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New Metal-Organic Framework Shows Promise to Cost Effectively Refine High-Octane Gasoline

A newly synthesized material might provide a dramatically improved method for separating the highest-octane components of gasoline. Measurements at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have clarified why. The research team, which included scientists from NIST and several other universities, has published its findings in the journal Science.

27 May 2013

Materials Scientist Jun Liu Honored for Battery Work

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory honored more than 165 staff for their creation, development and commercialization of intellectual property at PNNL's annual Intellectual Property Commercialization Recognition & Rewards Program banquet.

27 May 2013

Materion Dedicates Customer-Focused Materials Applications Laboratory

Materion Microelectronics & Services, a Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) business, has opened a customer-focused Materials Applications Laboratory. "The launch of the Applications Laboratory will expand Materion's collaboration with our customers," says Richard Koba, Marketing Manager for the lab.

27 May 2013

New Market Research Report on US Specialty Film Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: US Specialty Films Market

From Report Linker 27 May 2013

Advantest Earns a Place on VLSIresearch’s 10 Best Semiconductor Test Equipment Supplier List

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation announced today that it has earned a place on the VLSIresearch list of the 10 BEST Suppliers for 2013. For the 25th consecutive year, ratings from the world's leading producers of semiconductors - IDMs, OSATs and Fabless companies - have secured Advantest a position on the time-honored survey conducted by leading industry-analyst firm, VLSIresearch inc (Santa Clara, California.).

From Advantest Corporation 27 May 2013

AK Tube’s Ohio Plant Honored for its Excellence in Safety Performance

The Walbridge, Ohio plant of AK Tube LLC, a subsidiary of AK Steel (NYSE: AKS), has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene. The recognition is part of a collaborative safety awareness program established by the Northwest Ohio Safety Council.

From Cleveland-Cliffs 27 May 2013

Elixir Medical Reports Positive Clinical Trial Results for DESyne BD System with Biodegradable Polymer Coating

Elixir Medical Corporation, a developer of products that combine state-of-the-art medical devices with advanced pharmaceuticals, announced today excellent long-term results of its CE Mark-approved DESyne® BD Novolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System with biodegradable polymer coating compared to the control Endeavor Zotarolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System with durable coating in the EXCELLA BD randomized clinical trial at the 2-year endpoint.

27 May 2013

Glaston Announces Closing of Major Deal with Jin Jing Group

Glaston has closed a EUR 3.4 million deal with the Chinese company Jin Jing Group. Glaston has a long-term customer relationship with Jin Jing Group and this time the deal includes two Glaston CCS900™ double-chamber tempering furnaces, one Glaston FC500™ flat tempering furnace, one Glaston XtraEdge™ 2640-10 double-edging line and one real-time iLooK™ quality measurement system.

27 May 2013

Axalta Coating Systems Receives Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Award

Axalta Coating Systems, formerly DuPont Performance Coatings, the leading manufacturer and marketer of heavy-duty truck coatings, received the prestigious Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality award. This is the seventh year Axalta received the award, and the fourth consecutive year of the past five.

27 May 2013

Tenere Expands Rapid Prototyping Capabilities Through Protogenic Acquisition

Tenere Inc., a full-service designer and fabricator of complex metal and plastic components and assemblies, today announced that it has acquired Protogenic, a quality-driven rapid prototyping and casting company. The acquisition expands Tenere’s portfolio of services for helping manufacturers transform complex engineering concepts into commercial products.

27 May 2013

Lake Shore to Showcase THz System and Cryogenic Probe Stations at IMS

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. will attend the IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in Seattle, Wash. June 2-7, where it will showcase its family of cryogenic and cryogen-free probe stations for characterizing the performance of early stage devices and materials.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 27 May 2013

BASF Announces Production Capability Expansion Plans for Monaca and Wyandotte Plants

BASF today announced plans to expand manufacturing capabilities for products marketed under the Joncryl® trade name at plants located in Wyandotte, Michigan, and Monaca, Pennsylvania, to support customer growth in the printing, packaging, and industrial coating markets.

From BASF Corporation 27 May 2013

Novelis Announces Automotive Sheet Production Capacity Expansion in Europe

Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, will expand its production capacity for automotive sheet effective immediately. This step is designed to meet growing demand for light, recyclable aluminum sheet for automobile manufacturing.

27 May 2013

Alcoa Receives Industry Leadership Award for Aluminum

Alcoa was presented with the Industry Leadership Award for Aluminum at the inaugural Platts Global Metals Awards, sponsored by Platts, a leading global provider of energy, petrochemical and metals information.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 27 May 2013

Glaston Cautiously Positive about Development of the Glass Processing Market

Glaston’s expectations for the development of the glass processing market in 2013 are cautiously positive. Following the measures implemented during the beginning of 2013 the company stands on a stable foundation and Glaston can focus on further developing its business and core competence areas. At China Glass Glaston introduces several new products to the market.

24 May 2013