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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

Winners of 2013 Change the World Challenge Announced by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

A new way for diabetics to test for glucose levels, a concussion-reducing baseball helmet, a new process for creating batteries for electric vehicles, and a device that makes trucks more aerodynamic are among the 10 winn...

16 Dec 2013

ASE Announces Facts Regarding Operations of Chungli No.1 Packaging/Testing Site

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. ("ASE" or the "Company") announces the following facts in connection with the operations of its packaging/testing site No. 1 in Chungli, Taoyoun, Taiwan (the "Chungli No.1 packaging/testing site")

16 Dec 2013

Solid Picene Doped with Potassium Becomes a Superconductor

Research by Professor Yoshihiro Kubozono at Okayama University has potential for innovative applications of solid picene and organic superconductors, graphene and other functional materials. This research is featured in the December issue of the Okayama University eBulletin: http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/kouhou/ebulletin/index.html

16 Dec 2013

Pittcon’s 2014 Technical Program to Take Place March 2-6, 2014

Pittcon is pleased to announce the 2014 Technical Program that includes over 2,000 presentations offered in symposia, oral sessions, workshops, awards, and posters. This year’s program covers a wide range of applications such as, but not limited to, biotechnology, biomedical, drug discovery, environmental, food science, fuels/energy, lab management, nanotechnology, polymers/plastics and regulations. The Technical Program, begins on Sunday, March 2 and runs through Thursday, March 6, 2014.

From Pittcon 16 Dec 2013

Micro-Epsilon Supports Nationwide Initiative in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics

Merseyside-based precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd is engaging in local school and college activities to support the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) initiative and to help encourage more young people into science and engineering professions.

From Micro-Epsilon 13 Dec 2013