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ThyssenKrupp to Inaugurate Bio-Based Chemical Fermentation Plant at Saxony-Anhalt

Europe’s first multi-purpose fermentation plant for the continuous production of bio-based chemicals is being inaugurated in Leuna, Saxony-Anhalt/Germany today. Built at a cost of around 20 million euros, the facility will enable ThyssenKrupp to further expand its research and development activities in the area of biochemicals based on renewable raw materials. Among other things, these biochemicals are used as starting materials for biodegradable plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polybutylene succinate (PBS).

11 Jul 2013

Novel Method Strongly Adheres Hydrogels to Hydrophobic Silicone Substrates

Introductory chemistry students learn that oil and water repel each other. So do other hydrophobic substances, which carry no electric charge, and hydrophilic substances, which carry an electric charge that allows them to mix with water.

11 Jul 2013

BASF Announces Global Capacity Increase for Chemical Intermediates Butanediol and PolyTHF

BASF will increase its global capacities for producing the chemical intermediate 1,4‑butanediol (BDO) and the BDO derivative PolyTHF® (chemical name: polytetramethylene ether glycol, PTMEG) within the coming two years.

From BASF Corporation 11 Jul 2013

Germany Based Ecronova Polymer Acquired by Michelman

Michelman has acquired Recklinghausen, Germany based Ecronova Polymer GmbH, a manufacturer of water-based polymers used in the production of paints and lacquers. The purchase includes all assets, technology and manufacturing facilities.

From Michelman Inc 11 Jul 2013

3M Enters into NMC Cathode Patent License Agreement with China-Based Reshine

3M and China-based Hunan Reshine New Material Company, Ltd have entered into a patent license agreement to expand the use of nickel, manganese and cobalt (NMC) used in lithium ion batteries. These batteries provide energy to a host of diverse applications ranging from the consumer electronics market to the automotive market.

From 3M 11 Jul 2013

SEMICON West: Air Products to Feature Advanced Materials and Delivery Systems

Air Products will highlight its advanced materials and delivery systems at SEMICON West in San Francisco, Calif., July 9-11.

11 Jul 2013

IBC’s BeO Nuclear Fuel Technology Combined with CTP Silicon Carbide Cladding Receives MIT Validation

IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (“IBC” or the “Company”) reports that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (“MIT”) has completed its initial review and delivered a fuel performance report validating the feasibility of IBC’s patented beryllium oxide (“BeO”) nuclear fuel technology combined with Ceramic Tubular Products, LLC (“CTP”) silicon carbide cladding.

From IBC Advanced Alloys 11 Jul 2013

Exova Houston Awarded Nadcap Accreditation For Aerospace Materials Testing

The Houston laboratory operated by the leading global testing group, Exova, has been awarded the prestigious Nadcap accreditation for aerospace materials testing. Exova’s Houston laboratory, one of the Gulf of M...

10 Jul 2013

New Spark Emission Spectrometer To Support Foundries And Metal Producers

Oxford Instruments’ new spark emission spectrometer FOUNDRY-MASTER Xline supports foundries and metal producers in determining metal samples fast and accurately while ensuring top performance at outstanding va...

From Oxford Instruments 10 Jul 2013

GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ CEO Selected to Receive SEMI Outstanding EHS Achievement Award

SEMI today announced that Ajit Manocha, CEO of GLOBALFOUNDRIES, has been selected to receive the “SEMI Outstanding EHS Achievement Award — Inspired by Akira Inoue.” The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Award is sponsored by SEMI and will be presented on July 9 at 9:00am during the SEMICON West 2013 Opening Keynote and Ceremonies in San Francisco.

10 Jul 2013

element14 Launches Fluke Visual IR Thermometer, a Troubleshooting Camera with an Infrared Heat Map

element14, introduces the Fluke VT02 Visual IR Thermometer, a compact, intuitive and affordable troubleshooting camera with an infrared heat map. This standout innovation from Fluke fills the gap between a single-point infrared thermometer and a high-resolution thermal imager ensuring electricians and industrial, HVAC and automotive technicians enjoy the point-and-shoot convenience of an IR thermometer, the visual insights of a thermal imager and the recorded images of a digital camera.

10 Jul 2013

Researchers Gain Insights into Electrode Structure-Performance Relationships for Energy Conversion and Storage Devices

Using a new analytical methodology--a coupled micro-computed X-ray tomography (MicroCT) and microfluidic-based electrochemical analysis--researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are gaining new insights into electrode structure-performance relationships for energy conversion and storage devices.

10 Jul 2013

Researchers Develop 3-D Printing Techniques to Create Liquid Metal Free-Standing Structures at Room Temperature

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed three-dimensional (3-D) printing technology and techniques to create free-standing structures made of liquid metal at room temperature.

10 Jul 2013

MSC Software Launches MaterialCenter, a Materials Lifecycle Management System

MSC Software Corporation, the leader in multidiscipline simulation solutions that accelerate product innovation, today announced the launch of MaterialCenter, a Materials Lifecycle Management System that manages material...

10 Jul 2013

Agilent Technologies Adds New Features to Prep Workbench Chromatography Sample-Preparation System

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced a collection of new features to the 7696A Sample Prep Workbench chromatography sample-preparation system. These enhancements will enable laboratories to further minimize bottlenecks associated with sample preparation and maximize automation capabilities to prevent errors associated with manual sample-handling procedures, including weighing, diluting and making derivatives.

From Agilent Technologies, Inc. 10 Jul 2013