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Ultrasensitive Medical Imaging Technique Uses Metallic Nanocages

New research findings suggest that an experimental ultrasensitive medical imaging technique that uses a pulsed laser and tiny metallic "nanocages" might enable both the early detection and treatment of disease.

13 Apr 2010

Roller Ball Run Made from BASF's Expanded Polypropylene

viavario® is the name of the patented roller ball run made from BASF's Neopolen® P (EPP: expanded polypropylene). Produced by the construction system manufacturer isorast®, Germany the ball run consists of modules which can be joined together to create new tracks. It benefits from the expanded polypropylene's features such as low weight, impact strength, durability and a wide range of colors.

From BASF Corporation 13 Apr 2010

Hydro Sets Up to Market Aluminium Products in the Middle East, Gulf States and Southern Africa

Hydro is setting up a regional office in Doha, Qatar, for marketing Hydro's metal products in the Middle East, the Gulf states and Southern Africa. The office will be a part of Hydro's business area Metal Markets and its Asian Regional Organization, based in Singapore.

From Hydro Aluminium Extrusion 13 Apr 2010

SKF Inaugurate Two New Factories in India

SKF inaugurates two new factories in India. The opening of these facilities supports the growing demand in India and strengthens SKF's manufacturing presence in the fast developing markets in Asia. At the end of last...

13 Apr 2010

BASF to Reposition Global Pigments Business

BASF is repositioning its global pigments business. Following the Ciba acquisition, the chemical company now has the broadest product portfolio worldwide as well as a unique range of technologies and production know-how ...

From BASF Corporation 13 Apr 2010

Teknor Apex Medical Polymers Provide Advantages for Speech Therapy Aid Supplier

A supplier of tools to aid in speech therapy has switched from conventional thermoplastic elastomers to Medalist® medical elastomers from Teknor Apex Company, citing advantages in compound selection, blending, molding, and resistance to chewing and other rugged treatment.

13 Apr 2010

Wind Turbine Manufacturer Chooses Multitec Polyurethane Spray System from BaySystems

The Multitec polyurethane spray system from BaySystems has emerged as the top solution for RLE International GmbH, in its bid to optimize the manufacturing process for wind turbine nacelle housings. RLE International...

13 Apr 2010

Tenerife Hotel gets Robust Polyurethane Reinforced Bathtubs

Eco-friendly bathtubs can make an important contribution to producing hotel room furnishings that are made to last. The Sunprime Group has created an impressive example of this in its flagship Coral Suites & Spa hote...

13 Apr 2010

Applied Materials Opens Operation Center for Manufacturing Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials, Inc., the world's leading supplier of equipment to the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries, today opened its new Singapore Operations Center, Applied's firs...

13 Apr 2010

New Reference Standard for FT4 Powder Rheometer

At PTXi 2010 (4-6 May; Rosemont IL, USA) Freeman Technology will present a new reference standard for use with the company’s FT4 powder tester. The FT4 uses patented dynamic methodology, a fully automated shear cell and several bulk property tests, including density, compressibility and permeability.

12 Apr 2010

Indian Materials Testing Lab Gains ISO-IEC Accreditation

Lloyd Instruments is delighted to announce that Hemshell Services has been accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for mechanical testing. Hemshell Services is the test and calibration division of Lloyd Instruments' distrib...

12 Apr 2010

Nanocyl to Showcase CNT Technologies for Electronics and Automotive Applications at Chinaplas

Nanocyl announced today that it will showcase its range of carbon nanotube technologies developed for high-end electronics and automotive applications at the Chinaplas International Exhibition from April 19-22, 2010 in S...

From Nanocyl, S.A. 12 Apr 2010

Wireless Nanosensor Could Avoid Critical Failures in Engineering Structures

Could inexpensive wireless sensors based on nanotechnology be used to alert engineers to problematic cracks and damage to buildings, bridges, and other structures before they become critical? A feasibility study publishe...

12 Apr 2010

Important Step Towards Tailor-Made Nanosystems

Nanoparticles are recognized as promising building blocks for future applications, however their fixation on surfaces or in a matrix is everything else than a simple task. Now physicists observed that a double layer o...

12 Apr 2010

European Chemical Mechanical Planarization Users Group Meeting to Take Place on April 30

Leti announced today that the spring meeting of the European Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Users Group will be April 30, 2010, on the Minatec campus in Grenoble. Formerly the German CMP Users Group, the new ...

12 Apr 2010