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Perstorp to Debut Capa Thermoplastic Products for Bioplastics at K Fair 2013

Perstorp, world leader in specialty chemicals, will be launching its proven technology Capa™ Thermoplastic products for bioplastics at K Fair, 2013.

From Perstorp Holding AB 5 Jul 2013

New Publication by Woodhead Publishing: Joining and Assembly of Medical Materials and Devices

As medical devices become more intricate, with an increasing number of components made from a wide range of materials, it is important that they meet stringent requirements to ensure that they are safe to be implanted and will not be rejected by the human body.

5 Jul 2013

Quick and Easy Measurement of Surface Zeta Potential using the Zeta Potential Planar Cell from Malvern Instruments

A series of new application notes posted on the Malvern Panalytical website describes the quick and easy measurement of surface zeta potential using the zeta potential planar cell for the Zetasizer Nano parti...

From Malvern Panalytical 4 Jul 2013

LayTec Announce Collaboration With Meyer Burger for Photovoltaic Production Line Metrology

LayTec is proud to announce its cooperation with Meyer Burger, a global technology group specializing in systems, product equipment and services along the photovoltaic value chain including the manufacturing processes fo...

From Laytec - in-situ Monitoring Sensors for Thin-Film Applications 4 Jul 2013

Hands On Learning For Engineers Of Tomorrow

Members of the North West Nuclear Institute saw Monica Mwanje, President of the Young Generation Network accept the gift of a purpose built demonstration glovebox, presented by Iain Crosley, MD, Hosokawa Micron Ltd, in a...

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 4 Jul 2013

BASF’s Hydrolysis-Resistant Polybutylene Terephthalate for Automotive Electrics

The challenges for materials in the automotive drive technology include amongst others high temperatures, moisture and vibrations. In order to be able to withstand such an environment over the service life of a car, the plastics used often have to be specially equipped.

4 Jul 2013

Novel Material Design Concept Helps Develop New Ionic Conductors

A team led by Prof. Masatomo Yashima of Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) and Prof. John A. Kilner of Imperial College London (UK) has successfully visualized the oxygen diffusion pathway in an excellent oxide-ion an...

4 Jul 2013

BASF Introduces Intelligent Plastic Solutions that can Replace Metals

When it comes to replacing metals with intelligent plastic solutions, one can easily lose track of the spectrum of possible applications, also beyond the realm of automotive construction. Handles for doors and windows often have internal parts made of die-cast zinc that can be replaced with plastic. Heavy and expensive metals are still being used for sports equipment, household appliances, furniture and even for thermal separators and assembly systems in solar modules.

From BASF Corporation 4 Jul 2013

New Report on Global Technical Textiles Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Technical Textiles Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast 2012 - 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 4 Jul 2013

New Hot Melt and Adhesive Materials Brochure Released by Fisnar

THERMADOSE® Hot Melt dispensing systems provide the ultimate in pulse-free temperature controlled thermoplastic dispensing for industrial applications using pressure sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives, waxes and sealants.

From Fisnar Inc. 4 Jul 2013

LCSA Director Honored with BASF Catalysis Award 2013

Professor Dr. Nicolai Cramer, director of the "Laboratory of Asymmetric Catalysis and Synthesis" (LCSA), is the recipient of the BASF Catalysis Award 2013 "for his outstanding research contributions to catalytic processes in synthesis of biologically active molecules".

4 Jul 2013

Heraeus to Showcase Solar Cell Metallization Pastes at Intersolar North America 2013

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will be attending Intersolar North America 2013 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California from July 9th through 11th, 2013, showcasing several new products during the exhibition.

4 Jul 2013

Nondestructive Test Inspection Services Market to Grow to $615.6M in 2017

The rapid expansion of key end-user industries, such as oil and gas and power generation, is encouraging investment in newer infrastructure, which is driving demand for nondestructive test inspection (NDT) services in the emerging markets of Brazil, South Africa, India and China.

4 Jul 2013

Metso to Continue Maintenance Outsourcing Agreement for German UPM Plattling Mill

Metso and UPM have agreed to continue their mill maintenance outsourcing agreement at the UPM Plattling mill in Bavaria, Germany. Metso will provide maintenance systems and procedures and be responsible for optimizing maintenance costs and developing technical availability at the mill.

4 Jul 2013

Vishay Intertechnology to Exhibit Latest Products at Techno-Frontier 2013

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that it will be exhibiting its latest semiconductors and passive components in booth 1D-207 at Power System Japan, a focused exhibition on power systems at Techno-Frontier 2013, being held at the Tokyo Big Sight from July 17 to 19, 2013.

4 Jul 2013