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BASF Develops First Tough, Crack Resistant Foam

BASF has now succeeded with another innovation: E-por®, a material which is based on a new formulation and is manufactured in a new production process. E-por is the first tough-elastic, crack-resistant foam which can be transported, stored, processed and recycled like traditional Styropor.

From BASF Corporation 29 Jun 2010

Superior Industries Acquires Larger Share of Indian Aluminum Wheel Manufacturer

Superior Industries International, Inc. (NYSE:SUP) today announced it has acquired 8.7% of the outstanding shares of privately-owned SYNERGIES Castings Limited, an aluminum wheel manufacturer in Visakhapatnam, India. Con...

29 Jun 2010

Worlds Best Gallium Nitride

It isn't easy to make a really good blue laser diode, the kind you'd want in a Blu-ray player or game machine. Not only do you have to make it out of gallium nitride, you need to start with a near-perfect crystal...

29 Jun 2010

Copley Scientific to Exhibit Latest Equipment for Aerosol Sampling and Particle Characterisation Equipment

At this year’s International Aerosol Conference in Helsinki, Copley Scientific will exhibit the latest equipment for aerosol sampling and particle characterisation, including the extended capabilities of the Wide-Range Particle Spectrometer (WPS™) from MSP Corporation.

29 Jun 2010

SPP Process Technology Systems Ships PVD System and Vertical Furnace to STATS ChipPAC

SPP Process Technology Systems (SPTS), a supplier of advanced capital equipment and process technologies for the global semiconductor industry and related markets, today announced that it has shipped a 300mm Sigma fxPTM ...

29 Jun 2010

Affordable 6 Axis Hexapod Alignment System Available from PI

The F-206.S, Six-Axis Hexapod Alignment System from Nanopositioning Specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P, is the most affordable precision positioning system of its kind. It provides 6D motion with 33 nanometer resolution and advanced alignment software for optics and photonics components.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 29 Jun 2010

Morgan Advanced Materials Offers Nilcra Mg-PSZ for Demanding Applications

Morgan Advanced Materials (MTC) announces its Magnesia partially-stabilized Zirconia, Nilcra PSZ, an advanced ceramic material for a wide variety of demanding industrial environments, including materials handling, oil an...

From Morgan Advanced Materials 29 Jun 2010

Simultaneously Measure 75 Elements and 210 Isotopes with the SPECTRO MS

It’s time! Beginning now, you too can improve your laboratory processes with the SPECTRO MS. The option of simultaneously measuring 75 elements and 210 isotopes, makes the SPECTRO MS much faster and more precise than sequential mass spectrometers.

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 29 Jun 2010

$Malvern Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzers Key to Developing Nasal Spray Technology$

Malvern Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzers Key to Developing Nasal Spray Technology

Used at two different locations within contract development and manufacturing organization DPT Laboratories (San Antonio, Texas), Spraytec laser diffraction particle size analyzers from Malvern Panalytical have assured their place in the company’s nasal spray development and manufacturing areas by being both highly effective and very user friendly.

From Malvern Panalytical 29 Jun 2010

CPI Aerostructures Receives Order to Supply Panels and Spoilers to the US Air Force

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE AMEX: CVU) today announced that the U.S. Air Force has released a new order under CPI Aero’s C-5 TOP contract for a variety of panels and spoilers valued at approximately $1.5 million.

29 Jun 2010

High Volume Inspection for Contour, Roughness and Roundness

The TalyMaster has been specifically designed to measure multiple parts for Contour, Roughness and Roundness in a single automated operation, increasing throughput and reducing cost.

29 Jun 2010

Alcoa to Buy Windows and Doors Maker, Traco

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today it has agreed to purchase privately held Traco, a premier maker of windows and doors for the commercial building and construction market.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 29 Jun 2010

Cretex Acquires Assets of Precast Concrete Products Manufacturer

Cretex Companies today announced that, through its subsidiary Cretex Concrete Products West, Inc., it has acquired the assets of Concrete Products of Wyoming Co. (CPW), located in Casper, WY.

29 Jun 2010

Global Market Research Report on Cosmetic Chemicals Covers Various Segments

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Cosmetic Chemicals Industry (http://www.reportlinker.com/p0119472/Global-Cosmetic-Chemicals-Industry.html) ...

From Report Linker 29 Jun 2010

Dow Epoxy Awards E.T. Horn as the Most Outstanding Distributor for 2009

The E.T. Horn Company, a leading national distributor, supplier, marketer, and manufacturer of specialty chemicals, ingredients, and nutraceuticals announced that Dow Epoxy, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, has named it the recipient of the 2009 Most Outstanding Distributor Award in North America.

29 Jun 2010