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Researchers Demonstrate Addressable Local Diameter Control of Silica Rod Segments

By controlling the temperature of silica rods as they grow, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory could be setting the stage for advances in anti-reflective solar cells, computer monitors, TV screens, eye glasses and more.

17 Dec 2013

New Compounding Plant for Engineering Plastics to be Built by BASF in Korea

BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, will build a compounding plant for engineering plastics Ultramid® (polyamide) and Ultradur® (polybutylene terephthalate, PBT) compounds in Yesan, Chung Nam Province, Korea. The new plant is expected to begin construction by first half of 2014 and operations from the end of 2015, and will create more than 30 new jobs.

From BASF Corporation 17 Dec 2013

Porvair Expands Range of High Quality Tissue Culture Treated Laboratory Plasticware

Porvair Sciences has announced new additions to its popular range of high quality tissue culture (TC) treated laboratory plasticware.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 17 Dec 2013

Global Antimicrobial Coatings Market Expected to Grow at 11.8% CAGR to Reach $2.9 Billion by 2018

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Antimicrobial Coatings Market by Type, Application & Geography - Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 17 Dec 2013

Porvair Sciences Introduces Adaptable Semi-Automatic Microplate Sealer

The MiniSeal II semi-automatic microplate sealer from Porvair Sciences comes complete with adapters enabling it to process deep well, shallow well, low profile deep well, filter and assay plates that conform to the ANSI / SLAS standard format. MiniSeal II plate adaptors not currently in use are ingeniously designed to stack on top of the unit to keep them readily available.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 17 Dec 2013

Michelman Establishes Joint Venture Agreement

Michelman has established a joint venture with Maruyoshi Chemical Co., Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of specialty waterborne polyolefin emulsions, and chemical trading company, based in Gifu, Japan. Maruyoshi Che...

From Michelman Inc 16 Dec 2013

SABIC Collaborates with the College for Creative Studies (CCS) and Future Designers with 'Design for Safety' Workshop

SABIC continues to collaborate with the designers of today and tomorrow early in product development to enable materials innovation throughout diverse industries.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 16 Dec 2013

Key Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites - New Publication by Woodhead Publishing

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have proven to be useful for a wide range of applications because of properties such as their light weight, toughness and temperature resistance.

16 Dec 2013

Experts to Present New Tissue Paper Technologies at Tissue World Americas 2014

Technology for the production of soft hygienic tissue paper such as kitchen paper towels and bathroom tissue has been dominated by two configurations, the conventional Crescent former and TAD, for the past three decades. Now, however numerous breakthrough technologies have appeared that are showing strong promise to achieve high quality tissue at high speeds with lower energy and raw material inputs.

16 Dec 2013

Pulp & Paper International Presents Two Awards to Cascades

Cascades, North America’s fourth largest producer of towel and tissue paper, today announced that the company has been awarded “Environmental Strategy of the Year” by Pulp & Paper International at the 2013 PPI Awards in Dubai. In addition, the Cascades® Moka® product line won the company a second award for “Innovative Product of the Year.” The internationally-renowned PPI Awards are the only global awards dedicated to recognizing the achievements of companies, mills, and individuals in the pulp and paper sector.

16 Dec 2013

GE Aviation Dedicates Electrical Power Integrated Systems Center

GE Aviation celebrated in Dayton today the grand opening of its $53 million Electrical Power Integrated Systems Center - an investment that will stimulate economic growth in the region and collaborative research on the campus of the University of Dayton.

16 Dec 2013

Digi-Key Inks Global Distribution Agreement with Alliance Memory

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with Alliance Memory Inc., a worldwide provider of legacy memory products.

16 Dec 2013

Duke Research Team Develops Better Recipe for Synthetic Replacement Cartilage in Joints

A Duke research team has developed a better recipe for synthetic replacement cartilage in joints.

16 Dec 2013

Global Market Outlook and Forecast on Expandable Polystyrene Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Market Report 2013-2017" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 16 Dec 2013

3D Systems Announces Acquisition of Village Plastics

3D Systems announced today the acquisition of Village Plastics Co., a leading manufacturer of filament-based ABS, PLA and HIPS 3D printing materials. Through its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Norton, Ohio, Village Plastics delivers the highest quality, precision 3D printing filaments.

From 3D Systems 16 Dec 2013