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UPM Plans Significant Restructuring for Timber and Plywwod Operations

UPM plans significant restructuring to ensure the competitiveness of its Plywood and Timber operations in Finland. The target is to remarkably improve the businesses' long-term cost competitiveness and increase value...

3 Nov 2009

Researchers to Look at What Happens if Nanomaterials Get into Your Body

Tiny, engineered nanomaterials can already be found in many consumer products, and have been hailed as having widespread future uses in areas ranging from medicine to industrial processes. However, little is known about ...

3 Nov 2009

Revolutionary Industrial-Scale Method for Producing Carbon Nanotube Fibres

Rice University scientists unveiled a method for the industrial-scale processing of pure carbon-nanotube fibers that could lead to revolutionary advances in materials science, power distribution and nanoelectronics.

3 Nov 2009

Left Handed Metamaterial Helps Demonstrate a Reverse Shock Wave of Light

A team of physicists has directly observed a reverse shock wave of light in a specially tailored structure known as a left-handed metamaterial. Although it was first predicted over forty years ago, this is the first unambiguous experimental demonstration of the effect.

3 Nov 2009

New Materials Solve the Problem of Root Canal Treatments

A dentist carrying out root canal treatment will need to use a variety of compounds. These do not always bond together properly and sometimes expensive follow-up treatment has to be performed. But a new class of material meets the requirements and solves the problem.

3 Nov 2009

New Solution to the Tedious Task of Polishing Metal Surfaces

Polishing metal surfaces is a demanding but monotonous task, and it is difficult to find qualified young specialists. Polishing machines do not represent an adequate alternative because they cannot get to difficult parts of the surface. A new solution is provided by laser polishers.

3 Nov 2009

Computer Modelling Predicts More Types of Zeolites Than Once Thought

In all the world, there are about 200 types of zeolite, a compound of silicon, aluminum and oxygen that gives civilization such things as laundry detergent, kitty litter and gasoline. But thanks to computations by Rice University professor Michael Deem and his colleagues, it appears there are -- or could be -- more types of zeolites than once thought.

3 Nov 2009

Arburg Win Award for Plastic Injection Moulding Machine

On 17 September 2009, Arburg received a “Ringier Technology Innovation Award 2009 for Plastics Industry” for its new high-performance Allrounder H (Hidrive) hybrid machine. The award ceremony took place in the context of the 4th Plastics Technology Applications in Consumer Electronic Products Conference in Guangzhou.

From Arburg GmbH 3 Nov 2009

Latest Trends in Polyolefins to be Debated in Cologne

The 3rd AMI international conference Polyolefin Additives 2010 brings together compounders, researchers, additive suppliers and end users to debate the latest industry trends. The markets for polyolefins have been very v...

3 Nov 2009

Recticel Subsidiaries Apply for Chapter 11

Recticel Interiors North America LLC ("RINA") and Recticel Urepp North America Inc. ("RUNA"), two Automotive subsidiaries of Recticel active in the United States, have decided to apply for Chapter 11 ...

3 Nov 2009

Steelmaker SSAB Reorganize Business with Geographical Focus

As of January 1, 2010 SSAB will introduce a new organization comprising three geographic business areas. "Our offering to the customers will become clearer and we will bring together experience and expertise in ...

3 Nov 2009

Bosch Choose BASF Resins for Professional Cordless Hammer Drills

For its new model GBH 36 V-LI Compact Professional especially lightweight and almost vibration-free cordless hammer drill, Bosch selected the resin Ultramid® B3EG7, a particularly rigid and impact-resistant glass fiber-reinforced grade of polyamide 6 from BASF, that meets the demanding requirements for durability.

From BASF Corporation 3 Nov 2009

3M to Establish New R+D Facility in Bangalore

3M India Ltd. today announced it will establish a new R&D facility in Bangalore to develop products for local markets and better connect technology to customers in India. "Building this new innovation lab is...

3 Nov 2009

New Light Element EDS System for Hitachi Tabletop Microscope

Hitachi announce a new, custom designed Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) for their TM-1000 Tabletop Microscope that now extends the range of lighter elements that can be detected from Sodium Na (Z 11) down to Boron B...

3 Nov 2009

High Performance Levels of Analytik Jena High Resolution Continuum Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers Reflected by Sales

The outstanding performance offered by High Resolution Continuum Atomic Absorption spectrophotometry is reflected in the level of sales. Analytik Jena is delighted to report that over 1000 units of its ContrAA range of flame and graphite furnace AA spectrophotometers have now been sold.

From Analytik Jena US 3 Nov 2009

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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UPM Plans Significant Restructuring for Timber and Plywwod Operations

Researchers to Look at What Happens if Nanomaterials Get into Your Body

Revolutionary Industrial-Scale Method for Producing Carbon Nanotube Fibres

Left Handed Metamaterial Helps Demonstrate a Reverse Shock Wave of Light

New Materials Solve the Problem of Root Canal Treatments

New Solution to the Tedious Task of Polishing Metal Surfaces

Computer Modelling Predicts More Types of Zeolites Than Once Thought

Arburg Win Award for Plastic Injection Moulding Machine

Latest Trends in Polyolefins to be Debated in Cologne

Recticel Subsidiaries Apply for Chapter 11

Steelmaker SSAB Reorganize Business with Geographical Focus

Bosch Choose BASF Resins for Professional Cordless Hammer Drills

3M to Establish New R+D Facility in Bangalore

New Light Element EDS System for Hitachi Tabletop Microscope

High Performance Levels of Analytik Jena High Resolution Continuum Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers Reflected by Sales

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

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