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EDN Honors Teradyne J750Ex-HD with 2014 Best in Test Award

Teradyne, Inc. announced that EDN, part of UBM Tech's portfolio of communities for the electronics industry, has honored the J750Ex-HD with a 2014 Best in Test award. The winners are selected online by the EDN community.

19 Mar 2014

SEMICON China: Linde LienHwa to Highlight Gases in Electronics Manufacturing

This week Linde LienHwa (LLH) China, a joint venture between The Linde Group and Taiwan MiTac Group, will be exhibiting at SEMICON China 2014 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Exhibiting at the largest microelectronics industry event in China, serving the Semiconductor, Flat Panel Display (FPD), LED, MEMS, and related technology markets, LLH will showcase the Group’s portfolio of gases and services in electronics manufacturing at Hall N1, booth #1443.

19 Mar 2014

Alcoa to Invest $13 Million to Expand Székesfehérvár Wheel Manufacturing Plant

Alcoa, the inventor and global leader of forged aluminum wheels, is investing US$13 million to expand its wheel manufacturing plant in Europe, to meet growing demand for its lightweight, durable, low-maintenance aluminum truck wheels.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 19 Mar 2014

UPM Utilizes Innovative Biomaterials in Biofore Concept Car

The Biofore Concept Car showcases the use of UPM’s innovative biomaterials in the automotive industry. The majority of parts traditionally made from plastics are replaced with high quality, safe and durable biomaterials, UPM Formi and UPM Grada, which can significantly improve the overall environmental performance of car manufacturing. The Biofore Concept Car is designed and manufactured by students from the Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

From UPM 19 Mar 2014

Exeter Analytical Elemental Analyzer Helps Assess Value of Waste Material as Potential Fuel Feedstock

Exeter Analytical Inc. has announced how their Model 440 CHN Elemental Analyzer is being widely used to determine the suitability of a waste material for use as a fuel in waste to energy plants.

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 19 Mar 2014

New Vortex Blend Overhead Stirrer from Asynt

Asynt has developed a new adaption of its Vortex overhead stirrer, called the Vortex Blend, specifically to cater for the requirement of scientists who need to test new formulations and blends in parallel.

From Asynt 19 Mar 2014

Durable Polycarbonate's from SABIC Help to Create Winter Olympic Games Medal

Champion athletes at the recent winter games in Russia can feel confident that their medals will remain pristine for years to come, thanks, in part, to the use of durable polycarbonate (PC) sheet from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 18 Mar 2014

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Lockheed Martin with Three 2014 Manufacturing Leadership Awards

Lockheed Martin has been recognized with three 2014 Manufacturing Leadership Awards (ML Awards) recognizing achievements in advanced manufacturing, environmentally friendly practices and customer relationships. The ML Awards are administered by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, Frost & Sullivan – a global business leadership network.

18 Mar 2014

Forecast Report on Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market

The report "Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market by End Industry (Automotive, Building & Construction, Engineering, Footwear, Hose & Tube, Medical, and Wire & Cable) & Geography -Trends & Forecasts to 2018", defines and segments the global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market with analysis and forecasting of the global revenue and consumption. It also identifies driving and restraining factors for the global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market with analysis of trends, opportunities, burning issues, winning imperatives.

18 Mar 2014

UBM Canon to Present on 3D Printing at Design & Manufacturing New England

3D printing is not new, but the range of possibilities for this technology has been expanding rapidly. No longer used only for prototypes or patterns in industry, 3D printing is increasingly being used to manufacture parts in a wide variety of industries. The following video shows just some of its capabilities.

18 Mar 2014

New Technique to Apply Sorbents to Heat Exchangers without Obstructing Heat and Mass Transfer

New materials and technologies are making it possible to utilize thermal energy more efficiently. Visit Hall 13 at the Hannover Messe (April 7-11) to find out how researchers from the Fraunhofer Energy Alliance are applying this to heat and cool spaces and industrial processes.

18 Mar 2014

Huawei Awards Spansion Green Certification for Environmental Conscientiousness

Spansion Inc., a global leader in embedded systems solutions, has been awarded Huawei Green Certification in recognition of Spansion's ability to ensure product content and manufacturing processes meet or exceed Huawei's stringent green requirements. The certification is given following a strict qualification process and is valid for two years.

18 Mar 2014

Complete Chemical Mechanical Polishing Solution from Mega Fluid Systems and Entrepix

Mega Fluid Systems Inc., a leading supplier of chemical and slurry delivery equipment, and Entrepix Inc., a leading provider of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) equipment and process services, today announced a partnership agreement. The combined expertise of both teams has already led to the development of a complete CMP solution for a 200mm fab upgrade project.

18 Mar 2014

Forecast Report on Injection Molding Machine Industry in China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Research and Forecast of Injection Molding Machine Industry in China, 2014-2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 18 Mar 2014

New Metal Materials for Additive Manufacturing from EOS

EOS, the technology and market leader for design-driven and industrial Additive Manufacturing solutions, expands its metal materials portfolio with EOS Titanium Ti64ELI and EOS StainlessSteel 316L. Christiane Krempl, Product Marketing Manager Metals at EOS, adds: “A broader variety of titanium and stainless steel materials mirrors the ever-changing requirements among our customers and opens up new fields of application.”

From EOS GmbH, Electro Optical Systems 18 Mar 2014