EPFL Institute of Microengineering researchers have achieved a record 21.4% energy conversion efficiency using "hybrid" photovoltaic cells. The novel cells were presented at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition.
By G.P. Thomas
29 Sep 2012
With a target of being North America’s largest commercial Passive House (Passiv Haus) building, Le Belvédère special events center is nearing completion in Wakefield, Quebec. The Certified Passive House C...
OMAX Corporation, a leading U.S.-based total solutions provider of the world’s most advanced abrasive waterjet machining technology, is responding to the growing demand for its products and services in Europe and o...
Freeman Technology is once again joining Gericke, Glatt and K-Tron to sponsor a 3-day course organised by Mixing Consultants Inc and designed for pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals.
Research and Markets has included a new report titled ‘Laminated Aluminum Foil Manufacturing for Flexible Packaging Uses Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2012 Q3 Edition]’ to its catalogue.
In a nano-scale study on battery materials which appeared in Nano Letters, a research team headed by Chongmin Wang from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) of the Department of Energy (DOE), has described the mechanism whereby nickel creates a physical barrier that hinders lithium ion transfer in the electrode, thus decreasing the charging and discharging rates of materials.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Sep 2012
Michael Fraley, CEO of PanAridus, announced at the International Tire Exhibition and Conference held on September 26, 2012 that the company would be providing the first samples of the domestically grown guayule rubber to manufacturers of tires and other rubber-based products.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Sep 2012
3M has launched the 3M Laminating Bulker that imparts remarkable characteristics to fiberglass constructions. The product features exemplary capabilities in print blocking and consumes lesser resin while exhibiting high degree of conformability on compound curves. There are homogeneous holes incorporated into the 3M Laminating Bulker to facilitate proper resin flow.
Chemtura, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, pool, home and spa care products, will be acquiring the bromine division of the Indian company, Solaris ChemTech Industries.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Sep 2012
Sonoco has introduced a new line of insulated pallet shippers through its unit, ThermoSafe brands. The polyurethane-insulated temperature assurance shippers are meant for sale in Europe and United States for use in bulk supply of pharmaceutical products and biotechnology products.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Sep 2012
Market research solution provider, Research and Markets has included a new report titled, "Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2012 Q3 Edition]" to its product offering.
At the annual conference of the window film industry held at Louisville in Kentucky, distributors and manufacturers exhibited modern window films with UV control, safety and energy-saving features.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Sep 2012
A scientist team from NASA’s Dawn has observed that delivery of hydrous materials to Vesta was through clusters of small dust particles which occupied the Solar System during an epoch.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Sep 2012
Orbite Aluminae has finalized the design and process parameters for production of high purity and smelter grade alumina from the coal combustion byproduct, fly ash, by using Orbite’s patented alumina clean production technology.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Sep 2012
Lehigh Technologies, a company that provides sustainable materials, has entered into a partnership with Spanish recycler, HERA Holdings to introduce micronized rubber powder (MRP) from Lehigh Technologies into the tire, coatings and consumer and industrial plastics markets of Europe.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Sep 2012