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Arkansas Physicists Predict Geometric Frustration in Ferroelectric Materials

An important family of ferroelectric compounds just became more complicated in a good way, thanks to University of Arkansas physicists and their colleagues. A paper published in the Feb. 9, 2011, journal Nature shows ...

11 Feb 2011

Maximum Machines Presents New Packaging Line for Folded and Glued Outserts

In January 2011, Maximum Machines UG presented a new designed packaging line for folded and glued outserts in cardboard trays.

11 Feb 2011

VisiPak Expands its Line of Thermoformed Stock Clamshell Packaging

VisiPak eyes the future by doubling its line of stock clamshell packaging.

From VisiPak 11 Feb 2011

Visible Optical Filter Installed in iCure System Heats Light Sensitive Plastics in Medical Devices

Icure thermal spot curing equipped with new Vis optical filter safely heats light sensitive plastics used in disposable medical devices.

11 Feb 2011

Trend Analysis on Global Electroactive Polymers Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Electro - Active Polymers Market Trends, Applications and Forecasts (2009-2014)" report to their offering. Technological developments in the el...

11 Feb 2011

LANXESS Presents Comprehensive Product Portfolio at European Coatings Show 2011

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is presenting its comprehensive product portfolio for the coatings industry at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg from March 29 – 31 under the motto “Pigments + Protection”.

From LANXESS Corporation 11 Feb 2011

STI Reports High-Magnetic-Field Test Results of 2G High Temperature Superconductor Wire

Superconductor Technologies, Inc. ("STI"), a world leader in the development and production of high temperature superconducting (HTS) materials and associated technologies, today announced cutting edge high-magnetic-field test results for its second generation (2G) HTS wire.

11 Feb 2011

New Patent Covers Methods to Use NaturalNano's Halloysite Natural Tubes in Polymers

NaturalNano, Inc. announced today the issuance of a US patent covering methods for optimizing the processes used to incorporate NaturalNano's Halloysite Natural Tubes (HNTs) in polymers.

11 Feb 2011

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