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Robots to be Used to Apply Fiber Reinforced Polymers to the Inside of Water Pipes

In partnership with Fyfe Company, LLC and the University of California, Irvine, Fibrwrap's prototype robotics will be used to apply high-strength fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) to the inside of aging water transmission p...

23 Dec 2009

Environmentally Friendly Materials Used to Make Stylish Cutting Boards

Culmeta, a leading provider of gourmet kitchenware and housewares, today launched a new line of feature-driven cutting boards made from environmentally friendly materials. Developed for Culmeta by talented industrial designer Mark Trebicki, the high-end line combines functionality with contemporary aesthetics.

23 Dec 2009

Chines Stainless Steel Output Predicted to Impact on European Producers

European producers are likely to be the main victims of the growing global overcapacity for stainless steel production. Prior to the expansion of indigenous stainless steelmaking in some of the emerging countries, the EU...

23 Dec 2009

LEDs that can Operate in High Temperature Environments

DOMINANT introduces a new hot InGaN SpiceLED series, the SSx-HLD-xxx. The devices of this LED series are able to withstand a high operating temperature of up to 110°C setting a benchmark for similar competitor’s products.

23 Dec 2009

Elastogran to be Rebranded BASF Polyurethanes

Following the introduction of the BASF corporate brand for European polyurethane sites, the next step is to change the names of Elastogran companies. For instance, Elastogran GmbH with its head offices in Lemförde w...

From BASF Corporation 23 Dec 2009

Xiyang Group Joins the Race to Take Over Ausmelt

Ausmelt Limited (ASX: AET) has received a third proposal to acquire up to 100% of the issued capital of the Company. This latest proposal, from the Xiyang Group Co. Ltd ("Xiyang Group") of Haicheng City, Li...

22 Dec 2009

Making Wool into a Smart Fabric

Scientists in China are reporting an advance that may improve the natural wonders of wool - already regarded as the "wonder fabric" for its lightness, softness, warmth even when wet, and other qualities. They say the discovery could give wool a "brain," placing it among other "smart" fabrics that shake off wrinkles, shrinkage and "breathe" to release perspiration. The study is in ACS' Langmuir.

22 Dec 2009

Color Changing Contact Lenses Monitor Blood Sugar in Diabetics

Diabetics may soon be able to wear contact lenses that continuously alert them to variations in their glucose levels by changing colours - replacing the need to routinely draw blood throughout the day. The non-invasiv...

22 Dec 2009

Tiny Glitter-Sized Photovoltaic Cells Could Revolutionize Solar Energy

Sandia National Laboratories scientists have developed tiny glitter-sized photovoltaic cells that could revolutionize the way solar energy is collected and used.

22 Dec 2009

Work on Surface Biochemistry May Lead to High Grip Nanomaterials

Microscopic ridges contouring the surface of flower petals might play a role in flashing that come-hither look pollinating insects can't resist. Michigan State University scientists and colleagues now have figured out how those form.

22 Dec 2009

$6.5M in Funding Awarded for the Development of Cost-Effective Metallic and Semiconducting Nanotubes

Brewer Science, Inc., and SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc. (SWeNT), announced that they have received a $6.5M award under NIST's Technology Innovation Program (TIP). The funding is in support of research and deve...

22 Dec 2009

Rio Tinto to Sell Alcan Packaging to Amcor

Rio Tinto announced today that it has accepted the offer by Amcor for the sale of the Alcan Packaging global pharmaceuticals, global tobacco, food Europe and food Asia divisions, following completion of the required Work...

22 Dec 2009

Powder Flow 2009 Proclaimed a Resounding Succuess

Powder Flow 2009, a new one-day conference held in London on 16 December, has been judged a resounding success. Powder Flow 2009 was organised by the Formulation Science and Technology Group (FTSG) of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in partnership with Freeman Technology and in association with Dechema.

From Freeman Technology 22 Dec 2009

House of Lords to Publish Report on Nanotechnologies and Food

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will publish its report on Nanotechnologies and Food on Friday 8 January 2010. The Committee has been looking in detail at the use of nanotechnologies in the food i...

22 Dec 2009

CRAIC Technologies Release ImageUV Image Analysis Software for Windows 7

CRAIC Technologies, the leading innovator of UV-visible-NIR microscopy solutions for science and industry, announced the release of its ImageUV™ microscope camera control and image analysis software for Windows 7™.

From CRAIC Technologies 22 Dec 2009