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Novel Method for Producing High-Quality Graphene

New research from the University of Pennsylvania demonstrates a more consistent and cost-effective method for making graphene, the atomic-scale material that has promising applications in a variety of fields, and was the subject of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics.

4 Mar 2011

Global Outlook on Abrasion, Wear and Corrosion Resistant Nanocoatings Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The World Market for Abrasion, Wear and Corrosion Resistant Nanocoatings" report to their offering. The world market for abrasion, wear and corrosion ...

4 Mar 2011

New Control Software for Increasing Cement Quality

New control software predicts how cement mills will operate and continually optimizes the milling process.

4 Mar 2011

New Lithium Battery System from Flux Power for Polaris Electric Vehicle

Flux Power Incorporated introduces a new lithium battery system for Polaris Ranger EVs.

4 Mar 2011

HESCO Buys Selected Assets of Packers Supply

HESCO (Highland-Exchange Service Cooperative), Florida's leading operating inventory replenishment firm, today announced that it has acquired selected assets of Ft. Pierce-based Packers Supply Company, Inc. Included in the purchase are the existing inventories, the delivery fleet, and most other tangible assets.

4 Mar 2011

LSI Enters Licensing Agreement for Separatech's Oil Separation Technology

Latitude Solutions, Inc. ("LSI" or the "Company"), trading symbol LATI.PK announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement whereby Latitude Solutions companies will market and arrange for the ...

4 Mar 2011

Analysis on Global Choline Chloride Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Choline Chloride Industry. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Choline Chloride in Thousands of Tons by the...

From Report Linker 4 Mar 2011

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Saves Around 45 Million Euros Through Energy Efficiency Program

Last year ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe launched a new energy efficiency program to further reduce energy costs at all its production locations. The results of the saving measures are impressive. The potential identified ...

4 Mar 2011

Alcoa Finalizes Deal with Orkla to Buy Carbothermic Aluminum Production Process

Alcoa today announced that it has finalized a deal with ORKLA ASA to acquire full ownership of the technology associated with the carbothermic aluminum production process, previously jointly owned by the companies.

4 Mar 2011

DuPont Signs License Agreement with Evonik for 2K Molding Technology

E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Inc., and Evonik Degussa GmbH of Marl, Germany, have signed a license agreement which solely grants DuPont worldwide access to the multi-shot or 2K molding technology patented by Evonik for nylon 6,6 and nylon 6.

4 Mar 2011

SAMARO Becomes Distributor of Dow Corning's Silicone-Based Solar Solutions in France

Dow Corning Corp., a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, has named SAMARO, S.A.S. as distributor of its silicon-based solutions for solar applications in France.

From Dow Corning 4 Mar 2011

Leedarson Selects SABIC's Thermoplastic Compound for LED Retrofit Bulbs

SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that Leedarson Lighting – a leading end-to-end private label lighting manufacturer and provider of energy saving lighting solutions – has selected LNP Konduit thermally conductive compound in a new white formulation to manufacture heat sinks for two of its light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit bulbs.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 4 Mar 2011

Lake Shore Cryotronics CEO Appointed to Presidents Export Council Subcommittee

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc., today announced the appointment of Michael Swartz, CEO to the President's Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration (PECSEA). Mr. Swartz was appointed by U.S. Commerce Secreta...

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 3 Mar 2011

Amalga Composites Add Low Pressure Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) Capabilities

Amalga Composites, Inc. (ACI) of West Allis, Wisconsin is pleased to announce the addition of low pressure Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) equipment to their manufacturing resources. The company is currently using it to develop Light RTM capabilities on a selection of parts.

From Amalga Composites, Inc. 3 Mar 2011