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
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