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New Grade of Hybrid Resins from Cereplast

Cereplast, a manufacturer of biobased, sustainable bioplastics, has launched Hybrid 106D, which is a new grade of hybrid resins.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 5 Apr 2012

Upgrade of PPG’s Oregon Plant for Manufacture of SOLARPHIRE AR Anti-Reflective Glass

The flat glass business of PPG Industries has reported that the company is upgrading a coater at its Oregon glass facility in order to facilitate the production of 2XAR two-sided, anti-reflective and SOLARPHIRE AR anti-reflective glasses.

From PPG Industries Inc. 5 Apr 2012

Dow Corning Unveils XIAMETER RBL-9200 Liquid Silicone Rubber

Dow Corning, a provider of silicones and silicon-based technology, has announced the addition of XIAMETER RBL-9200 liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to its XIAMETER product line.

From Dow Corning 5 Apr 2012

BASF’s New Polyamide Specialty for Thermostat Housings

VW has been using thermostat housings made from BASF’s Ultramid A3WG6 HRX from February 2012.

From BASF Corporation 5 Apr 2012

Walsall Wheelbarrow Uses Unison’s All-Electric Tube Bending Cell

Walsall Wheelbarrow, a manufacturer of wheelbarrows for agriculture, building and gardening, has recently commissioned a new automated production cell to manufacture wheelbarrow frames at its plant in Wolverhampton.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 5 Apr 2012

Higher Recycling of Steel Packaging Can Save More Carbon Dioxide Emissions

The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has successfully completed and revealed the results of a life cycle assessment (LCA) on the European tinplate production.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 5 Apr 2012

BASF Develops Innovative Clearcoat for Automotive Application

BASF, a chemical company, has developed iGloss clearcoat that offers higher gloss and fewer scratches for an automotive finish when compared to conventional coatings.

From BASF Corporation 5 Apr 2012

Air Products Completes Buyout Deal of JV with DuPont

Air Products has successfully closed the purchase of DuPont's stake in DuPont Air Products NanoMaterials, a 50-50 joint venture between the two companies. Terms of the deal were not revealed.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 5 Apr 2012

Research and Markets Offers New Book on In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites

Research and Markets has included a new book titled ‘In-situ Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites’ to its catalogue.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 5 Apr 2012

Mass Spectrometers for Real Time Plasma Monitoring

Hiden Analytical mass spectrometers provide direct real time plasma monitoring for analysis of both process ion and process neutral species, addressing a pressure range from 10E-3 mbar to atmosphere.

From Hiden Analytical 4 Apr 2012

New Brochure Covers Piezo Drive Solutions for Medical Engineering

Piezo specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) has published a new brochure on medical applications of piezo ceramic actuators, transducers and motion components.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 4 Apr 2012

New Book on Rosin-based Chemicals and Polymers from Smithers Rapra

Smithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Rosin-based Chemicals and Polymers.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 4 Apr 2012

WITec's New Product Catalog Now Available for Download

WITec has released a new product overview catalog highlighting the entire WITec portfolio.

From WITec GmbH 4 Apr 2012

New Controlled Environment Testing Chamber Designed for Large Medical Devices

Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment solutions designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, announces the new BioBox – a controlled air environment ideally designed for testing of large or long medical devices at body temperature.

From Instron - USA 4 Apr 2012

Instron Launch New CEAST HDT Vicat 500 (HV500) Aloxide Tester

Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment solutions designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, announces its new CEAST HDT Vicat 500 (HV500) Aloxide tester.

From Instron - USA 4 Apr 2012