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Nelson Global Products Acquires Brazilian Structural Tube Manufacturer, TuboPress

Nelson Global Products Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of tube-acoustic-and safety and structural products for commercial vehicle markets, has announced a second recent acquisition in Brazil -- the newest being a structural tube manufacturer -- TuboPress, Araucaria, Brazil.

13 Feb 2014

BASF Introduces New VOCat 200 Series Base Metal Catalyst

BASF has introduced the newest catalyst to its VOCat™ product family - the VOCat 200 series base metal catalyst. The offering broadens the portfolio of tailor-made solutions designed to meet customers’ specific requirements for control of vent gas emissions from purified terephthalic acid (PTA) production processes.

From BASF Corporation 13 Feb 2014

New StatRez Static Control Flooring Systems Launched by Arizona Polymer Flooring

Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF), a manufacturer of high-performance flooring products and concrete coating systems, is pleased to announce the launch of StatRez™ Static Control Flooring Systems, which are designed to protect areas requiring static dissipative or conductive flooring.

13 Feb 2014

MakerBot Invites Applications for Summer Intern Program

In just five short years, MakerBot has helped define and become a leader within a new industry: desktop 3D printing. Now MakerBot is on a mission to bring 3D printing to everyone! With a workforce that is rapidly expanding, growing from just three employees in 2009, to 40 in 2011, 160 in 2012, and now more than 450 in 2014, MakerBot has opportunities this summer to bring in passionate, driven, talented interns to work with the company.

13 Feb 2014

Dow to Showcase Recent Developments of Composite Systems at JEC Europe 2014

Dow’s leadership in material science and the unique combination of epoxy and polyurethane chemistry together with the DowAksa joint venture for carbon fiber and derivatives enables efficient fabrication of stronger, lightweight and more durable composites.

From Dow Chemicals 13 Feb 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Offers 3M’s Expanded Range of VHB Tapes

3M, the world’s leading adhesives manufacturer, has just announced the expansion of its VHB Tape RPXX series. The new product range will include five different callipers with both paper and filmic liner variants and is available for purchase from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe.

From Ellsworth Adhesives Europe 13 Feb 2014

Model 440 CHN Analyzer from Exeter Analytical Inc. System of Choice for Contract Research Organizations

The Model 440 CHN analyzer from Exeter Analytical Inc. has become the system of choice for many Contract Research Organizations and Service Labs because of its proven ability to accurately analyze the widest range of sample types - quickly, easily and reliably.

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 12 Feb 2014

E Instruments Releases New Hand-Held Combustion Gas Analyzer for Industrial Use

The new E1100 hand-held combustion analyzer from E Instruments is a rugged unit for boiler, burner, engine, turbine, furnace, and other combustion applications.

From Sauermann Americas 12 Feb 2014

Leica Microsystems Launches the DCM8 3D Surface Metrology Instrument

Leica Microsystems launches the Leica DCM8 for non-destructive three-dimensional surface profiling.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 12 Feb 2014

Fastener Manufacturer Purchases Ambrell's EKOHEAT Technology for Fastener Hot Heading

Ambrell, a leading manufacturer of induction heating systems, has sold four EKOHEAT 45 kW/100 kHz induction heating systems to a fastener manufacturer.

From Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions 12 Feb 2014

Airwolf 3D to Demonstrate Accurate, Autonomous 3D Printer at ATX West

Engineers attending ATX West looking for a high-performance 3D printer for rapid prototyping within cutting-edge robotics, automation and assembly technologies will receive spectacular live demonstrations of Airwolf 3D’s AW3D HD at Booth #3390 here this week.

12 Feb 2014

University of Baltimore Law Center Named ‘Best Façade’ at First Annual Best of Design Awards

Tecnoglass, Inc. (“Tecnoglass” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and associated aluminum products for the global residential and commercial construction industries, announced today that The John and Frances Angelos Law Center at the University Of Baltimore was named “Best Façade” at the First Annual Best of Design Awards, sponsored by The Architects Newspaper. More than 250 projects were submitted for consideration.

12 Feb 2014

Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market in India Poised to Achieve Substantial Growth

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Opportunities for Unsaturated Polyester Resin in Indian Composites Industry: 2013-2018 Trend, Forecast and Competitive Analysis" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 12 Feb 2014

Researchers Identify Replacement for Flammable Component of Lithium-Ion Batteries

In studying a material that prevents marine life from sticking to the bottom of ships, researchers led by chemist Joseph DeSimone at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified a surprising replacement for the only inherently flammable component of today's lithium-ion batteries: the electrolyte.

12 Feb 2014

BASF Launches ‘Team Chemistry Challenge’ for Students

Today BASF Corporation launched the “Team Chemistry Challenge” to promote collaboration among university students at the University of Michigan (U-M). In its second year, the challenge asks students to identify how mass customization will affect the car buying experience in the future. BASF will award a total of $25,000 to the top three submissions as judged by BASF and U-M personnel.

From BASF Corporation 12 Feb 2014