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Giti Tire Creates Two New Technical Centers

Giti Tire has established two new Technical Centers, one in North America and one in Germany, Europe.

25 Sep 2013

New Plastic Polypropylene-Based Fully-Recyclable Thermal Management Packaging Solution

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. today proudly introduces Versalite™, a revolutionary fully-recyclable thermal management packaging solution. The Company is launching the #5 plastic polypropylene-based Versalite technology in the form of hot and cold to-go cups. As a to-go cup, Versalite delivers excellent performance, a positive consumer experience, and environmental advantages over many competing to-go cups.

From Berry Global, Inc. 25 Sep 2013

ADVANSA’s Specialty Polyester Apparel Assets Acquired by INVISTA

INVISTA (one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and fibers, and owner of the LYCRA® fiber and COOLMAX® fabric brands) and ADVANSA (a leading European polyester fiber producer) have reached an agreement whereby INVISTA acquired ADVANSA’s assets related to the Specialty Polyester products sector for apparel end uses.

From INVISTA 25 Sep 2013

Linkam’s TS1500 Heating Stage Being Used for Geological Research at University of Lancaster

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their powerful TS1500 heating stage for geological research at the University of Lancaster, UK

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 25 Sep 2013

GAMP-Compliant Machine Vision Systems Introduced Under New Name

Under the new name, VINSPEChealthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device industry manufacturers will soon benefit from GAMP-compliant solutions thanks to VITRONIC's customized, turnkey machine vision systems for quality inspections, and identification and verification processes.

From VITRONIC 24 Sep 2013

H.B. Fuller Debuts High Polymer Hot Melt Adhesive for Reliable Case and Carton Sealing

With increasing demand to bond a wide range of substrates, volatile raw material prices and an eye towards reducing packaging costs, H.B. Fuller Company has released Advantra Encore™ 4000, a proprietary polymer technology that elevates hot melt performance to new heights. Advantra Encore 4000 is a proven hot melt adhesive for reliable case and carton sealing and is currently being used by major food companies in North America.

24 Sep 2013

Alcoa’s Aluminum Bonding Technology Wins Metal Bulletin’s Best Product Innovation Award

Alcoa was awarded Metal Bulletin’s top innovation prize for the company’s breakthrough technology enabling the production of more aluminum-intensive vehicles. Alcoa’s invention, an aluminum bonding technology, won “Best Product Innovation” of 2013 at the publication’s Global Awards for Aluminium Excellence in Geneva.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 24 Sep 2013

BASF Introduces New Red Shade Yellow Pigment at CAD RETEC 2013

BASF today launched a new red shade yellow pigment, Paliotol® Yellow K 1750, at CAD RETEC 2013, the largest technical conference hosted in North America that is specifically dedicated to the color and appearance of plastics. With the help of a new chemistry patented by BASF, this organic pigment offers customers a cost effective alternative to heavy metal and diarylide pigments that can be restricted for use in certain applications.

From BASF Corporation 24 Sep 2013

Dow Corning to Showcase Release Modifiers, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, Additives and Technologies at LabelExpo Europe 2013

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today unveiled at LabelExpo Europe 2013 its new Syl-Off® SL 35 Release Modifier, the next generation of controlled release additive technology for solventless release coatings.

From Dow Corning 24 Sep 2013

NASA Selects Six Companies for Composite Research Partnership

NASA has selected six companies from five U.S. states to participate in a government-and-industry partnership to advance composite materials research and certification.

24 Sep 2013

ACS Names UCSB Professor as 2013 Fellow

UC Santa Barbara professor Galen D. Stucky has been named a 2013 Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Fellows are scientists who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in chemistry and made important contributions to the ACS, the world's largest scientific society. The 96 Fellows appointed each year reflect a wide range of disciplines and geographic locations, representing 30 technical divisions, 49 local sections and 28 national committees.

24 Sep 2013

Kraig Biocraft Confirms Some Outstanding Properties of Monster Recombinant Spider Silk Fibers

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. ("Company"), the leading developer of advanced spider silk based fibers, today announced that the Company's Monster Silk™ recombinant spider silk fibers are stronger than the comparable weight of traditional structural steel.

24 Sep 2013

Comprehensive Report on Global Market for Vinyl Polymer and Acrylic Based Paints and Varnishes

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market for Vinyl Polymer and Acrylic Based Paints and Varnishes (Non-Aqueous Medium) to 2017 - Market Size, Growth and Forecasts in Over 70 Countries" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 24 Sep 2013

BASF to Build Flooring and Waterproofing System Expertise Center in Oldenburg

By the end of 2014, BASF will have built a new European center of expertise for its flooring and waterproofing systems at the BASF Coatings GmbH site in Oldenburg, Germany. The company is investing in the production and development of polyurethane and epoxy-based systems for flooring and waterproofing, together with logistics, research, sales and service.

From BASF Corporation 24 Sep 2013

VICTREX PEEK Polymer Demonstrates Ability to Replace Metal in X-ray Tablet Connection Clamps

The versatility of VICTREX® PEEK polymer is demonstrated by its ability to replace metal in connection clamps for x-ray tablets. The high-performance thermoplastic is wear resistant, and being a dielectric material, functions as an excellent insulator in electrical connectors and cable applications for medical components and instrumentation. High-precision, injection-molded PEEK parts make the medical clamps not only a low-cost option, compared to metals, but also a lighter, more secure and durable solution.

From Victrex plc. 24 Sep 2013

Materials Science News

Giti Tire Creates Two New Technical Centers

New Plastic Polypropylene-Based Fully-Recyclable Thermal Management Packaging Solution

ADVANSA’s Specialty Polyester Apparel Assets Acquired by INVISTA

Linkam’s TS1500 Heating Stage Being Used for Geological Research at University of Lancaster

GAMP-Compliant Machine Vision Systems Introduced Under New Name

H.B. Fuller Debuts High Polymer Hot Melt Adhesive for Reliable Case and Carton Sealing

Alcoa’s Aluminum Bonding Technology Wins Metal Bulletin’s Best Product Innovation Award

BASF Introduces New Red Shade Yellow Pigment at CAD RETEC 2013

Dow Corning to Showcase Release Modifiers, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, Additives and Technologies at LabelExpo Europe 2013

NASA Selects Six Companies for Composite Research Partnership

ACS Names UCSB Professor as 2013 Fellow

Kraig Biocraft Confirms Some Outstanding Properties of Monster Recombinant Spider Silk Fibers

Comprehensive Report on Global Market for Vinyl Polymer and Acrylic Based Paints and Varnishes

BASF to Build Flooring and Waterproofing System Expertise Center in Oldenburg

VICTREX PEEK Polymer Demonstrates Ability to Replace Metal in X-ray Tablet Connection Clamps

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