The University of Manchester has received a portion of a £4.5 million grant based upon its microscopy research capability. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded the grant to the SuperSTEM consortium comprising the Universities of Manchester, Oxford, Liverpool, Glasgow and headed by the University of Leeds.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Nov 2011
Three new Fasson label constructions from Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials have received approval from the Association of Post-consumer Plastic Recyclers (APR), which focuses on the recycling of the -+PET thermoformed containers.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Nov 2011
US- based company, CAE specialising in simulation, modelling and training in the area of civil aviation and defence has been awarded a contract by the Emirates Airline to provide two full flight simulators for Airbus A380 and Boeing 777.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Nov 2011
Plastic companies under the American Chemistry Council have launched an initiative named Plastics Make It Possible where they have created a new game challenging people to recycle plastic bottles.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Nov 2011
As leaders in Ion Beam technology and system manufacture, Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology's Applications and Technology teams regularly produce technical White Papers, and the latest, on Ion Beam Etching, is now available.
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today introduced two new breakthrough Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film technologies for identification (ID) cards that help simplify integration of additional security features needed to combat identity theft and counterfeiting.
The new HANS Sport II head and neck support device for racing drivers uses renewably sourced DuPont™ Zytel® RS polyamide to deliver needed impact resistance while significantly reducing weight.
Superconductor Technologies has introduced a superconducting wire under the name Conductus. The company is planning to unveil all the superconducting wire products under this brand name. The brand is intended to emphasise on the dual nature of the wire in being able to deliver clean and efficient power to countries across the world.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
15 Nov 2011
Engineers at the Ohio State University inspired by a Brazilian Fern, Salviniamolesta,develop a waterproof coating for protecting the surface of boats and submarines.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
15 Nov 2011
BASF has been involved in the manufacture of carpolactam on a large scale for fifty years now. Approximately, around 6.5 Mt of polyamide 6 intermediate has been produced by the plant.
VTT Technical Research Centre at Finland has designed a holographic, printable film for fiber-based and plastic-based packages. The new film can be used for covering CD jewel cases, laptops and mobile phones to provide a smart appearance.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
15 Nov 2011
Research and Markets has announced the inclusion of a new market research report titled, ‘Cellular Concrete Products Market Research in Russia,’ to its list of offerings.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
15 Nov 2011
A judging panel made up of some of the most successful entrepreneurs in Europe has named Exova among a shortlist to win one of Scotland's most prestigious business awards.
Exova will be competing against seven ot...
A team led by Franklin R. Tay at the Georgia Health Sciences University (USA) and Ji-hua Chen at the Fourth Military Medical University (China) has now introduced a new approach to biomineralization in the journal Angewandte Chemie: the biomineralization of a collagen/silica hybrid material.
IBIS is a precision nanoindentation tester offering traceable calibration, robust design, closed loop operation, solid theoretical base, and unmatched accuracy, reliability and price. The IBIS nanoindenters are now available through LOT Oriel.