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Global Metrology Services Market Anticipated to Grow to $720.3 Million by 2018

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Metrology Services Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the global metrology services market is expected to reach USD 720.3 million by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2012 to 2018.

27 Aug 2013

Minerals Technologies and Nanning Jindaxing Paper Enter JV to Construct Satellite PCC Plant

Minerals Technologies Inc. announced today it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Nanning Jindaxing Paper Industry Co. Ltd. for the construction of a 45,000-metric ton satellite precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant at Jindaxing Paper's papermaking facility in Guangxi Province, China.

From Minerals Technologies Inc. 27 Aug 2013

ThyssenKrupp Partners to Develop Pioneering Line for Manufacture of Hot-Formed Parts

As part of its hot forming activities, ThyssenKrupp System Engineering is developing a pioneering line for the manufacture of hot-formed parts in close cooperation with AUDI AG, Ingolstadt and EBNER Ofenbau, Linz. The first of line of this type will go into operation at the end of September 2013.

27 Aug 2013

ProTek Devices Launches Very Low Capacitance Transient Voltage Suppressor Array

ProTek Devices today introduced a very low capacitance transient voltage suppressor (TVS) array designed to protect computing applications from the damaging effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electrical fast transients (EFT). Such computing applications include Ethernet 10/100/1000 base T, FireWire, wireless communications devices and USB interfaces.

27 Aug 2013

Filtration Society’s 2013 Conference Sponsored by Whitehouse Scientific

Whitehouse Scientific is once again a major sponsor of The Filtration Society’s annual international conference and exhibition, returning on 5-6 November 2013 at the Mercure Chester East Hotel, Christleton, Chester, UK. This year the main one-day event focuses on ‘Filter Media’ and will be preceded by a ‘Media for Gas and Liquid Filtration Course’.

From Whitehouse Scientific 27 Aug 2013

Global Adhesives and Sealants Market Forecast to Grow at 3.86% CAGR Over the Period 2012-2016

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Adhesives and Sealants Market 2012-2016

From Report Linker 27 Aug 2013

Composites Europe 2013: BASF to Showcase Thermoplastic Composites for Automotive Applications

This year, BASF is presenting not only its thermosetting materials at "Composites Europe" trade fair being held in Stuttgart from September 17 to 19, 2013, but also its new thermoplastic composites with continuous fiber reinforcement developed specifically for lightweight applications for the automotive industry. In addition, polyurethane technology news for wind turbine applications will be exhibited by BASF in Hall 4, Booth B26.

From BASF Corporation 27 Aug 2013

Unique X-ray Detectors With Smart Sensitivity Control Launched By Agilent

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today launched a range of unique X-ray Diffraction CCD Detectors with Smart Sensitivity Control. The Eos S2, Atlas S2 and Titan S2 CCD detectors offer active areas of 92 mm, 135 mm and 165 mm, respectively, and automatically adapt their sensitivity based on the strength of the diffraction from the sample being studied.

From Agilent Technologies, Inc. 27 Aug 2013

Michelman To Exhibit At ACCCSA Convention, Panama

Michelman will be exhibiting in booth #55 at the ACCCSA convention being held August 25-28, 2013 in Panama City, Panama. The company will be featuring two additions to its line of HydraBan® water resistant ...

From Michelman Inc 26 Aug 2013

Broader Range Of Microscope Systems To Benefit From LAS Cleanliness Expert

Leica Microsystems’ software module Leica Application Suite (LAS) Cleanliness Expert is now available for a broader range of microscopes.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 26 Aug 2013

Innovative Nature Protection Solution Using Old Concrete

Lakes and streams are often receiving so much phosphorous that it could pose a threat to the local aquatic environment.

26 Aug 2013

Study Results Help Design Next Generation of Thermoelectric Materials

A new study published today in the journal Nature Materials has found a way to suppress the thermal conductivity in sodium cobaltate so that it can be used to harvest waste energy.

26 Aug 2013

Rexnord Announces Acquisition of UK-Based Specialty Precision Gear Manufacturer

Rexnord announced today that it has acquired the assets of Micro Precision Gear Technology Limited (“Micro-Precision”), a UK-based manufacturer of specialty precision gears for the aerospace industry. Micro-Precision has 85 employees and annual sales of approximately $14 million (USD).

26 Aug 2013

Plug Power Receives DOE Contract to Demonstrate Hydrogen Fuel Cells in TRUs

Plug Power Inc., a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, today announced it has been awarded a $650,000 contract from the U.S. Department of Energy to demonstrate the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells to power the refrigeration units in semi-trailer trucks that transport perishable and frozen foods.

26 Aug 2013