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Shurtape Introduces Tape Heads Optimized for High-Speed Automated Case Sealing

You know the value of uptime -- and you demand packaging equipment that will help you achieve more efficiencies on the line, as well as produce a reliable, secure seal. Shurtape®, with its commitment to exacting standards, announces ShurSEAL™ tape heads that are engineered with innovative design features for better performance and can be retrofitted to a variety of popular case-erecting and sealing systems.

26 Oct 2012

Superconducting Magnets Used to Observe Proteins, Atom-by-Atom

At the edge of the Muir College parking lot sits a structure shaped like an enormous tan igloo encircled by a chain-link fence. An upright wooden post carved into a face like a totem with a sweet, sleepy expression guards the entrance, offering no hint of what goes on within.

26 Oct 2012

Arotech to Develop Three Prototype Lithium Batteries for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Arotech Corporation announced today that its Battery and Power Systems Division has received an order to develop prototypes for a lithium battery for hybrid electric vehicles.

26 Oct 2012

New Chitosan-Based Laser-Activated Bio-Adhesive Polymer

A new video-article in JoVE, Journal of Visualized Experiments, details the use of a new laser-activated bio-adhesive polymer. The chitosan-based polymer, SurgiLux, was developed by scientists at the University of New South Wales.

26 Oct 2012

New Process to Cut Safety Glass into Desired Shape

If an object slams into the glass façade of a high-rise building, the glass must not shatter and fall down, because it could harm pedestrians below. In addition, the window panes must hold if a person were to fall against it from the inside.

26 Oct 2012

Lake Shore Launches CRX-6.5K Cryogenic Probe Station for Material Research

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc., a manufacturer of scientific sensors, instruments, and systems for precise measurement and control, introduces the new Model CRX-6.5K cryogenic probe station, an affordable, general purpose cryogen-free probe station that is both cost effective and convenient to use.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 26 Oct 2012

Stainless Steel Bridge Arches Support Sölvesborg Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge

A pedestrian and cycling bridge being built in Sölvesborg community in south-east part of Sweden owes its eye-catching appearance to three supporting 60-metre long bridge arches which are manufactured from 150 tons of Outokumpu duplex stainless steel.

26 Oct 2012

Biocomposite Snowboard Made from Biotex Flax Fibre

Composites Evolution will be showcasing the latest application of Biotex flax fibre, a snowboard designed and developed by Magine Snowboards, in the NetComposites Product Display Area at the Composites Engineering Show, 7 – 8 November 2012, on stand 346 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK.

26 Oct 2012

Prestigous Awards Presented for the Best in Brick Architecture

Last night’s Think Brick Awards at Doltone House showcased the best of brick in built project with the Horbury Hunt Awards.

25 Oct 2012

Extruding Capabilities To Accommodate Industrial Heating Components

Morgan Advanced Materials (MTC) With MTC’s in-house expertise and capabilities, there is no need to outsource machining of MACOR®when manufacturing custom made parts. MTC is an approved distributor of Corning MACOR® through its Wesgo/Duramic facility, in Fairfield NJ.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 25 Oct 2012

Strategic Alliance As TenCate And BASF Sign Agreement

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 producti...

From Toray Advanced Composites 25 Oct 2012

Guttridge Opens Middle East Office in Riyadh

As part of a highly successful first-time participation in September’s Saudi Agriculture show (31st International Agriculture, Water and Agro-Industry Show, 24-27 Sep 2012, Riyadh), bulk materials handling company Guttridge Ltd used the event to declare their Middle East office in Riyadh officially open.

25 Oct 2012

Freeman Technology's Powder Rheometer Supports Optimisation of Wet Granulation Processes

Freeman Technology presents ‘The characterisation of granulation wet masses using powder rheometry’ at the 29th Symposium of Particulate Design and Preparation in Japan.

From Freeman Technology 25 Oct 2012

Crackling Behavior of Materials Tracked with Atomic-Scale Precision

"Avalanches" -- the crackling behavior of materials under slowly increasing stress, like crumpling paper or earthquakes -- may have a novel facet previously unknown, say Cornell researchers.

25 Oct 2012

Henkel Launches Reactive Hotmelt Adhesive for Headlamp Bonding Applications

Henkel introduces PURmelt® QR 4511™ reactive hotmelt adhesive for headlamp bonding applications. This unique adhesive can withstand and operate at higher exposure temperatures than traditional sealants and adhesives.

From Henkel Corporation 25 Oct 2012