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BASF Secures Technical Approval for Multiple Layers of Insulating Materials

Extruded rigid polystyrene foams (XPS) from BASF, Styrodur 5000 CS, Styrodur 4000 CS and Styrodur 3035 CS has received technical approval to be used as multiple layers in order to provide an external insulation in groundwater from the Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt) and the German Institute for Construction Technology located in Berlin.

From BASF Corporation 14 Nov 2011

Latyec's Latest EpiTT 3W Offers Three Simultaneous Reflectance Measurements

Following the growing demand from the market LayTec now offers a new EpiTT version offering three simultaneous reflectance measurements. With EpiTT 3W now more complex in-situ growth studies of compound semiconductor devices composed of materials having rather wide band edges can be performed.

From Laytec - in-situ Monitoring Sensors for Thin-Film Applications 13 Nov 2011

Michelman Acquires Clariant's Line of Floor Polishes

Michelman has acquired Clariant's European based Licomer business. The purchase includes the Licomer line of floor polish additives, associated intellectual property, equipment and assets. Michelman will integrate al...

From Michelman Inc 13 Nov 2011

DuPont’s Renewable Materials Receive Top Honors in Automotive Awards Event

The “Most Innovative Use of Plastic Awards” Event was organized by the Society of Plastics Engineers. Awards were presented to Toyota, Ford and Fiat for parts that utilize two DuPont materials, which are renewably sourced. These DuPont materials include the Sorona EP polymer, Zytel RS nylon and Hytrel TPC-ET.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 11 Nov 2011

Novelis’s Investment for Aluminum Recycling Capacity Expansion in Brazil

Novelis will invest around $32 million for extending the capacity of its aluminum recycling and rolling facility in Brazil.

From Novelis Corp 11 Nov 2011

Dow Corning’s Anti-Friction Coating Decreases Noise in Automotive Brake System Applications

Dow Corning is supplying Molykote D-708 anti-friction coating to a major brake producer for decreasing noise from the brake-pad clips. Currently, Tier 1 suppliers have found this dry-film lubricant useful on disc-brake systems of many vehicles.

From Dow Corning 11 Nov 2011

Cost-Efficient Waterjet Milling Technology for Aeronautic Materials

CIC marGUNE researchers are working on the development of cost-effective waterjet milling technology. Conventional milling techniques employ wear-prone and expensive cutting tools for aeronautic materials.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 11 Nov 2011

Researchers Present Novel Findings on Amorphous Silicon Structure

Amorphous silicon is a key constituent in next-generation flat-screen televisions and solar panels. The University of Girona scientists along with assistance from laboratories of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and University of Barcelona, conducted a new study, which has unveiled that the amorphous silicon’s energy in its most stable state is 50% less than the normal value.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 11 Nov 2011

Ceramic Tips Help Destroy Tumours in a Minimally Invasive Fashion

Morgan Advanced Materials has designed and manufactured the ceramic tips for a ground-breaking medical device from Microsulis Medical Ltd that destroys tumours in a minimally invasive procedure.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 10 Nov 2011

Sabic's Plastics Feature in 2011 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that two automotive applications molded from its broad portfolio of thermoplastic materials received top honors at the 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) Automotive Innovation Awards competition.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 10 Nov 2011

Bayspec Announce Enhancements to Their Nomadic Raman Microscope

BaySpec, Inc., a leader in high throughput spectral engines for small and large molecular sample identification, today announced enhancements to its Nomadic Raman Microscope product.

10 Nov 2011

New Powder Dispenser Extends Capabilities of Malvern's Particle Size Analyzer

Equipped with the novel Aero dry dispersion unit, the new Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyzer from Malvern Panalytical now extends dry measurement to the widest possible range of sample types.

From Malvern Panalytical 10 Nov 2011

Cabot’s Aerogel Featured in Sto’s New Building Material System

Cabot’s hydrophobic aerogel has been used in the internal building insulation system of Sto, Deutschland.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 10 Nov 2011

Dow Unlocks Further Crude Acrylic Acid Capacity at Deer Park in Texas

Dow Chemical’s Performance Monomers business has reported that a plan of incremental extension has opened a further potential increase 15% of crude acrylic acid (CAA) capacity at its Texas-based Deer park facility.

From Dow Chemicals 10 Nov 2011