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Momentive Performance Materials, Cargill Partner to Develop Surfactant for Foam Manufacturers

As the polyurethane foam industry progressively explores its options in sustainability, Momentive Performance Materials has collaborated with Cargill on the development of a new and unique surfactant that can enable foam manufacturers to supply flexible foam with increased renewable content to foam fabricators and producers of home furnishings and bedding.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 1 Oct 2010

Alcoa Announces 2010 Top Ten Scrap Suppliers for Aluminum Recycling

Alcoa North American Rolled Products (NARP) announced today the Top Ten Scrap Suppliers for aluminum recycling for 2010.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 1 Oct 2010

Cytec Engineered Materials Relocates its Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Lab

Cytec Engineered Materials, a business unit of Cytec Industries Inc., announces the relocation of its pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) technical service and development laboratory to its Fengxian, China manufacturing site.

1 Oct 2010

Breakthrough in Nanopositioning Stage Control from PI

Piezo system specialist PI introduces a breakthrough development in nanopositioning stage control. The new E-709 provides digital functionality at the price-point of an analog controller, all in the volume of a paperback book!

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 30 Sep 2010

Dow Corning Appoints Another Distributor for Silicon-Based Materials for Photovoltaics

Dow Corning Corp., a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, has selected Antala Industria, S.L. as the authorized distributor of its range of junction box potting agents, adhesives and sealants for photovoltaic applications in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

From Dow Corning 30 Sep 2010

Keighley Laboratories Predict 25 Per Cent Growth in Heat Treatment Business

Debbie Mellor, MD of metallurgical and laboratory service specialist Keighley Laboratories, is projecting 25% growth for the firm’s Heat Treatment business this year. Much of this increased customer demand is being driven by its gas-fired pit furnace facility, one of only a handful in the UK.

30 Sep 2010

New High Temperature, Fast Curing, Low Outgassing Epoxy from Master Bond

Master Bond EP65HT-1 combines high temperature resistance and fast room temperature curing in a NASA low outgassing approved epoxy. It also offers superior electrical insulation capabilities and strong chemical resistance.

From Master Bond Inc. 30 Sep 2010

Safelite AutoGlass Acheives Milestone of Repairing One Million Vehicle Glass Chips

Safelite AutoGlass® – the nation’s leading provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services – recently reached a significant milestone of repairing one million vehicle glass chips this year. This is the first time the company had completed this many windshield repairs in one year.

30 Sep 2010

PVB Announces Availability of Saflex Q Series in Super-Wide and Jumbo Roll Lengths

Solutia Inc., (NYSE: SOA) the world's leading PVB interlayer manufacturer, announced today that the company's Saflex(R) Q series advanced acoustic interlayer is now available in super-wide and jumbo roll lengths to the European Architectural market.

30 Sep 2010

ISIM Features Bonded Composite Assembly Made of Light Weight Material

NASA engineers have created a unique engineering marvel called the ISIM structure that recently survived exposure to extreme cryogenic temperatures, proving that the structure will remain stable when exposed to the harsh environment of space.

30 Sep 2010

ExpandOS System Provides Maximum Packaging Protection

A new high-performance packaging material is cutting costs for shippers of fragile products, including semi-conductors, medical equipment, veterinary and medical supplies, lighting fixtures, dinnerware and office supplies.

30 Sep 2010

Analysis of Japanese Semiconductor Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Japanese Semiconductors Sector: Sector Report" report to their offering. (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/583f8c/japanese_semicondu) This industry ...

30 Sep 2010

Plastics Industry Faces Significant Manufacturing Challenges

The Canadian plastics industry is facing significant challenges from lower cost countries, and the sector can become more competitive through increased research and development. "The industry has to keep moving ...

30 Sep 2010

Nanogem Investigates Absorption and Distribution of Nanoparticles in Human Body

BASF is a participant in a research project called NanoGEM (Nanostructured materials – Health, Exposure and Material Properties).

From BASF Corporation 30 Sep 2010

Honeywell Electronic Materials Announces Expansion Plans

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) Electronic Materials announced today that it is expanding production capacity for 300mm sputtering targets and related metals as part of a long-term investment plan to support rebounding semiconductor industry growth.

From Honeywell International Inc. 30 Sep 2010