The Pittcon Organizing Committee is pleased to announce outreach to and free support of programs for Central Florida teachers, students and science educators at Pittcon 2012 in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convent...
ThyssenKrupp and Outokumpu today announced the combination of Outokumpu with Inoxum, the stainless steel unit of ThyssenKrupp, to create a new global leader in stainless steel.
Agreements to this effect have been appr...
Total amalgamates its petrochemical operation in Asia, following the latest expansion and development project for the Daesan complex in South Korea. This complex was acquired by the company as part of an equal joint-venture with Samsung, Samsung Total Petrochemicals.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
Sandvik Coromant, a manufacturer of metal cutting tools, declared that its tungsten carbide recycling program in the U.S. has been shifted to its business services organization. Recycling has been considered as an additional business opportunity for the company and its customers, besides contributing to a green environment.
Magnetism as a physical characteristic is normally linked with metals such as cobalt, nickel, and iron. An organic mineral called graphite encompassing stacks of individual carbon sheets has indicated weak signs of magnetism and has baffled researchers.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
Globe Specialty Metals has declared that its ferrosilicon plant facility at Bridgeport, Alabama has reopened for operation, following the renovations after the November fire. Hence, EBITDA for the Q2 ended December 31, 2011 is estimated to decline by $5.0 M.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
Eastman Chemical Company and Solutia together declared that both the companies have entered into an agreement. As per the contract, Eastman will acquire Solutia. Solutia is known for its specialty chemicals and performance materials.
1st Detect is a division of Astrotech. The company has declared the supply of pre-production mini-mass spectrometers, delivered in order to be assessed by specific customers.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
A recent technical market research report states that BCC Research’s global market for specialty fibers titled ‘Specialty Fibers Technologies and Global Markets’ was evaluated $6.3B in 2011 and is estimated to grow by $10.3 B in 2016 that amounts to 10.1% of five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
Robert Wooler is a Dresher-based commercial heat treating company. A vacuum furnace from Solar Manufacturing was recently acquired by the company.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
Analytik Jena UK’s ZEEnit 650 P transversely heated graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) includes both D2 background correction techniques and third generation Zeeman magnetic field technology for an excellent analytical capability.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
A research team led by Junichiro Kono from Rice University has developed a powerful terahertz polarizer utilizing carbon nanotubes as the crucial component, paving the way to develop advanced non-invasive medical imaging solutions, communication and security devices, and sensors.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
US based Sealed Air will partner with Ecovative Design to jointly produce, sell and distribute the new packaging material from Ecovative called EcoCradle Mushroom Packaging. The material is home compostable and is cost effective since it is made of renewable and non-food agricultural materials.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
A scientist from Rutgers University Vitaly Podzorov is conducting experiments to make plastic electronics more effective. The scientist drew inspiration from a kitchen gadget used to vacuum seal a food package.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012
Online research website Research and Markets is offering a book titled “Magnetoelectricity in Composites”.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Jan 2012