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NASA Successfully Tests Pressurized Composite Cryogenic Propellant Tank

NASA recently completed a major space technology development milestone by successfully testing a pressurized, large cryogenic propellant tank made of composite materials. The composite tank will enable the next generation of rockets and spacecraft needed for space exploration.

3 Jul 2013

SKF Aerospace and Penn State Partner to Develop Applied-Research Aerospace Center

SKF Aerospace, a leading global supplier of bearings, seals and structural components for aviation engines and frames, has partnered with Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, to develop an applied-research aerospace center at Knowledge Park.

3 Jul 2013

Michelman Lubricants To Protect Fibers

Hydrolube fiber lubricants from Michelman are a family of water-based emulsions used in fiber sizing formulations to lubricate and protect fiberglass, carbon fiber, natural and specialty fibers during forming, processing...

From Michelman Inc 3 Jul 2013

Indium to Present on Thermal Pad Patterning in QFN Voiding at SMTA Ohio Valley Expo

Indium Corporation’s Mario Scalzo, Senior Technical Support Engineer, will present at the Surface Mount Technology Association’s Ohio Valley Expo and Tech Forum, July 11 in Independence, Ohio.

3 Jul 2013

Imec’s Mn-Based Self-Formed Barrier Process Improves Resistance Capacitance Performance

Imec has developed a Manganese (Mn)-based self-formed barrier (SFB) process that significantly improves Resistance Capacitance (RC) performance, via resistance and reliability in advanced interconnects. It provides excellent adhesion, film conformality, intrinsic barrier property and reduced line resistance. This technology paves the way towards interconnect Cu metallization into the 7nm node and beyond.

From IMEC 3 Jul 2013

Materials Characterization Systems To Be Exhibited At SEMICON West 2013 By Lake Shore

At SEMICON West, Lake Shore Cryotronics presents innovative materials characterization tools, including the Model 8404 Hall measurement system and THz systems.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 2 Jul 2013

‘Suspension Properties’ Series Added To Malvern Online Masterclasses

The Masterclass on Suspension Properties series by Malvern Panalytical delves into rheology, guiding participants in optimizing suspension formulations.

From Malvern Panalytical 2 Jul 2013

Expansion Of Corrosion Services At Exova Houston

A leading oil & gas metallurgical testing laboratory in Houston has expanded its corrosion testing capabilities. Extensive investments have been made in the Exova Houston lab including new high pressure / high temper...

2 Jul 2013

Ceram Announce Technology Partnership with Skamol A/S

Ceram, the international materials technology company, is pleased to announce that Skamol A/S has become an Industry Associate Technology Partner. Skamol A/S develops, manufactures and markets thermal insulating mater...

2 Jul 2013

JD Norman Acquires Two Subsidiaries of Federal-Mogul

Diversified metal component manufacturer JD Norman Industries, Inc. has announced the acquisition of two subsidiaries of Federal-Mogul Corporation. The business units include a connecting rod machining operation in Windsor, Ontario and a camshaft casting foundry in Lydney, England. That transaction was finalized on June 28. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

2 Jul 2013

3M Introduces Cubitron II Flap Discs for Faster Abrasive Grinding

3M Abrasive Systems rocked the grinding world last year with the introduction of 3M™ Cubitron™ II Bonded Abrasive Grinding and Cut-Off Wheels. Now, those same benefits to the operator – faster cutting with less pressure, and longer lasting abrasives – are available in 3M™ Cubitron™ II Flap Discs.

2 Jul 2013

CEMEX Global Solutions to Serve the Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, and Aggregates Industry

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. ("CEMEX"), announced today the launch of CEMEX Global Solutions, a service from the company which leverages over a century of industry-leading expertise to provide customers with the best value proposition in a full range of technical services for the cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates industry.

2 Jul 2013

Aluminum Association Adds Three Companies to Organization's Membership

The Aluminum Association announced today the addition of three companies to the organization's membership. Scotwood Industries, Page Transportation and Alloy Technology Innovations, each of which provides goods or services to the aluminum industry, will join the Association as Associate members. These additions bring total membership of the Aluminum Association to a record 98 members, consisting of 51 producer and 47 associate members.

2 Jul 2013

BASF Develops Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane

In plastics research, there are various ways of developing innovative and potentially successful new materials. Additives help to give familiar substances new properties, while mixing polymers can lead to some interesting blends. Sometimes progress comes from using processing techniques that were previously reserved for other materials: when it came to the latest addition to the BASF foam plastics family, the company's technological expertise in particle foams was combined with its experience with thermoplastic polyurethanes.

From BASF Corporation 2 Jul 2013

Toshiba’s Yokkaichi Operations Semiconductor Fabrication Facility to be Expanded

Toshiba Corporation today announced that it will expand its state-of-art No. 5 semiconductor fabrication facility (Fab 5) at Yokkaichi Operations in Mie, Japan, to secure manufacturing space for NAND flash memories fabricated with next generation process technology and for future 3D memories.

From Toshiba America, Inc. 2 Jul 2013