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OnColor Quality Control Software Supports KMSA’s FD-Series Spectrodensitometers

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), the worldwide leader in the industrial measurement of color, light and 3D shape, announces the support of its FD-Series Spectrodensitometers by CyberChrome's OnColor™ Color QC and Color Matching Software.

16 Mar 2013

Food and Pharmaceutical Industries Join for Large Ingredients Event in Latin America

The food and beverage industry is witnessing a move from reactive to proactive, with consumers now actively seeking functional foods that provide benefit-adding solutions to the various health challenges they currently face or will face later in life.

16 Mar 2013

Metso to Deliver New High-Speed Tissue Production Line to Syktyvkar, Russia

Metso has once again received an order for a complete tissue production line for Syktyvkar Tissue Group in Russia. The new tissue machine will be installed at the company's new site in Semibratovo, located some 220 km from Moscow. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for mid 2014. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

16 Mar 2013

EPA Awards Nissan New ENERGY STAR Accolades for Energy Efficiency in Vehicle Assembly

Nissan remains a leader in energy performance with three new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® accolades on the shelf, including the 2013 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award, the highest honor given to select organizations that are dedicated to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.

16 Mar 2013

Sonoco to Build Molded Foam Product Manufacturing Facility in Celaya

Sonoco Protective Solutions, North America's largest manufacturer of molded foam components and packaging solutions and a unit of Sonoco, today announced that it intends to open a new manufacturing facility in Celaya, Guanajuato Mexico, to meet growing demand for its products.

16 Mar 2013

New Mounting Option in Polycase Internal Mounting Panels Ensures Waterproof Integrity

Polycase announces the release of internal mounting panels for the WH Series of NEMA 4X plastic enclosures. The 0.06 inch thick aluminum panels attach directly to mounting bosses inside the base of these enclosures using included screws.

16 Mar 2013

Polymer Roofing Company Launches Home Exterior Color Contest

DaVinci Roofscapes®, the color leader in the polymer roofing industry, launches a home exterior color contest on March 18, 2013. Open to all homeowners nationwide, the "Shake it Up" Exterior Color Contest includes a $5,000 cash grand prize to help the winner add color to the exterior of his or her home.

16 Mar 2013

Interactive Educational Exhibit on Corrosion at Orlando Science Center

When President Barack Obama cited the nation's 70,000 structurally deficient bridges in his State of the Union address last month, the University of Akron (UA) already had one solution to the problem: corrosion engineers.

16 Mar 2013

Clariant to Highlight Renewable-Based Wax Solutions at European Coatings Show 2013

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents the very latest in renewable-based waxes combining demand for more natural, sustainable products with state-of-the-art performance at European Coatings Show 2013.

16 Mar 2013

New Fiber Optics Based Industrial FT-NIR Analyzer from ABB

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, introduces the new TALYS ASP500 Series. This fiber optics based industrial FT-NIR analyzer represents the latest advances in process analytics for chemical industries. The TALYS™ is used for reactor profiling, real-time determination of process end-point, cycle-time reduction, process characterization and early troubleshooting.

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 16 Mar 2013

QExtra Anti-Reflective Multi-Layer Coating Enhances Quantum Efficiency, Minimizes Etaloning Effects

HORIBA Scientific, global leader in optical spectroscopy equipment, is pleased to announce QExtra, Quantum Efficiency Enhancing CCD Technology. QExtra Technology is an anti-reflective multi-layer coating designed to greatly improve quantum efficiency of back illuminated CCDs (BIDDs) over a broad spectral range, while suppressing undesirable etaloning effects.

From HORIBA 15 Mar 2013

PyMPSA Successfully Produces Radiopaque Catheters Using RTP Company's PEBA Compound

When Plásticos y Materias Primas (PyMPSA), a Mexican manufacturer of medical devices and components, wanted to develop a new catheter for epidural anesthesia, it specified a biocompatible nylon material that was radiopaque so it could be readily observed during x-ray imaging to ensure proper placement. The first efforts were disappointing for the quality conscious company. Searching for a new supplier, PyMPSA turned to custom compounder RTP Company who developed a custom material for the application.

From RTP Company 15 Mar 2013

HORIBA Scientific Unveils New XploRA ONE Raman Microscope

HORIBA Scientific, global leader in Raman and optical spectroscopy systems, announces the launch of its new XploRA ONE Raman microscope. XploRA ONE offers simplicity, exceptional sensitivity and reliability for budget-conscious QA/QC and analytical labs in the industrial and routine analytical sectors.

From HORIBA 15 Mar 2013

DuPont Teams Up with Israel’s Office of the Chief Scientist

DuPont has joined the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor Global Enterprise R&D Cooperation Framework. Under the framework, the OCS provides a one-stop-shop to enable new opportunities for collaboration between DuPont and Israeli start-up companies.

15 Mar 2013

KTC Applies Aerospace Technology from A&P to Repair Damaged Bridges

The Kentucky Transportation Center’s (KTC) research team, in cooperation with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Federal Highway Administration, recently determined that a product originally intended for a...

From A&P Technology 15 Mar 2013