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Aerogel Used In Affordable Insulated Glass Daylighting Solutions

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) and Advanced Glazings Ltd. announce the launch of SOLERA® + Lumira® aerogel R5 daylighting glazing units. The new product joins the groundbreaking suite of SOLERA + Lumira aerogel pr...

12 Nov 2012

Collaboration By Imec and CANON ANELVA Corp.

CANON ANELVA Corp., a leading supplier of processing equipment for the semiconductor device manufacturing industry, and the Belgian nanoelectronics research center imec will collaborate on advanced STT-MRAM (spin-transfe...

From IMEC 12 Nov 2012

Imec Expands Collaboration with TEL on Next-Generation Memory

Imec announced today that Tokyo Electron (TEL), a leading supplier of semiconductor production equipment and imec have further extended their collaboration. The new agreement comprises joint R&D on advanced STT-M...

From IMEC 12 Nov 2012

Siemens Expand Portfolio to Provide Closed-Loop System-Driven Product Development Solutions

Siemens expands its portfolio of industry software by acquiring LMS International NV, a leading provider of test and mechatronic simulation software including model-based systems engineering to the automotive, aerospace ...

From Siemens Corporation 9 Nov 2012

BASF to Debut New Thermoplastic Polyurethane Upgrades at IWCS 2012

BASF will introduce new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) grades with 70 Shore A hardness that fulfill special requirements for medical applications at IWCS 2012 , the International Wire & Cable Symposium and Conference from Nov. 11 to 14 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

9 Nov 2012

P+G Presents C+D Partnership Award to UC Simulation Center

The award, presented at the 11th Annual C+D Awards Dinner and Partnership Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 25, recognizes outstanding public / private collaboration.

9 Nov 2012

SEMA Show Recognizes Vehicles Featuring BASF Paint

Show vehicles featuring products from BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions on display at the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, have been recognized with awards from several organizations.

From BASF Corporation 9 Nov 2012

Solar Gard Announces Receipt of APCD-IEA Blue Sky Leadership Award

Solar Gard®, an industry-leading manufacturer of architectural and automotive window films, specialty films and photovoltaic backsheets, today announced the receipt of the APCD-IEA Blue Sky Leadership Award at the Industrial Environmental Association’s Environmental Summit in San Diego on October 23 and 24.

9 Nov 2012

Veeco Supplies MBE Production System to Brolis Semiconductors

Brolis Semiconductors Ltd. and Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today that Brolis has received shipment of a Veeco GEN200® Edge™ Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) production system for installation at their new epitaxial wafer production facility in Vilnius, Lithuania.

9 Nov 2012

University of Melbourne Engineers Develop New Carbon Dioxide Capturing Technqiue

University of Melbourne Engineers have developed a novel method of collecting and storing carbon dioxide that will reduce the cost of separating and storing carbon dioxide.

9 Nov 2012

New Study Provides Insights into Catalytic Activity of Copper

Limiting the quantity of catalysts – substances that trigger a chemical reaction – used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals is important, and research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has now demonstrated that small quantities of copper work well in this respect.

9 Nov 2012

New Sand Binder Technology Enables Low-Toxic Metal Casting Production

Based on a new discovery by researchers at Oregon State University, the world's multi-billion dollar foundry industry may soon develop a sweet tooth. This industry, that produces metal castings used in everything ...

9 Nov 2012

International Symposium on MicroScale Bioseparations to be Held at University of Virginia

Significant changes will enhance the experience of attendees at the 29th International Symposium on MicroScale Bioseparations, to be held March 10-14, 2013 at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The updated conference format is designed to increase the focus and depth of technical presentations and create energetic and informed discussion among attendees.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 9 Nov 2012

New Reports on Magnetic Materials, High-Performance Alloys and Metal Finishing Chemicals

In the world of metals and advanced materials, three key segments are on the rise and shaping the future of this global industry. From magnetic materials to high performance alloys and metal finishing chemicals, Global Information Inc (GII) highlights three noteworthy market reports from our premium research partner Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Through key company profiles, market estimates and projections and segment analysis, these reports examine the latest trends, issues and strategic industry activities connected to the global markets for magnetic materials, metal finishing chemicals and high performance alloys.

9 Nov 2012

Global Market for Elastomers Projected to Grow - Smithers Rapra Study Says

The global market for elastomers is expected to reach more than 28.1 million tonnes in 2012, and is estimated to grow by 18.5% to reach 33.3 million tonnes in 2017, according to a new study by Smithers Rapra. The ...

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 8 Nov 2012