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Exa's Simulation Technology Helps Improve Fuel Economy for SuperTruck

Exa® Corporation, a global innovator of fluids simulation solutions for product engineering, stated that Cummins Inc. and Peterbilt Motors Company, the first companies to announce their SuperTruck for the Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck Program, credited Exa's technology and engineering expertise as instrumental in the success of their recently announced vehicle.

24 Mar 2014

Worldwide Strategic Overview of the Paint and Coatings Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Competitive Intelligence 2014: Analysis of the Paint and Coatings Market--Global Trends and Strategies of Key Suppliers" company profile to their offering.

From Research and Markets 24 Mar 2014

Exceldor's Fresh Products Now Available in Cascades’ EVOK Packaging

Cascades and Exceldor are pleased to announce that most of Exceldor's line of fresh products is now available in EVOK packaging from Cascades. Made from 25% recycled material, EVOK is the first polystyrene foam food tray (XPS) in North America to contain recycled material and to be found on grocery shelves. Exceldor has been using EVOK products since February 2014.

24 Mar 2014

Efficient Numerical Method to Study Behaviour of ‘Ring’ Polymers

The experimental and numerical study of the behaviour of polymers in concentrated solutions is a line of research that is still highly active. In the past, it enabled us to understand why materials like rubber have certain elastic properties.

24 Mar 2014

Wastech Offers Heavy Metal Removal Systems

When using a pump lift station system for wastewater treatment and many other industrial and laboratory processes, it is necessary to work with heavy metals like Nickel, Chrome, Zinc, Cadmium and Copper, among others. Yet, these common industrial byproducts can pose considerable health risks.

24 Mar 2014

Unique Process for Black Nickel P.T.F.E. Polymer Plating

Poly-Plating, Inc., a nickel and metal plating facility located in Chicopee, MA, is touting its black nickel P.T.F.E. polymer plating services for custom projects. The process is designated as Poly-Ond-B.

24 Mar 2014

Global Trends & Forecasts Report on 3D Printing Materials Market

The report "3D Printing Materials Market by Plastics (ABS, PLA, Nylon & Others), By Metals (Steel, Titanium, Gold & Others), by Ceramics (Silica, Glass & Others), by Others (Laywood & Others), by Forms & by End-User Industries - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018", defines and segments the 3D printing materials market with an analysis and forecast of the volumes and revenues of materials individually. Along with this, the volume & revenue of materials by forms such as filaments, powders, and liquids are also discussed.

24 Mar 2014

Eaton to Establish New Manufacturing Facility in the Philippines

Power management company Eaton today announced that it will invest in a new manufacturing facility in the Philippines for its electrical business to further expand its operations in the Asia Pacific market. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today, and was attended by representatives from government, local organizations and Eaton leadership.

From Eaton Corporation 24 Mar 2014

Microplasma Transistors Withstand High Temperatures and Ionizing Radiation in Nuclear Reactors

University of Utah electrical engineers fabricated the smallest plasma transistors that can withstand high temperatures and ionizing radiation found in a nuclear reactor. Such transistors someday might enable smartphones that take and collect medical X-rays on a battlefield, and devices to measure air quality in real time.

24 Mar 2014

Biofore Concept Car Celebrates International Day of Forests

The Biofore Concept Car, a joint production of UPM and the Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, celebrates the International Day of Forests on Friday 21 March at the UN’s Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

From UPM 21 Mar 2014

Highly Fragmented Nature Hinders Growth of Global Flexible Packaging Market

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

From Research and Markets 21 Mar 2014

Novel Method for Testing Materials with 3D Images

Ultrasound is a proven technology in components testing, but until now eva- luating the data has always been quite a time-consuming process. At the Hannover Messe from April 7-11, Fraunhofer researchers will be presenting their optimized ultrasonic testing solution – a method for testing materials quickly and reliably with the help of 3D images (Hall 2, Booth D18).

21 Mar 2014

BASF Presents New Powder and Liquid Coatings at PaintExpo

BAS F’s Coatings division is presenting an array of new developments and refinements at the PaintExpo, in response to the ever higher requirements for surface coatings. PaintExpo, the leading international trade fair for industrial coating technology, will take place from April 8 to 11, 2014, with around 460 exhibitors from 24 countries. It is already the fifth time that the fair will be held at the Karlsruhe fairgrounds.

From BASF Corporation 21 Mar 2014

Fraunhofer Researchers Lay Groundwork for Sustainable Production

Scarce and expensive raw materials, rising energy prices, climate protection and demographic shifts leave industrial production with a lot to contend with in the coming years. In the “ E3-production” lighthouse project, Fraunhofer researchers are laying the groundwork needed to achieve sustainable production. They will be at the Hannover Messe from April 7-11 to showcase the first project solutions (Hall 2 and Hall 17).

21 Mar 2014

Axalta Coating Systems Develops Special Diamond Red Formulation for Peterbilt Truck

Axalta Coating Systems, the leading North American manufacturer of heavy-duty truck coatings, has developed a special formulation of Diamond Red exclusively for Peterbilt to celebrate the company’s 75th Anniversary.

21 Mar 2014