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Rockwood Expands Lithium Production Operation in North Carolina

Rockwood Holdings, Inc. today announced that the expansion of its lithium production operation in Kings Mountain, NC, is proceeding from preparation to construction.

7 Oct 2010

Dow Corning to Present Silicone Sealants for Structural Applications at 2010 Fesqua

In today’s building market there is a growing demand to meet the principles of energy efficiency and sustainability. Dow Corning focuses on meeting this demand and will be at the 2010 Fesqua to present products that help obtain LEED Building certification and provide feasible solutions for long term sustainable constructions.

7 Oct 2010

First Spectacles to be Made from Heat Resistant Bioplastic to be Launched in Japan

Teijin Limited announced today that eyeglass frames made of BIOFRONTTM heat-resistant bioplastic will be launched in Japan by the Katherine E Hamnett lineup of ethically and environmentally sound fashion.

From Teijin Limited 6 Oct 2010

New PESU Polymer Offers a Distortion Free Alternative to PEEk and Aluminum

With its new Ultrason® E Dimension, BASF has succeeded in combining high dimensional stability and ease of processing where previously this was not possible: in the market for high-temperature resistant thermoplastics.

From BASF Corporation 6 Oct 2010

Woodhead Publishing Launches Online Platform Catering for Materials and Engineering

Woodhead Publishing, a leading scientific and technology publishing company based in Cambridge UK, is pleased to announce the launch of its online platform Woodhead Publishing Online at the Frankfurt Book Fair. MetaPress...

6 Oct 2010

AMSC Receives World's Largest Order for High Temperature Superconducting Wire

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a global power technologies company, today announced that it has received the world's largest order for high temperature superconductor (HTS) wire. LS Cable Ltd. (L...

From American Superconductor 6 Oct 2010

Kyma Technologies Acquires Assets and IP from Fox Group

Kyma Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of ultra-high purity crystalline gallium nitride (GaN) and aluminum nitride (AlN) materials and related products and services, is pleased to announce that Kyma has acquired fro...

From Kyma Technologies 6 Oct 2010

Semiconductor Photomask Market Now in Rapid Decline

Record growth in 1H 2010 in the semiconductor photomask market has stopped and has begun nose-diving according to the report: Mask Making, Inspection, and Repair: Market Analysis and Strategic Issues, recently published ...

6 Oct 2010

New Compact Benchtop Mass Spectrometer for Real Time Analysis of Gases

Hiden Analytical introduce the new QGA compact benchtop mass spectrometer configured for continuous real-time multi-species analysis of both gases and vapours in the pressure range from 2 bar to 100mbar absolute.

From Hiden Analytical 6 Oct 2010

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Files Application for Branding Recombinant Silk Fibers

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: KBLB) announced today that that it has filed intent to use applications with the US Patent and Trademark office seeking registration of numerous marks for the purpose of branding...

6 Oct 2010

Geami to Exhibit Green Packaging Materials at Natural Products Expo East

E-commerce businesses and fulfillment centers that ship natural health, beauty and food products will have the opportunity to see an innovative green packaging material that replaces plastic materials such as bubble pack...

6 Oct 2010

TSI Group to be Acquired by Aircraft Cabin Interior Product Manufacturer

B/E Aerospace, the world’s leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and the world’s leading distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables, today announced that it has signed a definitive acquisition agreement with the shareholders of TSI Group, Inc. (TSI).

6 Oct 2010