ATMI, a provider of specialty semiconductor materials and high-purity materials handling and delivery solutions, announced that it has begun the commercialization of an innovative carbon dioxide (CO2) capture system that has been co-developed with SRI International, a nonprofit research and development institute.
By G.P. Thomas
30 Jun 2012
SP Scientific, a manufacturer of bench top for freeze dryers, centrifugal evaporators and concentrators, lyophilizers, glassware washers and thermal control systems, has declared that a novel 4-part online training course has been introduced for researchers.
By Nick Gilbert
30 Jun 2012
Acoustical Surfaces (ASI), a company specializing in soundproofing and noise control, has introduced a new spray-on sound deadener product in the market. This product is known as Coat of Silence, which is an easy-to-use spray-on wall paint. This product reduces common area noise and also suppresses mid–range sounds.
By Nick Gilbert
30 Jun 2012
The Dow Chemical Company is all set to move its North East USA Technology Center to Collegeville, Pa. The Dow scientists will begin work next year in the sophisticated 750,000 sq. ft. research and development facility owned by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
Industrial Nanotech, a provider of nanoscience-based energy conserving and sustainable solutions, has reported that the company has expanded its industrial line with the introduction of a new product named Nansulate Diamond.
By Nick Gilbert
30 Jun 2012
On show at this springtime’s international trade fairs – WIRE in Duesseldorf, NPE in Orlando, Chinaplas in Shanghai and Plast in Milan – was the new four-flight Laboratory Kneader MX 30 from the firm of Buss AG, Pratteln (Switzerland).
A team of researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a novel clay-based coating, which may lead to a new generation of sustainable flame retardants for home furnishings.
By G.P. Thomas
29 Jun 2012
A new method to control the phase of titanium dioxide (TiO2) at room temperature has been developed by a research team from North Carolina State University (NC State). The innovation is expected to make the material more efficient in several applications, including optical communication technologies, smart sensors, antimicrobial coatings, hydrogen production and photovoltaic cells.
By Nick Gilbert
29 Jun 2012
A study conducted by Element Six, a specialist in synthetic diamond supermaterials, along with scientists from the Departments of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Warwick, has revealed that boron-doped synthetic diamond materials can be suitable for a new generation of electrochemical applications.
By Nick Gilbert
29 Jun 2012
MarketsandMarkets has released a new forecast report on the global industrial coatings market from 2012 to 2017. The report offers a review on the key issues, challenges, winning imperatives, opportunities, restraints and drivers in the market.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
29 Jun 2012
MidAmerica Extrusions of Indianapolis, a company specializing in aluminum extrusions, has been acquired by Alexandria Industries, a privately held, high-quality producer of engineered products.
By G.P. Thomas
29 Jun 2012
Switzerland-based Buss has announced that its new four-flight Laboratory Kneader MX 30 was showcased in the international trade fairs, including Plast in Milan, Chinaplas in Shanghai, NPE in Orlando and WIRE in Duesseldorf.
By Nick Gilbert
29 Jun 2012
Trelleborg Group has announced that a new manufacturing plant has been opened in Xingtai, China in order to produce high-performance specialty tires, mainly for use in agricultural industry.
By Nick Gilbert
29 Jun 2012
Aerospace transparencies group of PPG Industries has announced that commercial manufacturing of Opticor advanced transparency material has been started at the Sylmar plant. The company’s pilot operations were moved from the PPG Glass Business and Discovery Center located near Pittsburgh, in order to increase the high-performance plastic production for use in lightweight aircraft windows.
The Pittsburgh Conference announced its annual Call for Topics for Conferee Networking Sessions for Pittcon 2013, which will be held March 17-21, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The submission deadline is August 1, 2012.