A new research report titled, “Sol-Gel Processing of Ceramics and Glass” has been released by Reportlinker.com. The report is an update of the market report published in 2006, and it provides the most current information on the sol-gel industry.
Helmholtz Alliance LIMTECH, a new research alliance, has been created by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) along with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) to develop liquid metal technologies.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
28 Jun 2012
A value-added steel processing company, China Gerui Advanced Materials Group, has started to export its wide strip and narrow strip high precision chromium-plated steel to clients in India and Turkey. Till date, products exported by the company include high precision wide- and narrow-strip cold-rolled strip steel.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Jun 2012
An innovative low-density silicone developed by Simrit, a division of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, has been successfully used in aircraft nacelle systems. The silicone material was developed in response to the growing customer demand for light weight sealing components. Weight reduction has turned out to be a key factor in aircraft design due to the rising operational and environmental conditions.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Jun 2012
FORTECH Products, a developer and manufacturer of a wide range of products ranging from metal working fluids to packaging of after-market products, announced that it is expanding its operations in Michigan to meet the increasing customer demand for its products and services.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
The European Trade Fair for Composites - COMPOSITES EUROPE, which is a lightweight construction summit, will be conducted at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, from October 9 to 11, 2012. ALUMINIUM World Fair will also be organized in parallel with the former trade fair.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
Teknor Apex has announced that its two Flexalloy PVC elastomer compounds have offered commercial options to producers of charger cable for use in electric vehicles. These alternatives are more cost-effective when compared to other elastomeric compounds in jacketing and insulation. The products will be launched by the company at Wire China.
Praxair China, a supplier of industrial gases, has announced that it has inked a long-term agreement with Yankuang Group and Yankuang Guohong Chemical. According to the contract, Praxair will supply industrial gases to its coal gasification process in order to produce methanol and downstream chemicals at the chemical park located in Zoucheng city, North China.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
In a paper, ‘Understanding the Nature of Superhard Graphite,’ published in the Scientific Reports journal, an international research team headed by Artem R. Oganov from the Stony Brook University has confirmed the structure of a new type of carbon.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Jun 2012
PolyOne, a supplier of specialized polymer materials, solutions and services, has reported that the company plans to expand its presence in South Africa.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been inked between PPG Industries and Henan Billions Chemicals (Billions). According to the MOU, certain chloride-based technologies of PPG will be licensed to Billions.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
SEHO Systems, manufacturer of customer-specific solutions and automated soldering systems, has reported that its’ PowerSelective, which is a selective soldering system, will be showcased at the SMTA Ohio Valley Expo & Tech Forum. This Tech Forum will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ohio, on July 12, 2012.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
Techcon Systems, supplier of fluid dispensing systems and products, has declared that a 32-pitch TS7000 model has been included in the TS7000 valve series.
Understanding Protein Crystallization Growth at the University of Leeds using a Temperature Stage from Linkam Scientific Instruments
Vishay Intertechnology, a manufacturer of passive electronic components and discrete semiconductors, has announced that it has unveiled new surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitor (MLCC) series.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
27 Jun 2012