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University of Houston to Establish Center of Excellence in Polymer Chemistry with $4 M Welch Foundation Gift

The University of Houston has received $4 million from the Welch Foundation to establish the Center of Excellence in Polymer Chemistry.

21 Sep 2013

PNNL Leads Three-Year Project to Develop More Energy Efficient Magnesium Production Process

A lightweight metal that reduces fuel use in cars and planes could be extracted from the ocean through a unique process being developed at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The process could ultimately make fuel-efficient transportation more affordable and expand the American magnesium market.

21 Sep 2013

Plum Creek Timber Enters Into 10-Year Fiber Supply Agreement with Bioenergy Firm, Enova

Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc., today announced it has entered into a 10-year fiber supply and services agreement with The Enova Group, an independent bioenergy firm headquartered in Atlanta, Ga.

21 Sep 2013

CU-Boulder to Develop New Magnesium Production Process for Making Lightweight Vehicle Parts

A University of Colorado Boulder professor has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop a new process to produce magnesium that can be used to make lightweight vehicle parts.

21 Sep 2013

Aluminum Better than Steel for Automobiles on a Full Lifecycle CO2 Basis

Opting for aluminum over steel in new automobile construction to improve fuel economy is also the best way to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, according to a new study by the United States Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

21 Sep 2013

Research Team Integrates High-Energy Synchrotron X-ray Techniques for Mechanical Testing of Aircraft Components

Working with national laboratories, universities and industry, the Air Force is ensuring it stays on the cutting edge of global security by creating a new engineering paradigm to improve the safety and fuel-efficiency of aircraft.

From Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 21 Sep 2013

Flame Retardant Plastics Introduced By RTP Company

Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder RTP Company has introduced a new series of flame retardant products for use in applications installed in air-handling spaces that need to meet Underwriters Laboratories&...

From RTP Company 20 Sep 2013

New CI Series Of Rotary Valves From ACS Valves

Designed specifically for rugged applications generating harsh or abrasive dusts, the CI Series of rotary valves from ACS Valves provides processing operations continuous performance, reduced maintenance, and optimal energy efficiency.

From ACS Valves 20 Sep 2013

New Fast Deep UV Spectrometer from McPherson Improves Data Collection Rate

Make spectral measurements from 115 to 315 nanometers in milliseconds with McPherson's Ultraviolet Spectrometer! With no higher orders from the diffraction grating, data collection rates increase two fold in this reg...

From McPherson Inc 20 Sep 2013

Coperion Open World's Largest Compounding Test Center

Following an intensive planning and construction phase, Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart/Germany, recently opened the world’s largest compounding test center.

From Coperion GmbH 20 Sep 2013

H.B. Fuller to Open New Packaging Center of Excellence in North America

PACK EXPO, Booth C-4938 -- Adhesives represent less than three percent of the total packaging cost, but can have a big impact on a brand's reputation when it comes to consumer experience.

20 Sep 2013

Monsma Becomes Full-Line Stocking Distributor for Fiberon’s Composite Decking Products

Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, railing and fencing products, announces its newest partnership with a leading distributor.

20 Sep 2013

Dayton Superior Broadens Presence in the Colombian Concrete Construction Market

Dayton Superior Corporation has announced they are expanding their presence in the Colombian concrete construction market.

20 Sep 2013

DUNMORE Materials Ensure Safety of ISS-Bound Cargo on Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft

DUNMORE Corporation multi layer insulation (MLI) films and tapes will protect vital components and wiring aboard Orbital Sciences’ spacecraft “Cygnus” as it docks with the International Space Station for the first time.

20 Sep 2013

Daqo New Energy Inks Polysilicon Supply Contracts with Chinese Wafer Manufacturers

Daqo New Energy Corp., a leading polysilicon manufacturer based in China, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Xinjiang Daqo New Energy Ltd., has signed long-term contracts with three Chinese leading wafer manufacturers to provide them with monthly supplies of polysilicon starting from September 2013 to December 2014.

20 Sep 2013