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Advion Expression Compact Mass Spectrometers Integrated with Agilent HPLC Liquid Chromatography Systems

Advion, Inc., a leading life sciences Systems and Consumables developer, announces that its expression compact mass spectrometer (CMS) is now fully integrated with Agilent Technologies’ full range of HPLC and (U)HPLC liquid chromatography systems. The single quadropole CMS is seen as a valuable option to complement existing (U)HPLC systems.

From Advion Interchim Scientific 11 Dec 2012

BASF Engineering Plastic Used in Flat-Roof Mount Solar Installation

The plastics processor Ensinger located in Nufringen, Germany and BASF have entered into a joint undertaking with the Goldbeck Solar company to develop a modular mounting system for flat-roof solar installations in which the load-bearing elements are made of a BASF engineering plastic for the first time.

11 Dec 2012

International Workshop on Smart Materials and Structures, SHM and NDT for the Energy Industry

The best and brightest in nondestructive testing (NDT), smart materials, and structural health monitoring (SHM) are invited to present at and attend the premier international technical conference of 2013.

11 Dec 2012

IDTechEx Announces Winners of Annual Printed Electronics Award

The annual printed electronics award winners were announced at the IDTechEx Printed Electronics event this week in Santa Clara, California - the World's largest event on the topic.

From IDTechEx 11 Dec 2012

Outotec Approves Bel-Ray Clear Gear Lubricant for Mining Equipment

Bel-Ray Clear Gear Lubricant, grades medium and heavy, has received OEM approval from Outotec. This endorsement qualifies these products for use as ring gear and pinion lubricants in the mining equipment manufactured by Outotec, a global leader in minerals and metals processing technologies.

From Calumet Branded Products, LLC 11 Dec 2012

Full Integration With Agilent Technologies Liquid Chromatography Systems Announced By Advion

From Agilent Technologies, Inc. 10 Dec 2012

Fatigue Analysis of Composites and Nanocomposites

This book is structured around new experiments and modeling of fatigue and its effects across a variety of composite materials.

10 Dec 2012

Schweiter Technologies Signs Deal to Sell Ismeca Semiconductor to Cohu

Cohu, Inc. today announced that it has agreed to acquire Ismeca Semiconductor Holding SA (Ismeca) from Schweiter Technologies AG for $54.5 million, plus acquired cash, to be funded out of Cohu’s existing cash reserves.

10 Dec 2012

Bombardier Aerospace, Transworld Aviation Enter into Parts Distribution Center Deal

Transworld Aviation has signed a parts distribution centre agreement with Canadian aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier Aerospace, to operate a Dubai depot for Bombardier* aircraft parts.

10 Dec 2012

Claudia Felser Named APS Fellow for Research into New Materials

Professor Dr. Claudia Felser has been appointed a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).

10 Dec 2012

USA Becomes Largest Exporter of Wood Pellets in the World

The expansion of wood pellet capacity in the US South the past few years has enabled the US to export more pellets than Canada, making the US the largest exporter in the world.

10 Dec 2012

Wolfpack Gold, Tigris Uranium Enter into Reverse Takeover Deal

Tigris Uranium Corp., and Wolfpack Gold Corp. ("Wolfpack") are pleased to announce that Tigris has determined to diversify its business focus, while maintaining its exposure and commitment to the long term viability of the uranium market.

10 Dec 2012

Study Results Demonstrate Anti Corrosion and Biofilm Reduction Benefits of Arch Peptides

Arch Biopartners Inc today announced that Arch scientists have reported results of a recent study involving Arch peptides and the role they play in reducing initial biofilm formation and surface corrosion on stainless steel.

10 Dec 2012

ALTANA Expands Wax Additive Business with ChemCor Acquisition

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA has signed a contract to acquire the business of Chemical Corporation of America Inc. (ChemCor), a U.S. manufacturer of specialty wax additives.

10 Dec 2012

United States Army Awards Contract to Kaiser Aircraft

Kaiser Aircraft Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kaiser Group International, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a five-year contract with the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate of the United States Army for work on the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter.

10 Dec 2012