KEMET, a manufacturer of aluminum, ceramic, electrolytic capacitors, film, paper, and tantalum, has declared that it has added its new series of T550 Polymer Hermetic Seal (PHS) to its tantalum through-hole capacitors portfolio. These new capacitors offer up to 40% more ripple current potential, 90% low ESR and enhanced capacitance retention at higher frequency and low temperature when compared to wet tantalum devices. High voltage management applications are taken to new levels by means of these PHS capacitors.
By G.P. Thomas
27 Jun 2012
A considerable amount of energy is lost in traditional electrical lines, when the energy travels from its source to businesses and homes because of resistance. Superconductors are materials that have zero electric resistance when cooled. These materials can be used in the future to increase the efficiency of energy distribution.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
ExxonMobil Chemical, a petrochemical company, has partnered with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) to build a specialty elastomers manufacturing plant at the Al-Jubail Petrochemical’s (Kemya) complex in Saudi Arabia.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
A new battery manufacturing research and development center has been established at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The lab is drawing the attention of original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, chemical and materials suppliers and battery manufacturers. The facility promises future automotive batteries that can cost less and deliver more power.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
27 Jun 2012
HORN, a manufacturer and distributor of ingredients, raw materials and specialty chemicals, has established a new composite focused business unit called Composites & Fabrication Materials (CFM).
By G.P. Thomas
27 Jun 2012
Natcore Technology has received research and development assignments from five solar device makers to test whether Natcore’s liquid phase deposition (LPD) and black silicon processes can be helpful in cost reduction and performance improvement of their solar devices.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
Intertronics, a provider of fluid dispensing systems, has launched its new Fisnar QuantX fluid dispensing system in the UK. It is designed for applications of materials utilizing a dispensing syringe barrel.
The Composite Materials Handbook-17 organization has inked an exclusive deal with SAE International to publish the initial release of the ‘Composite Materials Handbook’ called ‘CMH-17,’ which will be offered in print, DVD and electronic formats.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
27 Jun 2012
Dow Corning and SUSS MicroTec have declared that they have partnered on a temporary bonding solution for use in three-dimensional (3D) through-silicon via (TSV) semiconductor packaging application.
Abakan has reported that PComP, an innovative high-performance nanocomposite coating range from Powdermet and MesoCoat, has won the prestigious R&D 100 Award from R&D magazine, which has recognized the product family as the most important materials science innovation of 2012.
Zyvex Technologies’ division, Zyvex Marine has collaborated with Pacific Coast Marine to fabricate long-lasting and lightweight marine closures such as doors and hatches utilizing nanocomposites.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Jun 2012
North West based ANH Refractories has appointed a new international manager to drive sales across Europe and the Middle East.
Michelman expanded its Fibers & Composites Business Unit with the addition of two high caliber professionals with extensive industry experience.
Michelman's Fibers & Composites Global Business Unit manufac...
3M introduces its new 3M™ Reinforced Polyurethane Foam, a lightweight and rot-resistant alternative to plywood for use in structural and semi-structural applications.
Michelman has been awarded a $2.5 million Ohio Third Frontier Industrial Research and Development Center Grant for its new R&D center, that will be named the Michelman Advanced Materials Collaboration Center. It will...