Smithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of a new book titled ‘Biotechnology in Biopolymers: Developments, Applications & Challenging Areas.’
By Nick Gilbert
23 May 2012
The climate of Arizona is very sunny and dry; therefore it is chosen for testing of photovoltaic modules and materials and is one of the best sites for solar power farming.
Limburg Governor Mr. Herman Reynders and Flemish Minister Mrs. Ingrid Lieten were present at the official opening of EpiGaN’s new production location.
By Nick Gilbert
23 May 2012
Imec, a nanoelectronics research company, has commenced its 22ndImec Technology Forum (ITF2012), which is being conducted from May 22 to 24 in Belgium.
Delta Kunststoffe, a producer of plastics based in Weeze, Germany, currently utilizes Coperion’s ZSK MEGAvolume PLUS twin screw extruder to produce electrically conductive polymer compounds, including polyamide 6, polystyrene, polyethylene and polypropylene.
Rehm Thermal Systems, a provider of drying and soldering systems, has announced that the company has chosen Viscom’s X8011 X-ray system.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
23 May 2012
ACD, a provider of physical design, printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication, parts procurement, assembly and test services for the electronics industry, has added a PDR IR-E3 Evolution 2000 BGA Rework System to its portfolio.
By Nick Gilbert
23 May 2012
Shocking Technologies, which develops innovative polymer nanocomposite material named as the Voltage Switchable Dielectric (VSD) material to protect electronic products against electrostatic discharge (ESD), has amassed $10.5 million.
By Nick Gilbert
23 May 2012
Industrial Nanotech, a provider of nanoscience-based sustainable and energy-saving solutions, has announced the completion of initial installations of its Nansulate thermal insulation and protective coatings at the facilities of numerous key US textile and paper manufacturers to enable surface protection, insulation and personnel protection.
By G.P. Thomas
23 May 2012
Abakan’s company, Powdermet has reported significant developments in the commercialization of MComP nanocomposite metals and become a part of a joint venture development team, consisting of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Eck Industries and Oshkosh, to advance nanostructured high-strength light-weight metals.
sp3 Diamond Technologies, a provider of diamond-based solutions, has reported the shipment of its Model 655D Series hot filament (HF) chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond reactor system to the Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory of the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley).
By Nick Gilbert
23 May 2012
Researchers from the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UCLA and the UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistryhave developed a way to stabilize proteins using polymers.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
23 May 2012
Georgia Gulf, an integrated North American manufacturer of chlorovinyls and aromatics, as well as vinyl-based building and home improvement products, has signed a collaborative agreement with Segetis, a technology-enabled green chemistry company, to develop a new flexible vinyl compound using Segetis’ specialty bio-plasticizers.
By G.P. Thomas
23 May 2012
THERCOBOND, a new line of highly thermally-conductive bonding and printed materials, has been launched by Applied Nanotech, a nanotechnology company. The materials are mainly designed for applications in photonics and power electronics.
By Nick Gilbert
23 May 2012
Novelis, a manufacturer of rolled aluminum, has reported that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL introduced newly, features the company’s aluminum material. The latest model of Mercedes is probably the first full-production vehicle of the company to have an aluminum structure.