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Sika Announces Introduction of Technically Advanced Sealant

Sika, a supplier of sealing solutions, has introduced its new sealant, Sika MultiSeal Plus. This new, high performance, self-adhesive tape is capable of outlasting in all weather conditions, whether it is dry heat, blazing sun or fierce rains.

From Sika AG 20 Apr 2011

Cambrios to Provide Cambrios ClearOhm Materials to Toray Advanced Film

Cambrios Technologies has signed a contract with Japan-based Toray Advanced Film to supply Cambrios ClearOhm materials that are used for coating.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 20 Apr 2011

White Paper Describes How CHN Microanalysis Can be Used to Determine Purity

A white paper written by Exeter Analytical describes how CHN microanalysis provides a powerful and straightforward method for determining whether a sample is pure - a key aspect of sample characterisation.

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 19 Apr 2011

Applied Materials to Receive Intel's Preferred Quality Supplier Award

Applied Materials, Inc. has been recognized to receive Intel Corporation's Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for their performance in 2010. Along with 15 other companies, Applied Materials is recognized for thei...

From Applied Materials Inc 19 Apr 2011

Master Bond EP30LTE-LO Sets New Standards for Epoxy Adhesives

Formulated with a special blend of polymeric and inorganic materials, Master Bond EP30LTE-LO features unparalleled dimensional stability and sets new standards of performance for bonding, sealing, casting and coating applications in the aerospace, electrical, electronic, chemical, optical, and computer industries.

From Master Bond Inc. 19 Apr 2011

Elmet Technologies to Display Sputtering Materials at 2011 SVC TechCon

Elmet Technologies proclaimed that it will showcase a wide range of products, including samples of its Tungsten and Molybdenum sputtering materials, at the 54th Annual SVC TechCon to be conducted from 16 to 21 April, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

From Techcon 19 Apr 2011

Researchers Develop Innovative Ionic Liquid Batteries

Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Materials Science and Technology Division’s researchers have developed innovative solid-state batteries by utilizing ionic liquids instead of highly acidic electrolytes.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 19 Apr 2011

NLMK to Pursue Production of High Permeability Transformer Steel

NLMK Group is going ahead with its plans to master the production of high permeability transformer steel (HPS). Its fully owned subsidiary based in the Urals, VIZ-Stal, is planning to launch a 70,000 tpa HPS facility by ...

18 Apr 2011

Eco-Friendly Version of Magic Tape Launched on Its 50th Anniversary

From hybrid cars to environmentally conscious cleaning products, many Americans are putting a priority on finding new eco-friendly products that meet everyday needs. In 1961, 3M offered people a new, convenient home and ...

From 3M 18 Apr 2011

Cornell Experts Says Cracks in Boeing 737's Aircraft Should Not Happen So Soon

Anthony Ingraffea, Cornell University professor of engineering, is an expert in structural aerospace engineering. His research concentrates on computer simulation and physical testing of complex fracturing processes. ...

18 Apr 2011

Momentive Specialty Chemicals to Sell North American Composites and Coatings Business

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc., and PCCR USA, Inc., announce today that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for Momentive to sell its North American composites and coating resins business to PCCR USA, a ...

18 Apr 2011

Timken to Increase Steelmaking Capacity by 120,000 Tons

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) will increase its annual steelmaking capacity by 120,000 tons across its steel manufacturing facilities in Canton, Ohio. The company is achieving this boost through a series of improvements at its Harrison Steel Plant that build upon and further leverage the $60 million rolling-mill investment.

18 Apr 2011

Vantem Composites Acquires Major Manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels

Vantem Composite Technologies, LLC, a privately held composite building materials company, has acquired EH Systems - one of the nation's largest manufacturers of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). EH Systems had bee...

18 Apr 2011

20nm Semiconductor Process Could Signal the End of the Low-k Hiatus

The announcement by Intel Corp. and Micron Technology Inc. on April 14, 2011 of a new 20-nm process technology for manufacturing NAND flash memory could signal the end of the low-k hiatus, according to according to the report 300mm/Copper/Low-K Convergence:Timing, Trends, Issues, Market Analysis , recently published by The Information Network

18 Apr 2011

New Thermoplastic Polyimide Designed for Prolonged Exposure to Extreme Temperatures

SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced the newest addition to its Extem* UH family of amorphous thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins to meet customer requirements for design-friendly materials that deliver high performance at prolonged extreme temperatures.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 18 Apr 2011