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Crossing Automation Develops Customized ATS Software for Solar Cell Carriers

Crossing Automation, Inc., a leading supplier of efficient, cost-effective automation solutions and engineering services, today announced that its installation of a comprehensive material tracking system, consisting of its Auto ID and automated tracking system (ATS) software, Smart Storage asset tracking and Smart Storage racks, has been accepted by a major Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer.

17 Nov 2010

Industrial Nanotech Expands Sale of Nansulate Coatings

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving solutions, today announced that the Company is successfully expanding its sales of patented Nansulate® liq...

17 Nov 2010

Artificial Manmade Device Can Help Absorb Light for Solar Cells

While our direct knowledge of black holes in the universe is limited to what we can observe from thousands or millions of light years away, a team of Chinese physicists has proposed a simple way to design an artificial electromagnetic (EM) black hole in the laboratory.

17 Nov 2010

Global Overview of Innovation in Beverage Packaging Market 2010

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Canadean Ltd's new report "Innovation in Beverage Packaging 2010" to their offering. Innovation and Design in Beverage Packaging 2010 - Global Overview of Key Recent...

17 Nov 2010

New Imaging Tool to Identify Metallic Nanotubes for Nanoelectronics

Researchers have demonstrated a new imaging tool for rapidly screening structures called single-wall carbon nanotubes, possibly hastening their use in creating a new class of computers and electronics that are faster and consume less power than today's.

From Purdue University 17 Nov 2010

Anticipatory Approach to Understand Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes in Environment

While offering great promise in a host of new applications, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) could be harmful to humans and a new risk review suggests that product designers and others should provisionally treat CNTs “as if...

17 Nov 2010

LG and Linkoping University to Collaborate on Silicon Carbide Electronics Project

LG Innotek, a company within LG, the giant South Korean group of companies, is initiating collaboration with materials researchers at Linköping University in Sweden. The goal of this nine-year project is to develop the manufacture of the semiconductor silicon carbide for electronic components.

17 Nov 2010

New Thermoplastic Resins Provide Automotive Manufacturers with Design Advantages

SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched its latest high-tech thermoplastic offering – a new family of Noryl GTX* resins – to give global automotive OEMs and tiers a major design advantage.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 17 Nov 2010

First SPE Eurotec Plastics Conference to be Co-Located with Equiplast

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has reached an agreement with trade show organizer Fira de Barcelona to co-locate the first SPE EUROTEC™ plastics technical conference with next year’s Equiplast exposition in Barcelona, it was announced today by SPE.

17 Nov 2010

New High Heat, Low Color Distortion Additive for Thermoplastics

Songwon, a leading additives supplier to the polymer industry, announces the development of a new and innovative range of high heat, low color distortation, and low emission additive formulations for thermoplastics which deliver significant benefits to compounders, molders and end-users.

17 Nov 2010

Silgan Holdings Acquires Leading Plastic Closure Manufacturer

Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of consumer goods packaging products, today announced that it has acquired IPEC Global, Inc., a leading plastic closure manufacturer serving primarily the North Amer...

17 Nov 2010

Universal Stainless Signs Agreement with World's Largest Titanium Manufacturer

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:USAP) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with VSMPO, the largest titanium manufacturer in the world, to supply hot roll conversion services. The a...

From Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. 17 Nov 2010

NanaWall Systems to Feature Lamboo Laminated Bamboo at GreenBuild 2010

NanaWall Systems, the leader in opening glass wall technology, introduces the first folding door system in the U.S. to feature custom-crafted frames of Lamboo® laminated bamboo.

16 Nov 2010

Asia Cork, Ferma Wood Flooring Plan to Exploit North American Market

Asia Cork Inc. (OTCBB:AKRK) had signed a strategic agreement with Ferma Wood Flooring recently for its exploitation of North American market. According to the agreement, Asia Cork and Ferma agreed to establish a new join...

16 Nov 2010

Knovel Offers Guidance for Effective Specialty Chemicals Production

Knovel, the leading provider of a Web-based engineering application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools, today announced the immediate availability of Specialty Chemicals Essentials, a package offering guidance and best practice information to support efficient, faster and safer processing, production and development of specialty chemicals.

16 Nov 2010