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Five Solar Device Makers Award R+D Assignments to Natcore

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 Launches Fisnar QuantX Fluid Dispensing System

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.

From INTERTRONICS 27 Jun 2012

SAE International, CMH-17 Organization Ink Deal to Publish Composite Materials Handbook

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

SUSS and Dow Corning Partner on Temporary Bonding Materials for Semiconductor Packaging

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.

From Dow Corning 27 Jun 2012

PComP Nanocomposite Coatings Recognized as Most Important Materials Science Innovation of 2012

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.

From Abakan Inc. 27 Jun 2012

New Partnership to Develop Industry’s Lightest and Most Durable Marine Closures Using Nanocomposites

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

$ANH Refractories Appoint Manager to Drive Sales Across Europe and The Middle East$

ANH Refractories Appoint Manager to Drive Sales Across Europe and The Middle East

North West based ANH Refractories has appointed a new international manager to drive sales across Europe and the Middle East.

From HWI 27 Jun 2012

Michelman Add More Experience to Fibers & Composites Business Unit

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...

From Michelman Inc 26 Jun 2012

Reinforced Polyurethane Foam-A Lightweight Rot-Resistant Alternative to Plywood

3M introduces its new 3M™ Reinforced Polyurethane Foam, a lightweight and rot-resistant alternative to plywood for use in structural and semi-structural applications.

From 3M 26 Jun 2012

Michelman Awarded $2.5m Grant for New Advanced Materials R&D Center

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...

From Michelman Inc 26 Jun 2012

Master Bond EP36AO Combines High Thermal Conductivity with Thermal Stability

Formulated for electrical potting and encapsulation applications, Master Bond EP36AO combines high thermal conductivity with thermal stability.

From Master Bond Inc. 26 Jun 2012

Malvern's Viscotek Online Filters Making HT-GPC Safer

The online filtration capability offered by Viscotek high temperature gel permeation chromatography (HT-GPC) systems from Malvern Panalytical has removed the need for dangerous and difficult manual filtration during high temperature polymer analysis.

From Malvern Panalytical 26 Jun 2012

Smithers Rapra Publish an 'Update on Chitosan'

New Book: 'Update on Chitosan: A Non-Viral Gene Delivery Vector' from Smithers Rapra.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 26 Jun 2012

Essemtec Unveils Paraquda High-Speed Pick-and-Place System with New Dispenser Option

Essemtec, a Swiss-based manufacturer of production systems for use in electronics, announced that it has introduced the Paraquda high-speed SMD pick-and-place system, featuring a new dispensing option.

By Nick Gilbert 26 Jun 2012

Researchers Pitch Cork as Core Material in Composite Sandwich Structures

Researchers at the University of Delaware are studying the potential applications of cork as a core material in composite sandwich structures employed in aircraft, energy and automotive industries.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 26 Jun 2012