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3M Expand Manufacturing Facility for Ultra Barrier Solar Film

3M today announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility for its 3M Ultra Barrier Solar Film. As a key component supplier to the solar industry, this expansion will support the growing demand for high efficiency fl...

From 3M 13 Oct 2010

Materials Testing Equipment Specialists Zwick Continue Global Expansion

The Zwick Roell Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of materials and component testing systems, has further strengthened its sales and service structure with two new international acquisitions completed this year.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 13 Oct 2010

Veeco PVD and CVD Technology Selected by Leading Hard Disk Manufacturers

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today it has been selected by leading global hard disk drive manufacturers for critical technology that enables higher areal density for next generation thin film magnetic ...

From Veeco 13 Oct 2010

Zwick Xflow Plastometers for Melt Index Value Determination Cater for All Applications

For rapid, convenient determination of melt index values, Zwick’s Xflow series of plastometers covers the entire application spectrum: from cost-effective manual operation, to instruments featuring operator-friendly automatic test sequences.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 13 Oct 2010

Zwick Fully Automated Insulin Pen Testing Machines provide Excellent Reproducibility

Reproducible test results and reduction of operator influence are essential when testing medical products. These requirements are well catered for by Zwick’s fully automated system for insulin pen testing.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 13 Oct 2010

China Petroleum Materials Corp Orders Largest Ever Pendulum Tester from Zwick

The success story of Zwick pendulum impact testers continues in 2010. The China Petroleum Materials Corporation in Xi'an has placed an order with Zwick for what will be the largest pendulum impact tester ever built.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 13 Oct 2010

SSAB Open New Steel Research and Development Facility in the US

SSAB opens its new Research and Development Facility located adjacent to the SSAB steel mill in Montpelier, Iowa, USA. This $11 million investment supports SSAB's strategy to be a global leader in advanced steels. ...

From SSAB Swedish Steel Ltd 13 Oct 2010

Measuring Haptics of Automotive Switches, Levers and Knobs

Automobile switches, levers and multi-function knobs are expected to operate with precision, while meeting precisely defined haptics and acoustics requirements. A joint development by Zwick and Konrad Technologies provides a cost-effective solution for the measurement of these values.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 13 Oct 2010

United States Steel Unveils New Construction Product

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) is pleased to announce the addition of a new high-quality, value-added product to our lineup of construction steels that supports "green" building design and practices,...

13 Oct 2010

New Study on Automotive Plastics Sector in South Africa

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "South African Market for Automotive Plastics" to their offering. This service covers the South African automotive plastics market,...

13 Oct 2010

Olympia Steel Buildings Supplier Joins USGBC

“Because steel buildings are naturally Green and because we want to do our part to be environmentally responsible, Universal Steel Buildings Corp., sole supplier of Olympia Steel Buildings has joined the U.S. Green Building Council to demonstrate our support of sustainable building practices and commitment to Green Building principles and design,” stated Arnold Davis, President of Universal Steel Buildings Corp.

13 Oct 2010