The SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference to be held from October 2 to 5, 2011 in Troy, Michigan will feature a presentation by Business Development Manager of the Chemical Division of Milliken, Wouter Reyntjens.
BTU International, a producer of sophisticated thermal processing equipment for the electronics and alternative energy sectors, has launched a metallization firing system, the TRITAN HV90 for silicon photovoltaics.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 Sep 2011
JEC Asia Innovation Awards 2011 winners have been declared by JEC Composites. This is an award program held every year by the JEC group that identifies and awards innovative composites applications and processes throughout the Asia Pacific area.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 Sep 2011
In order to extend the use of its cathode materials, namely, nickel, manganese and cobalt in lithium ion batteries, Umicore and 3M have signed a second technology license contract.
The North Dakota State University Research Foundation (NDSU/RF) declared that Elinor Specialty Coatings has entered into a license deal with NDSU/RF for its removable protective coatings for statues and monuments.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 Sep 2011
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $5 million grant to Gevo to develop a biojet fuel from woody biomass. The fund is a part of $40 million grant offered to the Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA).
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 Sep 2011
BASF and Arburg will jointly present various methods to increase energy efficiency in injection molding process at the Fakuma 2011 exhibition. Both the companies will discuss new developments that can contribute to energy savings by using a specialty plastic and suitable machine technology.
Based on a survey conducted by the SupermarketGuru and the National Grocers Association, 89% of the US consumers currently eat at their homes and 33% dine out fewer than once a month.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 Sep 2011
K2 Pure Solutions and Dow Chemical announced successful completion and opening of a new chlor-alkali manufacturing facility in Pittsburg, California.
Momentive Performance Materials, a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, has introduced a new UV curable release coating technology for odor sensitive applications.
Avery Dennison, a global provider of pressure-sensitive technology and material, has expanded its line of machine direction oriented (MDO) film products with the addition of a new film laminate.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 Sep 2011
Air Liquide Industrial U.S., a global supplier of industrial gases, equipment and services to customers in industrial merchant, electronics, large industries and healthcare markets, has celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony to construct a new nitrogen liquefier at its Cleburne, Texas-based air separation plant.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 Sep 2011
Amyris, an integrated renewable products firm, has inked a deal with Michelin, a tire specialist, to develop and commercialize Amyris’ No Compromise renewable isoprene, a key chemical ingredient in the production of rubber tires and other synthetic and natural rubber products.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 Sep 2011
As well as exhibiting the FT4 Powder Rheometer at this year’s AAPS Annual Meeting & Exposition (24-27 October 2011; Washington DC), Freeman Technology will present a poster detailing a comparison of dynamic powder characterisation with traditional tapped density methods for assessing powder flowability.
The Mastersizer 3000 delivers the widest measurement range available in a single system (10 nm to 3.5 mm), encompasses significant advances in dry powder dispersion to extend dry measurement to more materials, and its smart software ensures that making good particle size measurements is effortless for novices and experts alike.