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.
Arkema announced that it has decided to divest its Vinyl Products business to the Klesch group, as per the announcement made during November 2011. Arkema will continue to concentrate on its specialty chemical business.
By Nick Gilbert
4 Jul 2012
Vishay Intertechnology, a manufacturer of passive electronic components and discrete semiconductors, has declared that new range of three-phase cylindrical capacitors have been unveiled for use in power electronics. These cylindrical capacitors feature high current potential and nine standard voltage ratings from 400 V AC to 1650 V AC. They have an extensive range of capacitance and offer packaging options.
By Nick Gilbert
4 Jul 2012
TrelleborgVibracoustic, a 50/50 joint venture between Trelleborg and Freudenberg, has been formed to provide antivibration solutions for heavy and light vehicles.
Research and Markets has included a new report from Elsevier Science and Technology, titled ‘Nanobiotechnology, Vol 4. Inorganic Nanoparticles vs Organic Nanoparticles,’ to its catalogue.
By Nick Gilbert
4 Jul 2012
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc., a manufacturer of scientific sensors, instruments, and systems for precise measurement and control, announces that it will be featuring its range of cryogenic and cryogenic-free probe stations and 8400 Series Hall Effect Measurement System at SEMICON West 2012, July 10-12, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, in Booth #6458.
This year's Euro PM2012 Exhibition, which was previously sold out early in the event calendar that previously had to be extended, not once, but twice to accommodate exhibiting companies wanting to be part of this yea...
CEZ has received a competitive bid from Westinghouse Electric to develop a turnkey dual-unit AP1000 plant for concluding the Units 3 and 4 Project of the Temelin Nuclear Power Plant in the Czech Republic.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
3 Jul 2012