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Tactile Pressure Sensors for Use up to 200°C

Tekscan, Inc, a leading manufacturer of thin-film pressure and force sensors and pressure measurement systems, announces high temperature, tactile pressure sensors for use in environments up to 200 °Celsius (400 &deg...

21 Dec 2009

Roll-Kraft Participate in Careers Week

Roll-Kraft was recently represented during Career Week at the nearby Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School. Mr. Steve Zienka, Engineering Manager at Roll-Kraft, spoke to juniors and seniors about career options in the tube, pipe, and roll forming industries during the science, design, and engineering portion of the program.

From Roll-Kraft 21 Dec 2009

SKF Win Maintenance Contract from Total

SKF has been awarded a new five year condition based maintenance contract by Total E&P UK. In working globally with Total, SKF will in this contract provide condition based maintenance services covering a wide range ...

21 Dec 2009

Liquid Lava Tiles Come to Life when Pressure is Applied

Jockimo Inc. has combined fantasy and function with its Jockimo™ Liquid Lava™ line. The modular floor tiles burst to life under foot when pressure is applied to the highly durable tile, creating a new design with every step. The new transparent backlit Liquid Lava™ tiles allow the interactive liquid filled table tops, flooring, and bar tops to glow with color.

21 Dec 2009

Xylex Resin Opens the Door for Safety Glasses Designers

Over the past 2 years, Irene Corporation has researched and developed with Sabic Innovative Plastic Technical development engineers. The greatest success this year, 2009, is to apply the new material, Xylex Resin, in safety eyewear frames.

21 Dec 2009

Remanufactured Inkjet and Toner Cartridges Save on Petrochemicals

Eco-Inkjets, a leading provider of inkjet cartridges and laser toner cartridges has announced that each of its products can potentially save three ounces of oil, which is a fast depleting resource. In fact, if inkjet cartridges were recycled and not discarded, this could help prevent 1.1 trillion pounds of plastic from getting into the waste stream.

21 Dec 2009

Fully Insurable Chinese Drywall Testing Protocol

Certified Chinese Drywall Testing, LLC has developed the nation's only fully insurable Chinese drywall testing protocol.

21 Dec 2009

LED-Powered Creative Lighting Solution

The Peachtree Evolution Series LED wall sconce takes the art of multi-colored light to new levels. Simple controls create stunning color combinations and patterns to enhance the design of any space.

21 Dec 2009

New Technique to Create the Perfect Catalyst

Baking the perfect soufflé depends on timing, good ingredients and the right proportions. Exactly the same thing applies to catalysts - the materials that make a chemical reaction work faster or better. Dutch-sponso...

21 Dec 2009

Celanese Acquires Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Business from FACT

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a leading, global chemical company, today announced the acquisition of the long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFT) business of FACT GmbH (Future Advanced Composites Technology) of Kais...

21 Dec 2009

Major Duty Free Retailer Goes Green with Its Plastic Bags

Reverte has been selected as the oxo-biodegradable additive of choice for Dubai Duty Free, one of the largest Duty Free retailers in the world.

21 Dec 2009

Borealis Group to Withdraw from Rotomouding Sector

Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, has announced its decision to withdraw all activities for the rotomoulding sector by March 31, 2010. Borealis has been committed to the roto...

21 Dec 2009

Applied Materials Expands Wafer Packaging and Advanced Semiconductor Capabilities

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Semitool, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMTL). This acquisition expands Applied's capability to address emerging opportunities in the high...

From Applied Materials Inc 21 Dec 2009

Motion Industries Acquires NC Bearing Assets

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced today that its Industrial Parts Group, Motion Industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the North American assets of BC Bearing (BC Be...

21 Dec 2009

Polymer Group Invest in Hygiene and Healthcare

Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA; POLGB) (PGI) announced today it is investing in industry-leading technology in both the U.S. and Asia to serve the hygiene and healthcare marketplace. PGI plans to inst...

21 Dec 2009