According to MEPS, steel prices have reduced significantly in the international markets. In view of weak economic conditions, extensive imports and falling prices of raw material across the globe have impacted the prices of flat products in the US.
By Nick Gilbert
6 Jul 2012
Research and Markets has included a new book titled ‘Chemical Resistance of Specialty Thermoplastics. Plastics Design Library’ to its catalogue.
By Nick Gilbert
6 Jul 2012
Research and Markets has included a new book, titled ‘Carbon Meta-Nanotubes: Synthesis, Properties and Applications,’ from John Wiley and Sons to its catalogue.
By G.P. Thomas
5 Jul 2012
When calcium carbonate microspheres act as templates, varied-sized microcontainers for medical substances can be created.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
5 Jul 2012
The universities of Kent, Bristol along with Huddersfield and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory researchers have found a new unusual series of unconventional superconductors.
By G.P. Thomas
5 Jul 2012
In a pilot research study, scientists from the Spanish Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) and University of Granada will work on the development of drugs that are less toxic and more efficient by using nanoscopic clay to allow controlled release of drugs in patients.
By Nick Gilbert
5 Jul 2012
Tecnalia Research & Innovation, a research center has been acknowledged as one of the standards for future factories in Europe.
By Nick Gilbert
5 Jul 2012
BASF has announced that it has purchased Iowa-based ITWC, which specializes in polyester polyols and cast elastomer polyurethane systems.
By Nick Gilbert
5 Jul 2012
Teijin Chemicals, the resin and plastic processing business arm of Teijin Group, has reported that new equipment will be installed at the company’s Matsuyama facility, located in Japan.
By Nick Gilbert
5 Jul 2012
This 2nd Edition of the very popular Practical Guide to Rotational Moulding from Smithers Rapra describes the basic aspects of the process and the latest state-of-the-art developments in the industry. It is completely revised and is extensively illustrated.
A research team from the Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering has created a design that enables development of highly stretchable electronics for medical applications. The design allows a device to stretch and bend over 200% of its original size, which is four times higher than the current technology. This is achieved by a combination of liquid metal and porous polymer.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Jul 2012
Quaker Chemical, a global provider of process chemicals, chemical specialties and services to a wide range of industries, has acquired NP Coil Dexter Industries, Gorgonzola, an Italy-based manufacturer of metal surface treatment chemicals.
By G.P. Thomas
4 Jul 2012
DUNMORE, a global supplier of engineered coated and laminated films, has announced the expansion of its production capacity in the U.S. and Europe for high-performance thin film products. The company has made significant investments in two new production lines at its facilities located in Freiburg, Germany and Brewster, New York.
By G.P. Thomas
4 Jul 2012
ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe’s Duisburg-Beeckerwerth BOF meltshop celebrated its 50th anniversary in June 2012. This mill started its operations during 1962 and had been developed as a green field project within a period of two years. So far, the mill has manufactured crude steel of approximately 209 Mt.
By Nick Gilbert
4 Jul 2012
Teijin Chemicals, the resin and plastic processing business arm of Teijin Group, has declared that Panlite AM-9937F has been specifically developed for use in automotive applications. This new material combines an ultra-smooth surface and exceptional dimensional precision.