

GSE Environmental’s Suzhou Manufacturing Plant Commences Production of Prime Roll of Liner

GSE Environmental, ("GSE" or the "Company"), the leading global provider of highly engineered geosynthetic containment solutions for environmental protection and confinement applications, is excited to announce that its newest manufacturing plant in Suzhou, China has produced its first prime quality roll of liner.

29 Mar 2014

New Ultra ONE, Light-Weight, Heavy-Duty Truck Wheel from Alcoa

Alcoa has rolled out the world’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel. This latest Alcoa innovation, the Ultra ONE™, will help trucks shed pounds for increased payload and fuel efficiency.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 29 Mar 2014

Forecast Report on Global Electronic Packaging Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Electronic Packaging Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 29 Mar 2014

New Centre for Doctoral Training for Advanced Chemical Products at University of Leeds

A new £7 million centre at the University of Leeds will lead UK research in manufacturing advanced chemical products.

29 Mar 2014

New Simulation and Game Institute Opens on the East Coast

George Mason University and Prince William County, a public-private partnership in Simulation and Game design, formally opened the new Simulation and Game Institute today.

29 Mar 2014

Alcoa to Curtail Smelting Capacity at São Luís and Poços de Caldas Smelters in Brazil

Alcoa today announced it will curtail 147,000 metric tons of smelting capacity at its São Luís (Alumar) and Poços de Caldas smelters in Brazil due to challenging global market conditions in primary aluminum and increased costs that have made the smelters uncompetitive. The curtailments are expected to be complete by the end of May 2014.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 29 Mar 2014

D & R Technology Installs Assembly Equipment for BMW X4 Crash Management Systems

D & R Technology Inc, wholly owned subsidiary of Novus Robotics Inc. (NRBT), announces successful installation of the assembly equipment for aluminum components incorporated into Crash Management Systems (CMS) of the new BMW X4.

29 Mar 2014

Diodes Introduces AL8812 DC-DC Converter for Dimmable MR16 LED Lamps

Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced the AL8812 DC-DC converter.

29 Mar 2014