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Arburg Energy Efficiency Award Presented to LEGO

As a company devoted to energy efficiency in thought and action, Arburg annually bestows an award to a customer who places particular emphasis on energy efficiency in its philosophy and activities. On 22 March 2011, the LEGO Group was delighted to receive the Arburg Energy Efficiency Award.

From Arburg GmbH 29 Mar 2011

Materials Characterization Techniques Being Used to Study Practices of Swiss Painters

The characterization of the porosity of ground layers in easel paintings: a first step towards understanding its role in water uptake, reactivity and material transport in 19th and early 20th century paintings. The S...

29 Mar 2011

Dow Launches New FORTEGRA Toughening Technologies for Epoxy Systems

Dow Epoxy, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow"), has announced two new FORTEGRA toughening technologies designed to improve the toughness of epoxy systems for composites, as well as structural ad...

From Dow Chemicals 29 Mar 2011

Solutia to Acquire Conductive Film Manufacturer, Aimcore Technology

Supplier of speciality chemicals and high performance materials, Solutia has proclaimed that it has inked a deal to buy certain assets of Aimcore Technology, a Taiwanese producer of conductive film, for nearly $7 million.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 29 Mar 2011

RPC Introduces Retortable Barrier Containers for Foodservice Applications

RPC Containers Corby has introduced an improved line of retortable barrier containers for the food industry. The ‘Uncan’ range offers enhanced durability, food safety and considerable cost savings by replacing large format glass jars and metal cans.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 29 Mar 2011

PMP Deploys AMEX-10 Seals to Upgrade Manchester Square Wastewater Pumping Station

UK-based company, PMP has proclaimed that its AMEX-10 seals delivered a vital engineering solution by enhancing a wastewater pumping station on the seafront of Blackpool.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 29 Mar 2011

Summit Atom Rare Earth to Supply Rare Earths Metals for Global Electronics Market

Summit Atom Rare Earth, a joint venture between Japanese firm, Sumitomo, and the Kazakhstan government-owned company, Kazatomprom, has announced that it will generate 1,500 tons of rare earths metals in 2012 to deliver t...

By Dr. Cameron Chai 29 Mar 2011

Johnson Controls’ Multi-Material Seat Frame Uses New Adhesive Technology

Pioneer in automotive electronics, interior parts and seating, Johnson Controls has produced a new rear seat system using aluminum and steel as base materials.

From Johnson Controls, Inc. 29 Mar 2011

Dow Coating Materials Introduces New Pre-Composite Polymer Technology

The Dow Chemical’s worldwide business unit, Dow Coating Materials (DCM), has introduced an innovative polymer technology called EVOQUE Pre-Composite Polymer Technology.

From Dow Chemicals 29 Mar 2011

Dow Corning Displays Liquid Silicone Rubber Products at MEDTEC Europe

Pioneer in silicones and silicon-based technologies, Dow Corning has displayed its wound care and medical device production solutions such as Down Corning soft skin adhesives and QP1 liquid silicone rubber products at ME...

From Dow Corning 29 Mar 2011

Carpenter Technology Launches Ultra High-Strength Steel Alloy

Carpenter Technology has introduced an ultra high-strength steel (UHSS) alloy called TEMPER TOUGH, a cost-effective replacement to most of the precipitation hardenable alloys containing cobalt.

From Carpenter Technology Corporation 29 Mar 2011

Acoustiblok Unveils DIY Sound Proof Material, Quiet-Fiber

Acoustiblok has introduced a new do-it-yourself noise reduction solution called Quiet-Fiber for homes and restaurants.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 29 Mar 2011

Mavom Chemicals to Distribute Dow Corning’s Silicon-Based Products for Solar Applications

Provider of silicon-based technologies and silicone solutions, Dow Corning has selected Mavom Chemicals Solutions to market its silicon-based products for solar uses in Luxembourg, Netherlands and Belgium regions.

From Dow Corning 29 Mar 2011

C-Therm Announnces Schedule for Spring Webinars for Geology, Road Construction and Pavement Research

C-Therm Technologies announced its spring webinar schedule highlighting applications of the innovative thermal conductivity sensors in various fields including geology, road construction and pavement research. Adam H...

From C-Therm Technologies Ltd 28 Mar 2011

Fast Heat Launches Modular Controller for Hot Runner Systems

A new modular controller for hot runner systems yields an early return on investment by helping molders to increase productivity and reduce maintenance, scrap generation, and peak energy demand, it was announced today by Fast Heat Inc.

28 Mar 2011