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New Epoxy Resin Can Operate at Higher Service Temperatures

Developed after years of research, Master Bond EP46HT-1 extends the limits of epoxy adhesive/sealant formulations. It has a continuous service operating temperature range of -100°F to +550°F and can withstand intermittent exposures up to 600°F. In addition to high temperatures, it is also designed to withstand severe and repeated thermal cycling.

From Master Bond Inc. 8 Oct 2009

Special Memorial Symposium on Failure Analysis to Take Place at MS+T

Throughout the vast spectrum of materials science and engineering, I have found failure analysis to be one of the most fascinating topics. It's also one of the most popular, because I can assure you that someday, you...

8 Oct 2009

Minute Silicon Pillars behave Differently to Bulk Silicon

Silicon, the most important semiconductor material of all, is usually considered to be as brittle and breakable as window glass. On the nanometer scale, however, the substance exhibits very different properties, as Empa researchers have shown by creating minute silicon pillars.

8 Oct 2009

M+W Zander Complete Construction of Semiconductor Plant in Taiwan

The international engineering company, M+W Zander celebrates its 20th anniversary in Asia at an event with customers, partners and staff. In 1989 M+W Zander had successfully completed its first large project in Asia, the...

8 Oct 2009

ExxonMobil to Showcase Leadership in Rubber Industry

ExxonMobil Chemical will showcase its ongoing commitment and technology leadership to the global rubber industry at The Rubber Expo in Pittsburgh, PA from October 13-15, 2009. The company offers the rubber industry a bro...

8 Oct 2009

mPhase Nanobattery Grant Renewed by US Army

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: XDSL.OB) announced today that their Phase II STTR Grant was renewed by the US Army. The two year grant was initially awarded in September 2008 for the amount of $750,000. mPhase will continue to develop the Smart NanoBattery under this grant program through September 2010.

8 Oct 2009

TMK Starts Shipping Pipes for Sakhalin - Khabarovsk - Vladivostok Gas Pipeline

TMK, one of the world's leading producers of oil and gas pipes, announced today that it began shipments of longitudinal welded large-diameter pipes to Gazprom for the construction of the Sakhalin - Khabarovsk - Vladi...

8 Oct 2009

Multiple NanoSight Nanoparticle Characterization Systems in Use at the University of Birmingham

NanoSight, manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, is pleased to report that the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham is using multiple NanoSight nanoparticle characterization systems to study viruses and catalyst nanoparticles.

From Malvern Panalytical 7 Oct 2009

Silver Nanoparticles Boost Solar Cell Performance

Researchers at Ohio State University are experimenting with polymer semiconductors that absorb the sun's energy and generate electricity. The goal: lighter, cheaper, and more-flexible solar cells. They have now d...

7 Oct 2009

New Knife Blade Alloy from Carpenter Technology

Carpenter Technology Corp. (NYSE: CRS), Wyomissing, PA, USA, is introducing Carpenter CTS-BD1, a new alloy that is part of the Carpenter CTS alloys suite. These particular alloys offer many attributes making them attract...

From Carpenter Technology Corporation 7 Oct 2009

New Method for Producing Stable Metallic Nanowires

Wires with atomic dimensions are potential structural elements for future nanoscopic electronic components. Such fine wires have completely new electronic properties. However, apart from the non-trivial production of metallic nanowires, their high chemical reactivity is a critical problem; they are easily oxidized in air and are not stable. Japanese researchers working with R. Kitaura and H. Shinohara have now developed a new method that is simple and delivers stable nanowires.

7 Oct 2009

Oxford Instruments Secure Another Order for Ion Beam Etch and ALD Tools from KAUST

Oxford Instruments is delighted to have received further orders from the newly built King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia, which was inaugurated on 23 September by King Abdullah. These orders are for an Ionfab300 Plus, ion beam etch tool, and a second FlexAL® atomic layer deposition tool, bringing the number of systems ordered from Oxford Instruments to thirteen in total.

From Oxford Instruments Semiconductor 7 Oct 2009

Illig Displays State-of-the-Art Thermoforming Technology at Open Day

ILLIG the manufacturer of thermoforming machinery and the company which provides solutions for the packing technology could welcome altogether approx. 300 participants to the Open House held on 22nd September for the German speaking experts and on 24th September for the international professional experts.

From Dow Chemicals 7 Oct 2009

High-Energy Heavy Ion Collisions from Particle Accelerators Suitable for High Precision Spectroscopy

Calculations at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics and the Vienna University of Technology (Institute for Theoretical Physics) have now shown that high-energy heavy ion collisions at large particle accelerators are suitable as light sources for the desired single and double pulses. This is due to the remarkable properties of quark-gluon plasmas.

7 Oct 2009

Coatex to Promote High Performance Additive for Paper and Pulp Markets at Japan TAPPI

The Japanese Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (JAPAN TAPPI) composed of pulp and paper scientists, engineers, and managers held its annual congress in SENDAI from October 2009, 7 to 9. This event is a...

7 Oct 2009