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New Report on Global Polypropylene Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Polypropylene (PP) - A Global Market Watch, 2011 - 2016" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 30 Sep 2013

EMCORE’s Multi-Junction Solar Cells Win AURP Innovation Award

EMCORE Corporation, a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optics and solar power markets, announced today that it has received the Association of University Research Parks' (AURP) Innovation Award for its pioneering work in the development and commercialization of high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells for space and terrestrial solar power applications.

30 Sep 2013

High-Performance Plastics Protect Athletes Performing Extreme Sports

Extreme sports athletes push themselves—and their equipment—to the limit. To help them prevent injuries and perform their best, competitors in motocross, rally cross, skateboarding, BMX biking and mountain biking depend on the constantly evolving safety gear made possible by a broad mix of tough, cushioning, and high-performance plastics.

30 Sep 2013

NPIRI 2013: BASF to Debut New Chemistries for Printing and Packaging Industry

BASF will introduce new chemistries for the printing and packaging industry at the 2013 National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NPIRI) Technical Conference, October 2-4, in Bloomingdale, Illinois.

From BASF Corporation 30 Sep 2013

Plastics Play a Critical Role in Safety of NASCAR Racing

NASCAR drivers rely on some of the world's most innovative, high-performance vehicles to maneuver around the racetrack at speeds of up to 230 kilometres per hour. While the fast-paced action can be thrilling, real precautions must be taken to protect the driver, crew, and spectators in the event of a collision.

30 Sep 2013

Curiosity Rover Analyzes Earth-Like Martian Rock, Jake Matijevic

During the nearly 14 months that it has spent on the red planet, Curiosity, the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, has scooped soil, drilled rocks, and analyzed samples by exposing them to laser beams, X-rays, and alpha particles using the most sophisticated suite of scientific instruments ever deployed on another planet. One result of this effort was evidence reported last March that ancient Mars could have supported microbial life.

30 Sep 2013

Kobelco to Establish Automotive Aluminum Rolled Products in China

Kobe Steel, Ltd. announces that it will establish a company in the Xiqing Economic-Technological Development Area in Tianjin, China to produce aluminum sheet for automotive body panels. This decision was made at the board of directors meeting held earlier today.

From Kobe Steel 30 Sep 2013

Laurel BioComposite Celebrates Construction of New Manufacturing Facility

On September 25, Laurel BioComposite LLC held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize its recent move to its newly constructed 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The developer of Bio-Res™ PE also announced completion of its first production line which is operational at a capacity of 7 million pounds a year.

30 Sep 2013

Imec and Meco Showcase Large Area i-PERC-Type Silicon Solar Cells with Ni/Cu Plating for Front Contacts

At this week’s European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EUPVSEC in Paris), imec, a nanoelectronics research center based in Belgium, and Meco, a supplier of plating equipment for semiconductor and solar industry, present large area (156x156mm2) i-PERC-type silicon solar cells with industry-applicable Nickel/Copper (Ni/Cu) plating for the front contacts.

From IMEC 30 Sep 2013

New Publication on the Advancements of FRP Composites for Structural Applications

Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become essential materials for the building of new structures and for the repair of existing infrastructure.

27 Sep 2013

Taylor Hobson Introduce World's First 4mm Contour Roundness System

By maintaining a low noise floor during part measurement you can be assured of measurement integrity. All axes of the Taylor Hobson 500 series are controlled for waviness, straightness and noise, whether using the spindle, column or arm.

From Taylor Hobson 27 Sep 2013

PI Ceramic Announce New Piezo Ring Actuator

With PI's new ring actuator, composed of annular PICMA® chip multilayer piezo actuators, dimensions and travel ranges can be flexibly scaled.

From PI Ceramic GmbH 27 Sep 2013

New Hiden Analytical Overlap Evaluator For Android - New App For Mass Spectrometry

The new Hiden Analytical Overlap Evaluator for Android is a reference tool for users of mass spectrometers operating in the fields of vacuum science and vacuum processing, and for advanced researchers using real time gas analysis systems.

From Hiden Analytical 27 Sep 2013

Asynt Introduces New Range of PTFE Components for Controlled Lab Reactors

Asynt has announced a new range of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) components, including lids, stirrers, stirrer guides, temperature probe holders and clamps for its own and other brands of controlled lab reactors.

From Asynt 27 Sep 2013

Cabot Introduces ATLAS Silica Composite for Electrophotographic Applications

Cabot Corporation has developed a new category of material for use in electrophotographic applications. Cabot’s new ATLAS™ silica composite particles are designed to greatly improve the image quality and consistency of modern, energy-efficient toner in laser printers and multifunction devices.

27 Sep 2013