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PolyOne Introduces NEU View Radiopaque Translucent Solutions

PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions has announced the launch of NEU™ View Radiopaque Translucent Solutions, an innovative polymer formulation that provides catheter manufacturers and healthcare professionals enhanced material functionality and performance.

6 Mar 2014

ExxonMobil Chemical to Build Manufacturing Facilities for Halobutyl Rubber and Hydrocarbon Resin in Singapore

ExxonMobil Chemical announced today that it will build facilities to manufacture premium halobutyl rubber and Escorez hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin at its recently expanded petrochemical complex in Singapore. Engineering and procurement activities have begun, with construction expected to begin in the second half of 2014 and completion anticipated in 2017.

From ExxonMobil Chemical Company 6 Mar 2014

New High-Performance Terminal Sealant for Cost-Effective Manufacturing of TFT LCD Displays

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today introduced new Dow Corning® EA-2000 Silicone Adhesive, a high-performance terminal sealant for faster, more cost-effective manufacturing of thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD displays.

From Dow Corning 6 Mar 2014

AFOSR Awards YIP Grant for Designing Materials Inspired by Bone

Dr. Majid Minary, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at UT Dallas, has received funding to design high-performance materials inspired by bone.

6 Mar 2014

New High-Power SiC Schottky Diodes from Cree

Cree, Inc. introduces the new CPW5 Z-Rec® high-power silicon-carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes, the industry’s first commercially available family of 50 Amp SiC rectifiers. Designed to deliver the cost reduction, high efficiency, system simplicity and improved reliability of SiC technology to high power systems from 50kW to over 1MW, these new diodes can address demanding applications that include solar / PV inverters, industrial power supplies, induction heating, battery charging stations, wind turbine converters and traction inverters.

6 Mar 2014

Assured Automation Offers High-Performance Safety Shut-Off Valves for Biofuel Production

As energy consumption is predicted to increase by 84 percent by 2035, new sources of energy, including biofuels, will play a crucial role in meeting this demand. With the dramatic growth of this industry there comes a need for reliable flow components essential in all aspects of the biofuels production process. From small start-ups to large corporations, biofuel engineers rely on Assured Automation's high performance butterfly, angle body, and thermal and remote shutoff valves.

6 Mar 2014

IPC PAS Presents Real Science in an e-Book

Science knows everything and is always ready with a clear answer to any problem – this is what we think of science while leaving school and how the media present it. The real science is, however, different. What's like? The answer can be found in an e-book prepared by the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw.

6 Mar 2014

RTP Launches APWA Plus Wear and Friction Acetal Compounds

Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder RTP Company continues to strengthen its wear and friction compounds by introducing APWA Plus™ compounds - the latest advancement in its family of wear and friction acetal (POM) compounds.

From RTP Company 6 Mar 2014

IFPE: Trelleborg to Highlight Innovative Products and High Performance Rotary Seals

In facilitating the advancement of fluid power, motion control and power transmission applications, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions invites attendees at IFPE to visit its booth 81929 in South Hall 3, from March 4-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada.

6 Mar 2014

Study Finds Steady Innovation in Global Biomaterials Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Biomaterials Market" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 6 Mar 2014

Optical Surfaces Selected by Leading Spectrophotometer Manufacture for Beamsplitter Optics/Compensator Supply

A leading spectrophotometer manufacturer has chosen Optical Surfaces for the supply of ultra-high precision matched compensator or beamsplitter optics for the interferometer in its high-resolution FT-IR system.

6 Mar 2014

Bio-Rad's Spectroscopy Software To Be Used By Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will ...

From Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 5 Mar 2014

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Announce the Release of Solutions For Spectral Identification

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the release of KnowItAll® ATR/IR ID Expert&trad...

From Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 5 Mar 2014

New Line of Adhesives with Assorted Tack Levels

Adhesives Squares™, a leading manufacturer of custom pressure sensitive adhesives, is proud to introduceAssembly Squares™, its revolutionary line of adhesives formulated for assembly applications. Assembly Squares™are specifically designed to increase assembly speed and production by offering assorted tack levels, creating a temporary assist to a permanent bond.

From RS Industrial, Inc. 5 Mar 2014

Hardide Coatings Enters into Strategic Supply Agreement with General Electric

Hardide Coatings, provider of advanced surface coating technology, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Strategic Supply Agreement with the General Electric Company Inc. (GE).

From Hardide Coatings 5 Mar 2014