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New Generation of Chemical Reactor from Asynt and Innovative Physical Organic Solutions

Asynt Ltd. in conjunction with Innovative Physical Organic Solutions (IPOS), a research group based within the University of Huddersfield, UK, have cooperated over the last 2 years to develop a new generation of chemical reactor.

From Asynt 29 Oct 2012

Malvern agrees to Distribute Affinity Biosensors' Archimedes system

Materials characterization company Malvern Panalytical. (Malvern Panalytical, UK) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Affinity Biosensors LLC (Santa Barbara, CA, USA) which will extend the range of soluti...

From Malvern Panalytical 29 Oct 2012

Goodfellow Announces Formation of New Ceramic and Glass Division

Goodfellow, a leading international supplier of metals and materials for research and industry, has announced the formation of the Goodfellow Ceramic and Glass Division, dedicated solely to materials and finished components in ceramic and glass.

From Goodfellow Ceramic & Glass 29 Oct 2012

3M Debuts New Proprietary Adhesive Formulation

Natural Rubber Adhesives have long been used for oily metal tape applications; however, 3M is challenging the status quo with a new proprietary adhesive formulation debuting in a portfolio of Scotch® High Strength Filament Tapes.

29 Oct 2012

New Materials Demonstrate High Resistance to Bacterial Adhesion

Bacteria’s ability to cling to virtually any surface is a vexing problem in the medical community.

29 Oct 2012

Intertape Polymer Group Takes Part in Pack Expo International 2012

Intertape Polymer Group® Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial and packaging products, will be exhibiting at Pack Expo International held at McCormick Place in Chicago from October 28-31, 2012.

29 Oct 2012

IFCO Unveils Innovative Reusable Plastic Container Solutions

IFCO, the global leader in Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs), is introducing a suite of innovative RPC solutions that provide its grocery retail partners with the company’s Fresh Market Advantage.

29 Oct 2012

National Cheng Kung University Researchers Develop Vapor Grown Carbon Fiber Mat

A National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) research team has developed a vapor grown carbon fiber mat (VGCF mat) which exhibits ultra-high thermal conductivity, an ideal heat spreader material for potential use in electronic devices such as smart phones and tablet computers.

29 Oct 2012

Nordson, Henkel Partner to Develop New Technology for Global Packaging Market

Henkel, the leader in adhesives used for package bonding and sealing, and Nordson Corporation, a leading producer of precision dispensing equipment for adhesives and other materials, today announced that they have established a global alliance on new technology development for the packaging market worldwide to provide significant benefits and deliver greater value to their customers.

29 Oct 2012

Outokumpu Supplies Specialty Stainless Steel for Qatar Foundation’s New Headquarters Construction

Outokumpu delivers some 170 tonnes of specialty stainless steel for the construction of new modern headquarters of Qatar Foundation in Education City on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar. Structural sections made out of duplex stainless steel provide needed support for the 57-metre tall cube-shaped building.

29 Oct 2012

Cytec to Participate in Composites Engineering Show 2012

We will be exhibiting on stand 640 at the Composites Engineering Show 2012, which takes place in the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK on the 7 and 8 November.

29 Oct 2012

Benteler Steel/Tube to Build New Hot Rolling Tube Mill in Louisiana

At a news conference with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Benteler Steel/Tube today announced it will build a new hot rolling tube mill in Caddo, Louisiana, strengthening the company's position in the North American oil country tubular goods (OCTG) market.

29 Oct 2012

Søral’s Norwegian Aluminum Plant Signs Electricity Contracts

Sør-Norge Aluminium (Søral) primary aluminium plant in Norway has signed electricity contracts with Agder Energi, Lyse, Statkraft and Hydro for the long- term annual supply of up to 2.6 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity in Norway over an eight-year period, starting in 2013.

29 Oct 2012

BASF, TenCate Partner to Develop Automotive Thermoplastic Composite Materials

TenCate Advanced Composites and >BASF have entered into a strategic alliance to cooperate on the development, production and commercialization of thermoplastic composite materials suitable for high-volume vehicle production.

From BASF Corporation 26 Oct 2012

Innovative Sterilization Packaging with Triple-Layer Reinforcement

Kimberly-Clark today announced the launch of Kimguard Smart-Fold Sterilization Wrap, an innovative sterilization packaging designed to provide the durability necessary for the most demanding applications.

26 Oct 2012