Researchers at Duke University Medical Center stumbled upon a molecule that is vital to the production of nylon through an economical, green technology during their research pertaining to identification of a cure for cancer.
By Nick Gilbert
25 Sep 2012
Materion Microelectronics & Services has inaugurated a new facility for providing physical vapor deposition (PVD) shield kits with surface treatment and cleaning services for precision parts at Mesa del Sol near Albuquerque in New Mexico.
By Nick Gilbert
25 Sep 2012
Research and Markets has included a new report titled ‘The World Market for Graphene 2010-2017’ to its catalogue.
Tantaline, a leading producer of tantalum-based surface alloys employed in hot acid environments, has announced the availability of its corrosion resistant products for the gas and oil industry.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Sep 2012
Reportlinker.com has added a new report titled, “Plastics Industry in the Middle East - Increased Focus on Downstream Petrochemicals to Drive the Sector” to its product catalog.
Chemicals manufacturer, Oxea has completed the construction of its new facility for manufacturing specialty esters labeled “Ester 2” at Oberhausen right on schedule. The completion of the new plant construction is deemed to be a significant milestone for Oxea.
By G.P. Thomas
24 Sep 2012
UOP, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, has licensed its methanol-to-olefins (MTO) technology to Chinese company Jiutai Energy for conversion of methanol from coal into critical components necessary for plastic production.
By G.P. Thomas
24 Sep 2012
Scientists, academics and students from a diverse range of disciplines gathered, near Oxford, to enjoy two full days of talks, demonstrations, data clinics and excellent networking opportunities hosted by Renishaw to Celebrate 20 years of Renishaw RAMAN.
Hoganas, a global manufacturer of iron and metal powders, has acquired a 100% stake in additive manufacturing technology developer, fcubic, by exercising an option.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Sep 2012
Airgas is set to construct a new air separation unit in Chicago. Production at the new facility is expected to commence in 2014. The air separation unit will generate nitrogen, oxygen and argon.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Sep 2012
Guttridge, a major bulk materials handling equipment manufacturer in the UK, has reported the launch of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to provide better local support to the emerging economies of North Africa and the Middle East.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Sep 2012
Discovery of an elusive strain relaxation phenomenon in cobaltites may lead to better energy-related materials, fuel cells, and magnetic sensors. The study has been performed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
By G.P. Thomas
24 Sep 2012
BASF will display its latest technologies and materials for the aerospace market at the 2012 Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas show, which will be held at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from September 25 to 27, 2012.
Peratech’s QTC technology has been honored with the 2012 Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.
By G.P. Thomas
21 Sep 2012
Hydrated minerals have been found on the giant asteroid Vesta by NASA's Dawn spacecraft. Observations reveal that surface of Vesta has been colored by volatile materials. However, actual water ice has not been found at Vesta.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Sep 2012