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Kane Biotech Receives Patent for Aledex Biofilm Technology in New Zealand

Kane Biotech Inc. a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms, is pleased to announce the issuance of Patent No. 564904 entitled "Antimicrobial Compositions and Uses Thereof" by the New Zealand IP office.

11 Feb 2011

PG+O Provides Narrow-Cone-Angle Optical Filters for PRP’s Custom Avionics Displays

Precision Glass & Optics (PG&O), global experts in optical manufacturing and precision thin film coatings, announces the design and development of custom optical filters for PRP Optoelectronics, the largest independent manufacturer of LED-based display technology (Towcester, England).

11 Feb 2011

New Analysis on Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Industry in China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China non-ferrous metal mining industry, 2011" report to their offering. China non-ferrous metal mining Industry, 2011 is valuable for anyone who want...

11 Feb 2011

Eco-Friendly Way to Create Key Industrial Material for Making Acrylic Acid

Scientists are reporting discovery of an environmentally friendly way to make a key industrial material — used in products ranging from paints to diapers — from a renewable raw material without touching the traditional pricey and increasingly scarce petroleum-based starting material.

11 Feb 2011

Harvard University and MITRE Jointly Develop World's First Programmable Nanoprocessor

Engineers and scientists collaborating at Harvard University and the MITRE Corporation have developed and demonstrated the world's first programmable nanoprocessor.

11 Feb 2011

Electrically Heated Coatings from FutureCarbon to be Exhibited at Nano Tech 2011 Show

FutureCarbon has developed a new variant of its Carbo e-Therm electrically heated coating — Carbo e-Therm UHT can be heated by low voltage to temperatures as high as 500°C.

11 Feb 2011

Stabilisation and Solidification Technique Helps to Treat Polluted Sediments

Stricter regulations have reduced the use of hazardous chemicals and heavy metals in industrial activities, but their legacy lives on in the environment, notably in polluted soils and sediments.

11 Feb 2011

Global Outlook on Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Adhesives & Sealants Market Report: 2010 Edition" report to their offering. Adhesives are predominantly comprised of polymers, which harden...

11 Feb 2011

Researchers Create New Catalytic Material for Fuel Cells

A new combination of nanoparticles and graphene results in a more durable catalytic material for fuel cells, according to work published today online at the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

11 Feb 2011

Silvaco Provides Software to Upgrade Solar3D’s Simulation Systems

Solar3D, Inc. the developer of a breakthrough 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity, today announced an upgrade of its computer simulation systems using the sophisticated software from Santa Clara-based Silvaco.

11 Feb 2011

New Dynogrind Spindle Series from Dynomax for Robotic Grinding of Abrasive Materials

Combining its spindle expertise with its in-depth knowledge of harsh grinding environments, Dynomax Inc. introduces its new Dynogrind™ spindle series designed specifically for robotic grinding of abrasive materials...

11 Feb 2011

Keen Interest in Paper Reviewing Particle Sizing Standards

A paper reviewing the development of reference standards over three decades, given at last December’s USP Workshop on Particle Size in Rockville MD, received a warm welcome from delegates. Presenter Dr Graham Rideal of Whitehouse Scientific was delighted with the level of interest his talk elicited at the event, which has translated into continuing requests for the paper itself.

From Whitehouse Scientific 10 Feb 2011

Sabic Innovative Plastics Display Materials for Medical Device Manufacturers

Sabic's specialty compounds provide fresh approaches to regulatory compliance and the surge in wireless monitoring devices for convenient, less-expensive home and outpatient care. SABIC Innovative Plastics is firmly committed to the medical device industry and is making continuous investments in technologies that help customers meet current and future healthcare challenges.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 10 Feb 2011

Oxford Instruments Install 1000 X-Max EDS Detectors in Just Over 2 Years

Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis, the world leader in Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) solutions for electron microscopes, has completed the installation of its 1000th X-Max.

From Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis 10 Feb 2011

PANalytical Acquire XRF Laboratories from BGS

Leading analytical X-ray company PANalytical (Almelo, the Netherlands) has acquired the XRF laboratories from the British Geological Survey - BGS (Keyworth, United Kingdom). The acquisition further strengthens PANalytica...

10 Feb 2011