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Saab Receives First Batch of Aircraft Structural Assemblies from Aerostructures Assemblies India

Aerostructures Assemblies India Pvt Ltd (AAI), has delivered its first batch of Aircraft Structural Assemblies to Saab. The assemblies are for the Airbus A380 program. The first batch of assemblies has been successfully delivered within just four months of inauguration of the Greenfield facility . These assemblies will be delivered by Saab to Airbus as part of a larger assembly.

25 Feb 2014

Novel Method Enables Study of Stress, Simultaneously, at the Macro and Micro Scales

When deciding what materials to use in building something, determining how those materials respond to stress and strain is often the first task. A material's macroscopic, or bulk, properties in this area — whether it can spring back into shape, for example — is generally the product of what is happening on a microscopic scale. When stress causes a material's constituent molecules to rearrange in a way such that they can't go back to their original positions, it is known as "plastic deformation."

25 Feb 2014

Research Report on Global Flexible Packaging Market

According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research "Flexible Packaging (Plastic, Paper, Aluminum Foil and Others) Market for Food & Beverages, Retail Non-Food, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019," the global demand for flexible packaging was valued at USD 73.56 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 99.10 billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2013 to 2019.

25 Feb 2014

First Known Biological Occurrence of ‘Disordered Hyperuniformity State’ Found in Chicken's Eye

Along with eggs, soup and rubber toys, the list of the chicken's most lasting legacies may eventually include advanced materials such as self-organizing colloids, or optics that can transmit light with the efficiency of a crystal and the flexibility of a liquid.

25 Feb 2014

‘Mr. Rare Earth’ Presented 2014 Acta Materialia Materials and Society Award

Karl A. Gschneidner Jr., senior metallurgist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory, was presented the 2014 Acta Materialia Materials and Society Award on February 18. The award honors scientists who have made a major positive impact on society through materials science.

25 Feb 2014

New Forecast Report on Latin America Adhesives and Sealants Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Latin America Adhesives and Sealants Market - Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 25 Feb 2014

Linde Highlights State-of-the-Art Cryogenic Technology for Precision Temperature and Process-Quality Control

Addressing the needs of bakeries, Linde North America is showcasing a range of state-of-the-art cryogenic technology for precision temperature and process-quality control. Linde process experts will be available during BakingTech, Mar. 2-4, at MarketPlace, 4-6 p.m. at the Shick table.

From Linde plc 25 Feb 2014

New Standard for Petri Plate Shelf Life and Storage Conditions

NanoLogix Inc., an innovator in the rapid detection, identification of live bacteria, and determination of their antibiotic resistance and sensitivity, announces that a New World Standard for Petri plate shelf life and storage conditions has been established by NanoLogix.

25 Feb 2014

H2W Technologies Launch New XZ Positioning Stage Gantry

H2W Technologies introduces a high acceleration, brushless linear motor driven, XZ positioning stage gantry for controlled dual axis motion profiles of customer supplied payloads.

From H2W Technologies, Inc. 25 Feb 2014

TenCate Announce Carbon Fibre Composite Supply Agreement for Alfa Romeo 4C

Following the joint development between TenCate Advanced Composites and the Adler Group with regard to the Alfa Romeo 4C chassis, an exclusive supply agreement has been reached for the use of carbon fibre composite prepr...

From Toray Advanced Composites 25 Feb 2014

ABB Produce Video on the Navigator 600 Series of Analyzers for Water Monitoring in Power Plants

ABB have released a new, narrated 7.5 minute video explaining the advantages and benefits of The ABB Navigator 600 series of analyzers for power plants.

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 25 Feb 2014

Magritek Announces Expansion in Worldwide Sales and Marketing Activities

Magritek, a leading provider of compact NMR and MRI instruments, are pleased to announce further expansion in company activities worldwide. With offices now in the USA, Germany & New Zealand, the company has added experienced leaders in instrumentation sales and product marketing.

From Magritek 25 Feb 2014

Strem Chemicals Receive Excellence Tier Ranking from SOCMA ChemStewards

Strem Chemicals, Inc. announced today that as a result of exceeding key performance requirements for the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates’ (SOCMA) ChemStewards® program, it has qualified for the program’s highest ranking, known as the Excellence Tier.

From Strem Chemicals 24 Feb 2014

New 8500 Series THz System To Be Discussed By Lake Shore at APS

Lake Shore Cryotronics, a leading innovator in solutions for measurement over a wide range of temperature and magnetic field conditions, announced today that it will be discussing its soon-to-released terahertz (THz) system for materials characterization at the upcoming American Physical Society March Meeting in Denver.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 24 Feb 2014