Polytec PT EC101 is a silver filled, two-component, electrically conductive epoxy for substrate and chip bonding. Applications include hybrid circuits, micro-electronics, LED, opto-electronics and photovoltaic applications on TCO, ITO, glass, metals, ceramic, Si and most plastics.
Researchers at the Kiel University have developed a new technology that can link two polymers such as Teflon and silicone, which are considered to be “un-joinable”, Passive nano-scaled crystal linkers are employed as staples to link the two “un-joinable materials”.
By G.P. Thomas
27 Aug 2012
The Surlyn packaging material from Dupont will be exhibited at Luxe Pack 2012 in Monaco. Just as looking through a kaleidoscope offers unique views every time it is seen through, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers will showcase its polymer for sophisticated cosmetic packaging solutions showing a range of options offered by the materials to its designers.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Aug 2012
Reportlinker.com has added a report titled "Global Packaging Survey 2012-2013: New Consumer Technology Solutions - Impact, Opportunities and Budgets" to its catalog.
Zeta Cap, an innovative glass-free laminate produced by Integral Technologies, has been awarded a US patent. The patent was applied for Zeta Cap as an enhanced rigid printed circuit board insulating layer.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
27 Aug 2012
3M, the company leveraging technology to produce innovative products, has launched a cylinder spray adhesive for seaming geotextile fabrics known as the 3M Geotextile Seaming Cylinder Spray Adhesive.
BASF, the global supplier of chemical products, has enhanced the competency of its coating center at its global headquarters, Ludwigshafen by installing a customized laboratory coating and laminating machine.
Hybrid 651D, the latest addition to the hybrid resin product line of Cereplast, the company that designs and manufactures bioplastics, has been nominated for the MATERIALICA 2012 award.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Aug 2012
Umeco, a global provider of advanced process and composite materials, has announced that it will be participating in the China Composites Expo 2012. The event is to be held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, China and is slated to take place from 5 to 7 September 2012.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Aug 2012
The powerful combination of NEXYGENPlus control and data analysis software and National Instruments data acquisition cards allows Lloyd Instruments' range of single column and twin column universal materials testing machines to communicate with a wide range of external equipment.
Hiden is exhibiting their latest Catlab integrated microreactor/mass spectrometer system at CAPOC9 on August 29-31 in Brussels. The system is specifically optimised for continuous quantitative real-time analysis of catalytic activity and reaction components.
For low surface energy polyolefin plastics that are extremely difficult to bond, Henkel Corporation has introduced Loctite® 3035™ Polyolefin Bonder, an innovative two-part acrylic adhesive that mixes easily, stores at room temperature, and fixtures to plastics and metals in less than 15 minutes without surface preparation or primers.
Light absorbing materials demonstrate poor durability as they frequently degrade or overheat over time. This is one of the reasons that affect the widespread adoption of solar energy. To address these challenges, a research team comprising Dr. Mikhail Zamkov of Bowling Green State University and colleagues has developed a technique to produce two inorganic nanocrystals that demonstrate better durability when compared to organic materials.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Aug 2012
According to a collaborative study conducted by the United States Geological Survey and the University of Missouri, carbon nanotubes can be harmful to aquatic organisms.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Aug 2012
Researchers at University of Edinburgh have quantified the health impact of nanofibers, paving the way to reduce health risks faced by people working with these small fibers utilized in manufacturing industries.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Aug 2012