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ESAIL Utilizes Solar Wind to Propel Spacecraft

The electric sail (ESAIL), invented by Dr. Pekka Janhunen at the Finnish Kumpula Space Centre in 2006, produces propulsion power for a spacecraft by utilizing the solar wind.

9 Jan 2013

Innovative Plastic Composite Material to Stabilize Building Walls during Earth Quakes

In the case of earthquakes, only seconds may remain for a safe escape from buildings. Debris falling down and obstructing the escape routes may even aggravate the situation. A product developed at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) extends the time for saving lives by reinforcing walls and keeping off the debris. An innovative building material manufacturer now has launched the mature innovation on the market.

9 Jan 2013

NCL Employs Linkam Tensile Testing Temperature Stage to Study Polypropylene Film

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments have been chosen as suppliers of a TST350 stage for the Complex Fluids and Polymer Engineering Division, National Chemical Laboratory, India to study the mechanical properties of dimethyl dibenzylidene sorbitol (DMDBS)

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 9 Jan 2013

SuperCORR A - Lubricant and Corrosion Prevention Compound for Aerospace and Aircraft Applications

A lubricant/corrosion protectant used on the USAF P-3 flap tracks, jackscrews and asymmetry detector chains was a light oil. Leadscrews extend and retract P-3 wing flaps.

8 Jan 2013

TechPrecision to Produce Product Assemblies for Proton Beam Cancer Treatment Equipment

TechPrecision Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: TPCS) ("TechPrecision" or "the Company"), an industry leading manufacturer providing engineering, precision large-scale machined, fabricated metal and electrical components for complete tested systems with customers in the alternative energy, cleantech, medical, nuclear, defense, aerospace and other commercial industries, today announced that it has signed a five-year agreement valued at more than $115 million to exclusively produce complete product assemblies for Proton Beam cancer treatment equipment in the U.S. and Asia.

8 Jan 2013

Align Technology's Invisalign Outcome Simulator Now Available on Market

Align Technology, Inc. today announced the commercial availability of the Invisalign Outcome Simulator, the Company's first Invisalign chair-side application powered by the iTero and iOC scanners. Previewed earlier this year, the interactive application provides dentists and orthodontists an enhanced platform for patient education and is designed to increase treatment acceptance by helping patients visualize the benefits possible with Invisalign treatment.

8 Jan 2013

Vystar Expands Current Distribution Relationship

Vystar® Corporation ("Vystar" or the "Company"), the exclusive creator of Vytex® Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), a multi-patented, all-natural raw material that contains significantly reduced levels of non-rubber particles and proteins found in natural rubber latex, and owner of SleepHealth™ LLC, a unique provider of sleep health management services to physicians in the southeastern U.S., today announced that the Company, along with Centrotrade Minerals & Metals, Inc. and Centrotrade Deutschland, GmbH., signed an amendment to their current agreement on December 19, 2012, expanding their current distribution relationship to include South East Asia in addition to North America and Europe.

8 Jan 2013

DUNMORE Exhibits MLI and ESD Films and Tapes at AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting

DUNMORE Corporation is exhibiting materials that will contribute to a massive seven-year upgrade of the U.S. scientific satellite fleet at the 51st American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aerospace Sciences Meeting today in Dallas.

8 Jan 2013

NASA to Advance Aircraft Concepts and Technologies to Reduce Aviation Impact on Environment

NASA has selected eight large-scale integrated technology demonstrations to advance aircraft concepts and technologies that will reduce the impact of aviation on the environment over the next 30 years, research efforts that promise future travelers will fly in quieter, greener and more fuel-efficient airliners.

8 Jan 2013

Bob Backert's Patented GreenForce Power Supply Improves Current Linearity

GreenForce™, the first major innovation in power supply technology in decades, has been patented by Bob Backert , of Pennsylvania's RHB Sound Dezign.

8 Jan 2013

China's Urbanization Plans to Create New Energy Demand in 2013

Solar stocks have started the year with an impressive run after a dismal 2012. China's urbanization plans are expected to create new energy demand in 2013. The Guggenheim Solar ETF (TAN) has surged nearly 20 percent in the past week. The Paragon Report examines investing opportunities in the Solar Industry and provides equity research on Canadian Solar Inc. and JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.

8 Jan 2013

TRENDnet Announces Availability of Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter

TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, announces today from 2013 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, the availability of the Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter with Built-In Outlet, model TPL-407E. This adapter offers a stable high performance network connection to a smart TV, media player, receiver, or computer.

8 Jan 2013

Arkema Acknowledges Academic Excellence in the Field of Paper Science and Engineering

For the eighth consecutive year, Arkema has rewarded the author of the best graduation project in the field of paper fibers, bioresource valorization, and improvement of environmental balance of paper processes, among 3rd year student engineers from the International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (Grenoble INP-Pagora engineering school). Arkema’s participation in this event, as a major supplier of bleaching products to the paper industry, underlines its commitment to the paper industry and its ongoing backing for research.

8 Jan 2013

Protein Aggregation To Be Discussed By Malvern At PepTalk 2013

In a session devoted to protein aggregation and emerging analytical tools at this year’s PepTalk conference (21-25 Jan 2013, Palm Springs, US), Dr E. Neil Lewis, Chief Technology Officer for Malvern Panalytical, wi...

From Malvern Panalytical 7 Jan 2013

Exova Chosen By Allseas To Provide A Range Of Services

Exova, the world’s largest independent testing group, has been chosen by Allseas to provide a range of services covered by a global framework agreement worth up to €1 million. The Swiss-based Allseas Gr...

7 Jan 2013