Technip has chosen Cabot’s aerogel Compression Pack to insulate a 64 km stretch of four undersea pipe-in-pipe (PiP) flowlines in the North Sea. The systems will be installed in the UK and Norway divisions of the North Sea.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
GT Solar International has secured the largest order for polysilicon production technology and equipment from OCI, a south Korean-based firm dealing in polysilicon. The order is worth $228 million.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
Laser Research Optics, a division of Meller Optics and manufacturer of rigid crystalline materials such as sapphire and ruby, has announced the launch of CO2 laser mirrors and lenses for low power lasers utilized to cut and engrave plastics.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
Currently, global automotive manufacturers are facing multiple challenges in terms of vehicle service intervals, lower emissions and higher mileage.
The Dow Chemical has announced that it is further investing in its Packaging Center of Excellence located in Horgen, Switzerland. The investment will help the company to meet the requirements of the packaging industry throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
RPC Containers Oakham has designed new sustainable plastic cans for AkzoNobel Decorative Paints. The can are made from 25% recycled material. They are lightweight and available in charcoal-black color.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
The University of Sheffield’s researchers have manufactured pigment-free polymers that could be used to fight against counterfeiting on passports and banknotes.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
A pioneer in silicone compounds, NuSil Technology has announced the launch of MED-6731 fluorosilicone grease for application in the healthcare industry.
NanoMaterials Technology (NMT) has inked a contract with Lagos Industria Quimica (Lagos Brazil) to supply High Gravity Controlled Precipitation (HGCP) technology and equipment.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
Wilbur-Ellis’ subsidiary, Connell Brothers (CBC Vietnam) has received license to function as a specialty industrial chemicals and ingredients distributor in Vietnam.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
Georgia-Pacific Chemicals announced that it has planned to increase its manufacturing abilities at its facility in Lufkin, Texas. The expansion will amplify the production of resins that are used in oil and gas industry.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
H.C. Starck, a global supplier of advanced ceramics and refractory metals to various industries, including energy, aerospace, medical, automotive, chemical and electronics, had showcased its technological innovations at PowderMet 2011 and International Conference on Tungsten, Refractory & Hardmaterials held on May 19 and 20 in San Francisco.
Nanofilm, a company specializing in nanofilm technology and thin films for a wide range of surfaces and substrates, announced that with the help of the Open Solar Outdoors Test Field, it is carrying out a research work on the advantages of hydrophilic and hydrophobic coatings for solar photovoltaic panels.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
MedTest DX has acquired the entire portfolio of chemistry products from Polymedco, manufacturer and supplier of diagnostic test kits and instruments for the clinical laboratory.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
Thresher Industries, a company that provides design, prototype development and complete engineering support to a wide range of industries, including automotive, defense, aerospace, agriculture and transportation in Europe and the U.S.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011