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Zircotec Ceramic Composite Coating Shortlisted for SMMT Innovation Award in Automotive Sector

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced the shortlisted entries for its award for Automotive Innovation 2013, which includes Zircotec for its ThermoHold® for Composites coating technology.

From Zircotec 4 Oct 2013

BASF Prepare Innovative Concept Products and Demonstrations for K 2013

Two weeks before the K 2013 show, BASF can prepare visitors to the plastics industry exhibition for even more exciting new ideas. In addition to a remarkable plastic bicycle with more than 20 plastic applications, some of them highly innovative, three unique prototypes from the winners of the "sit down. move." auto seat design competition will be displayed.

From BASF Corporation 3 Oct 2013

metalweb Supply Metal for Swords on "Game of Thrones" TV Series

The craftsmanship of metalweb, one of the UK’s leading stockists of specialist metals, has benefitted the sword-wielding stars of the award-winning TV hit Game of Thrones.

From Metalweb - Aluminium Plate, Bar, Sheet and Extrusions 3 Oct 2013

Cascade Microtech Announces Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems

Cascade Microtech, Inc., a leader at enabling precision measurements of integrated circuits at the wafer level, has acquired ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH ("ATT Systems"), which is headquartered in Munich Germany. ATT Systems is a leader in the manufacturing of advanced thermal systems used in the testing of semiconductor wafers.

3 Oct 2013

BASF Announces Investment for R&D Facility Expansion in Beachwood, Ohio

BASF announced today it is investing $25 million in renovating and expanding its research and development (R&D) facility in Beachwood, Ohio. In addition to the existing catalyst and battery materials research, the facility is being renovated to make space for a new cathode materials research team and a team of researchers focused on chemical and process engineering.

From BASF Corporation 3 Oct 2013

Michelman Opens New European Technical Center in Windhof, Luxembourg

Michelman celebrated the grand opening of the company’s new European Technical Center in Windhof, Luxembourg on September 24, 2013. The facility is located in the state-of-the-art SolarWind building.

From Michelman Inc 3 Oct 2013

Air Products to Demonstrate PolarFit Cryogenic Solutions at 2013 International Elastomer Conference

Air Products will highlight the benefits of its PolarFit™ Cryogenic Solutions for elastomer manufacturing at the 2013 International Elastomer Conference (Rubber Expo) in Cleveland, Ohio, from October 8-10.

From Air Products PLC 3 Oct 2013

New Joint Research Project to Develop Cellulose-Based Products

The combination of strong design competence and cutting-edge cellulose-based technologies can result in new commercially successful brands. The aim is for fibre from wood-based biomass to replace both cotton production, which burdens the environment, and polyester production, which consumes oil.

3 Oct 2013

Materion Facility in New York Certified as Conflict-Free Gold Refiner

The Buffalo, New York facility of Materion Microelectronics & Services, a Materion Corporation business, has been certified as a Conflict-Free Gold Refiner and is in compliance with the Conflict-Free Smelter (CFS) Program protocol of the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative.

3 Oct 2013

New Approach to Study Elusive Surface Properties of Pyrite

Pyrite — perhaps better known as “fool’s gold” for its yellowish metallic appearance — is a common, naturally occurring mineral. It holds promise as a high-tech material, with potential uses in solar cells, spintronic devices and catalysts, but is also a byproduct of corrosion of steel in deep-sea oil and gas wells.

By David L. Chandler 3 Oct 2013

BASF to Exhibit Latest Automotive Refinish Solutions at NACE 2013

BASF will share its latest automotive refinish solutions to improve collision center productivity and enhance profitability at Booth #1535 at the 2013 International Autobody Collision Exposition (NACE), Oct. 16-18, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

From BASF Corporation 3 Oct 2013