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
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.