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Durable Radio with Solar, Hand Crank, Rechargeable Lithium and Alkaline Battery Power

Etón Corporation, a leading creator of high-performance, eco-minded consumer products, announces two new additions to the company’s successful preparedness line.

6 Jan 2014

Visteon to Showcase Blended Ecosystem of Consumer and Automotive Electronics at 2014 International CES

During the 2014 International CES® Jan. 7-10, Visteon Corporation will showcase several technologies that support the blended ecosystem of consumer and automotive electronics. By employing an open architecture strategy, Visteon is effectively participating in this evolving market through its ability to quickly modify existing platforms.

6 Jan 2014

Market Databook Report on Paints and Varnishes in India

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Paints and Varnishes in India to 2017: Market Databook" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 6 Jan 2014

3D Modeling Provider, Gentle Giant Studios Acquired by 3D Systems

3D Systems announced today the acquisition of Gentle Giant Studios, the leading provider of 3D modeling for the entertainment and toy industry. For over two decades, Gentle Giant Studios has led the development of state-of-the-art content using 3D scanning and modeling to develop and manufacture licensed 3D printed characters, toys and collectibles from a variety of franchise properties with global brand recognition, including Marvel, Disney, AMC's The Walking Dead, Avatar, Harry Potter and Star Wars.

From 3D Systems 6 Jan 2014

Seagate to Showcase 4TB Portable Hard Drive at CES 2014

Seagate Technology plc and its LaCie brand prove that storage is a must-have item as they showcase new and innovative storage solutions at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show.

6 Jan 2014

Freeman Technology to Exhibit FT4 Powder Rheometer at PITTCON 2014

Powder characterisation specialists from Freeman Technology will be at PITTCON 2014 (March 2-6 2014, McCormick Place, Chicago) where the company is exhibiting the FT4 Powder Rheometer®.

From Freeman Technology 3 Jan 2014

Easy Way to Modify Molecular Structure of Polymer for Solar Cells

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have found an easy way to modify the molecular structure of a polymer commonly used in solar cells. Their modification can increase solar cell efficiency by more than 30 percent.

3 Jan 2014

Bunge-Ergon Vicksburg is now Ergon BioFuels

Ergon, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ergon Ethanol, Inc., acquired Bunge North America, Inc.’s interest in and now owns 100% of Ergon BioFuels, LLC located in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Financial terms were not disclosed. Effective December 31, 2013, Bunge-Ergon Vicksburg, LLC changed its name to Ergon BioFuels, LLC.

3 Jan 2014

3D Systems Acquires Xerox's Printer Design and Material Science Teams and Labs

3D Systems announced today that it completed the acquisition of Xerox's solid ink engineering and development teams and state of the art development labs and relevant patent portfolio for $32.5 million in cash. The company expects the acquisition of these highly specialized printer design and material science teams together with their labs and relevant IP to catapult its printers' development and manufacturing capabilities a full decade forward and to substantially accelerate its revenue growth-rate over time.

From 3D Systems 3 Jan 2014

PMC Acquires Arkema Beijing Chemical

PMC Group NA, Inc. (“PMC”) announced today that it completed its purchase of Arkema Beijing Chemical Co., Ltd. on January 1, 2014. This completes the final portion of PMC’s previously announced acquisition of Arkema’s worldwide tin stabilizer, organometallic, and organophosphine specialty chemical business. The new name of Arkema Beijing Chemical Co., Ltd. is PMC Beijing Chemicals Co., Ltd.

From PMC Group 3 Jan 2014

Air Products Advances Freshline Liquid Nitrogen Injection Solution for Food Processing

A new way of using liquid nitrogen to control the temperature of foods while they are being processed will improve quality, even when used with the most heat-sensitive or reactive foods, according to Air Products.

3 Jan 2014

Forecast Report on International Adhesives and Sealants Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Adhesives and Sealants Market - Includes Forecast to 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 3 Jan 2014

Puget Provides Analysis on 3D Printing Market

Puget Technologies, an emerging 3D printer and software company for the consumer market, today provided the following comments from its President and CEO Ron Leyland regarding recent 3D market analysis and events.

3 Jan 2014

3D Systems to Showcase Groundbreaking 3D Printing and Scanning Products at 2014 International CES

3D Systems announced today that it is expanding its 3DPRINTING 2.0 initiative into the consumer space with multiple, groundbreaking 3D printing and scanning products that it is showcasing at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, NV, January 7-10, 2014. Throughout the week the company plans to reveal a dozen new products together with meaningful partnerships and immersive experiences that catapult its entire portfolio of consumer solutions forward.

From 3D Systems 3 Jan 2014

Microsemi Introduces IdealPoE Diode Bridge MOSFET-Based Full-Bridge Rectifiers

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its new PD70224 IdealPoE™ diode bridge, a dual pack of MOSFET-based full-bridge rectifiers.

3 Jan 2014