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California Looks to Improve Public Health and Environment by Reducing Toxic Chemicals

Dr. Margaret L. Kripke, a member of the President's Cancer Panel which recently advocated for green chemistry approaches to address cancer in the United States, was the keynote speaker for the symposium "Green C...

18 Oct 2010

High Performance Materials Used to Keep World's Longest Rail Tunnel Dry for Next 100 Years

Among those celebrating the breakthrough of the longest rail tunnel in the world on October 15th 2010 were Empa engineers and researchers. Their task was to ensure that the tunnel remains dry for the next hundred years.

18 Oct 2010

3m Acquire Taiwanese Tape Business

3M announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the tape-related assets of Alpha Beta Enterprise Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of box sealing tape and masking tape headquartered in Taipei...

From 3M 18 Oct 2010

Powder Metallurgy World Congress Attracts 500 Presentations and 1300 Delegates

The historic city of Florence was the home of this year's PM World Congress organised and hosted by the European Powder Metallurgy Association. A truly international event it included delegates from some 49 countries...

From European Powder Metallurgy Assn. 18 Oct 2010

Spheric Technologies to Present Papers on Use of Microwaves to Produce Battery Materials at MS+T

Two important papers being presented at the Materials Science & Technology (MS&T'10) Conference and Exhibition in Houston October 17-21 focus on advances in the use of microwaves to produce key battery materi...

18 Oct 2010

Oxford Instruments Plasma Pro Provides HBLED Manufacturers with Outstanding Benefits

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is providing outstanding benefits for HBLED manufacturers, with the launch of the PlasmaPro NGP1000 HBLED range of plasma etch and deposition tools.

From Oxford Instruments Semiconductor 18 Oct 2010

Particle Size Analysis from Just 4mL of Sample Using Multisizer 4 from Beckman Coulter

A new sample handling system from Beckman Coulter, Inc. reduces minimum volume requirements on the Multisizer 4 COULTER COUNTER Particle Characterization System from 10 mL to 4 mL.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 18 Oct 2010

Bosch Select Zeta-200 Optical Metrology System from Zeta Instruments for PV and MEMS Work

Zeta Instruments, Inc. a leading provider of cost-effective, precision measurement solutions for micron-scale surface analysis, announced that Bosch has selected the Zeta-200 optical metrology system to support advanced research and development activity at its "Corporate Sector Research and Advance Engineering" facility in Stuttgart.

18 Oct 2010

Van der Windt Introduces Compostable Bio-Cup Range in the UK Market

Van der Windt UK has made an exciting addition to its extensive range of biodegradable products by launching a fully compostable bio-cup range to the UK market. The ‘Enjoy the World’ bio-cups for hot and ...

18 Oct 2010

In-Depth Analysis of Flame Retardants Chemicals Market in Mainland China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Assessment of China's Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals" report to their offering. This Limited Publication Study (LPS) provides an in-depth understanding of...

18 Oct 2010

New Technology Uses Aluminum to Generate Hydrogen Energy

FUKAI Environmental Research Institute, Inc., based in Ueda, Japan, has developed an innovative technology capable of generating hydrogen energy at the world's lowest cost. This newly developed technology generat...

18 Oct 2010

LINE-X Protective Coatings Launches New Promotional Campaign

LINE-X® Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is pleased to launch the Like It, Win It Sweepstakes, where one lucky winner will be chosen weekly through...

18 Oct 2010

Shea Concrete Products Expands Business Portfolio

An acquisition, diversification of product lines and hiring of employees have all taken place at Shea Concrete Products, Inc. this year. Shea Concrete Products, a second-generation family-owned and operated business o...

18 Oct 2010

Overview of US Chemicals Distribution Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Chemicals Distributors " report to their offering. The US chemicals distribution industry includes about 13,000 establishments (single-location compan...

18 Oct 2010

Industrial Nanotech Reports Increased Sales of Nanotechnology-Based Coatings

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving solutions, today announced that the Company has experienced an increase in exports of their patented Nansulate...

18 Oct 2010