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Starfire Systems Develops New Family of SOL-GEL Based Inorganic Oxide Forming Polymers

Starfire Systems, Inc., a leader in the field of Polymer-to-Ceramic™ technology, is pleased to announce the development of a new and novel family of inorganic oxide forming polymers. These SOL-GEL based materials are designed to form metallic-oxide ceramics composites and oxidation protective coatings for metals.

24 Jan 2014

Plastics Color Plans Expansion of Illinois Production Facility

PCC (Plastics Color Corporation), a leading supplier of color concentrates, compounds, custom-functional masterbatches and other polymer technologies, has announced plans to significantly expand production capacity at its Calumet City, Illinois manufacturing facility. The expansion will add 40,000 square feet to the building and a minimum of one multi-function production line.

24 Jan 2014

Trend, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis Report on Global Bioplastic Industry

The global bioplastic industry is expected to witness significant growth and reach an estimated $7.02 billion by 2018. The major forces that are driving bioplastic market are high consumer acceptance, danger posed by climate change, increasing price of fossil materials, and dependence on fossil resources.

From Lucintel 24 Jan 2014

Latest Innovation in Multi-Layer Insulation Products from CAD Cut

CAD Cut, Inc., a Web Industries company, is proud to announce the latest innovation in multi-layer insulation (MLI) products, CAD Cut Cryokits™. By combining customized MLI blankets and co-rolled insulation material into a single kit, CAD Cut Cryokits offer manufacturers an easy to order, easy to use cryogenic insulation system that lowers labor and material costs while decreasing installation times.

24 Jan 2014

Hybrid Develops New UV Curing Formulation

Hybrid Coating Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that it has expanded its technology with a new UV curing formulation. The Company's new formulation is the only non isocyanate UV curing polyurethane formulation in the world. This new formulation allows the Company's floor coating products to fully cure within an hour instead of 7 days which is currently the normal industry standard.

24 Jan 2014

Praxair Completes Plant Upgrades and Construction of New Facilities

Praxair, Inc. announced that the company has completed an upgrade to its air separation liquefaction capabilities in Fort Saskatchewan and Prentiss, Alberta. In addition, Praxair has completed the construction of new carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen distribution and storage facilities in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia.

24 Jan 2014

Puget Signs MOU with Weistek to Intensify Market Distribution of 3D Printers

Puget Technologies today announced an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed with Weistek, the award-winning international manufacturer of advanced 3D printers.

24 Jan 2014

Spider Silk May be a Thermal Insulator Rather Than a Good Conductor

Two years ago, researchers from Iowa State University (USA) published a study which concluded that spider silk conducts heat as well as metals. Now, a team from the University of the Basque Country (Spain) has repeated the experiment and the results throw this discovery into question. This has reaffirmed the need to validate scientific findings before proclaiming their validity in the press.

24 Jan 2014

Anomet Offers Full Line of Metallurgically Bonded Platinum Clad Anodes

Anomet Products, Inc. offers a full line of metallurgically bonded platinum clad rod, wire, and mesh anodes that handle high current output and are dimensionally stable for longer life.

From Anomet Products 24 Jan 2014

NEI Offers New Service for Producing Nanoscale Fibers through Electrospinning

NEI Corporation announced today a new service for producing nanoscale and microscale fibers through electrospinning. NEI is offering its knowledge and expertise in helping to transition concepts into working prototypes. Electrospinning is a technique to form fibers by the use of a voltage potential between a solution of the material and a grounded collector.

From NEI Corporation 24 Jan 2014

New Exova Aerospace Testing Laboratory Opens in Toulouse

Exova, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has today opened a new flagship laboratory at the heart of the Aerospace Cluster in Toulouse, continuing the company’s 26 year presence in the city.

24 Jan 2014

Extrel CMS Releases 2014 Mass Spectrometry Training Schedule

Extrel CMS announces its Mass Spectrometry Training Schedule for 2014. The popular class will be held four times throughout the year, offering customers hands-on instruction on Extrel’s MAX300 line of spectrometers.

From Process Insights - Mass Spectrometry 24 Jan 2014

Porvair Introduces Combipack Protein Precipitation Sample Preparation Kit

The Combipack™ from Porvair Sciences has been introduced for laboratories tasked with protein precipitation sample preparation. Comprising five colour coded Porvair P3 protein precipitation plates and five 1ml deep well collection plates the Combipack™ contains all the elements required to accelerate the traditionally troublesome procedure at a budget price.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 24 Jan 2014

Victrex Plc Rated in Top 20 Admired UK Companies

Victrex plc's No.15 ranking in the Most Admired Companies survey underscores its leadership in PAEK polymers and dedication to customer-focused solutions.

From Victrex plc. 23 Jan 2014

Polymer Library From Smithers Rapra Now Updated On Weekly Basis

Smithers Rapra is pleased to announce that the Polymer Library will now be updated on a weekly basis, giving subscribers access to the latest information more quickly. The Polymer Bulletin service from the Polymer Lib...

From Smithers Rapra 23 Jan 2014