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Dr Yousoo Kim Wins Prestigious Sir Martin Wood

The 2009 "Millennium Science Forum" organized by Oxford Instruments was held at the British Embassy in Tokyo on Wednesday 11th November 2009. The Millennium Science Forum was established in 1998 to promote ...

From Oxford Instruments 3 Dec 2009

Oxford Instruments Wins Corporate Excellence Award

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) has announced that Oxford Instruments KK has won the prestigious Corporate Excellence category at the 2009 British Business Awards. Oxford Instruments was selected from ...

From Oxford Instruments 3 Dec 2009

Nanometrics Win Follow On Order for Metrology System and NanoDiffract Software from Memory Customer

Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading supplier of advanced process control metrology systems used primarily in the manufacturing and packaging of semiconductors, solar photovoltaics and high-brightness LEDs,...

2 Dec 2009

Xstrata Approve Extension to Copper Mine in Queensland

Xstrata Copper announces corporate approvals for a total investment of US$542 million (approximately AUD589 million) to extend the life of its Ernest Henry Mining (EHM) operations near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland,...

2 Dec 2009

Quick and Easy Determination of Melt Index Values MFR and MVR with Zwick's Mflow Extrusion Plastometer

Zwick’s Mflow extrusion plastometer allows melt index values MFR and MVR to be determined quickly and conveniently. The system features modular design and functions such as travel measurement can be retrofitted as and when required, while an innovative weight selection unit provides enhanced operator safety and convenience.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 2 Dec 2009

Leading Materials Testing Software gets New Enhancements

Zwick Roell’s testXpert® sets the standard for intelligent materials testing by providing a uniform operating concept for all applications. It has now been further enhanced by a range of new features, as seen at this year’s testXpo international testing forum.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 2 Dec 2009

5N Plus Sign MOU for Long Term Supply Contract with Teck Metals

5N Plus Inc. ("5N") (TSX:VNP), a developer and producer of high-purity metals and compounds for electronic applications is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") ...

From 5N Plus 2 Dec 2009

5N Plus Broadens Product Offerings to Semiconductor Market with Acquisition

5N Plus Inc. ("5N") (TSX:VNP), a developer and producer of high-purity metals and compounds for electronic applications announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Firebird Technologies Inc. (&quot...

From 5N Plus 2 Dec 2009

Packaging Community Moves towards More Environmentally Friendly Products

The Packaging Community has undertaken a survey into decision making in packaging across 9 European countries and concluded that there is a big move towards environmentally-friendly and sustainable products. This is part...

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 2 Dec 2009

Hydro Takes Action to Remain Competitive Despite Weak Aluminium Market

Hydro is intensifying efforts to improve its competitive position by launching new cost-reduction measures, following a year of demanding markets and decisive corrective actions. Hydro’s improvement efforts have resulted in positive downstream earnings, while upstream activities remain challenged by the weak aluminium market and a strong Norwegian krone.

From Hydro - Aluminium Alloys and Products 2 Dec 2009

Hydro to Sell Spanish Rolling Mill

Hydro has entered into an agreement to divest its aluminium rolling mill in Irurtzun, Spain, to the German industrial holding company Bavaria Industriekapital AG.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 2 Dec 2009

Tiny Particles to Take on the Energy Storage Industry

In leading the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's first technology spin-off, Charles Gibson, an inorganic chemistry professor, hopes to make a big impact on the energy storage industry with the tiniest of particles.

1 Dec 2009

Oxford Instruments Collaborate with Neutron Scattering Facilities to Deliver First High Field Helium Recondensing Magnets

Oxford Instruments has collaborated with two World-class neutron scattering facilities, the ISIS Neutron Source (STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot) and the ILL neutron facility (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble...

From Oxford Instruments 1 Dec 2009

Rio Tinto Complete Sale of Alcan Composites

Further to the announcement of 22 September, Rio Tinto has completed the sale of Alcan Composites, part of the Alcan Engineered Products division, to Schweiter Technologies for a total consideration of US$349 million. ...

1 Dec 2009

UPM Supplies Environmentally Friendly Paper for UN Climate Change Conference

UPM will supply roughly nine million sheets of copy paper in cooperation with office supplies company Lyreco to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, 7-18 December 2009. Future from UPM's Docell...

1 Dec 2009