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How Much Influence Does a Single Electron Have on a Vibrating Carbon Nanotube

Researchers at TU Delft have succeeded in measuring the influence of a single electron on a vibrating carbon nanotube. This research can be important for work such as the development of ultra-small measuring instruments.

26 Jul 2009

Outlook for the Global Composites Industry

Economic recovery holds the key to global US$19 billion composites industry regaining a positive growth trajectory. There were dramatic changes in the composites market in 2008 with prominent segments such as constructio...

26 Jul 2009

Gurit Acquire Structural Foams Company

Gurit, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-end composite materials and technologies, is in the process of acquiring certain assets in a company specialising in structural foam products in Tsingdao, China. Th...

From Gurit Inc 26 Jul 2009

Miniature Piezo Motor Now Available from Physik Instrumente

PI’s patented P-653 piezo motor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 26 Jul 2009

New High-Precision Spring-Testing Instrument from Zwick

The increasing use of powerful miniaturized mechanical and electromechanical units is influencing product development in many sectors, including the automobile industry and medical technology. Springs used for these applications are also becoming ever smaller, but must still deliver precision and reliability, placing greater demands on testing technology.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 24 Jul 2009

Modern Materials Used to Rejuenite Wuppertal's Opera House

It was a special kind of refurbishment project, which (almost) ended in January in time for the official reopening. For two years, craftsmen from over 30 different trades have been getting Wuppertal's Opera House, th...

24 Jul 2009

Air Liquide Start Up Two Very Large Air Separation Units for Steel Mills

Air Liquide announces the start-up of two very large Air Separation Units (ASU), producing together 4,000 tonnes of gaseous oxygen per day, to supply oxygen, nitrogen and argon to Shagang steel mills in Zhanjiagang, loca...

24 Jul 2009

Jet Edge to Showcase Latest Waterjet Cutters at SOUTH-TEC

Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjets, will showcase its latest waterjet cutting innovations at the SOUTH-TEC Advanced Productivity Exposition, Oct. 6-8 at the Charlotte Convention Cente...

From Jet Edge Waterjet Systems 24 Jul 2009

Agenda Announced for Hydrogen Production & Storage 2009 Conference

IntertechPira, in conjunction with the National Hydrogen Association, is proud to announce the agenda for its 15th international fuels conference Hydrogen Production & Storage 2009. The conference will take place fro...

24 Jul 2009

Two New Ways to Build a Boat Dock or Party Deck

Universal Foam Products, LLC announced that it now offers two ways to build a marine boat docks or party decks: custom expanded polystyrene (EPS) floatation blocks and Formex encapsulated floats.

24 Jul 2009

BHP Billiton Announce Coal Mine Expansion for Mt Arthur

BHP Billiton today announced approval for the Mt Arthur Coal mine expansion, to increase production of saleable thermal coal from 11.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to approximately 15 mtpa (run-of-mine coal production...

From BHP 24 Jul 2009

Shipments of Larger Area TFT-LCD Screens Up in June

June 2009 shipments of large-area TFT LCD panels reached 46.7 million units, up 8% M/M and 24% Y/Y, according to the most recent DisplaySearch Monthly TFT LCD Shipment Database. This sets a new record for the highest mon...

24 Jul 2009

European Bioplastics Distances Itself from the Oxo-Biodegradable Industry

European Bioplastics published a position paper distancing itself from the so-called "oxo-biodegradable" industry. The paper sheds some light on the technology behind the so-called "oxo-biodegradable"...

23 Jul 2009

Copper Could Stop the Spread of H1N1 Swine Flu Virus

A leading microbiologist from the University of Southampton has told a conference that his research has found copper is effective in inhibiting the influenza A H1N1 virus. Copper appears to have broad spectrum antivi...

23 Jul 2009

New Shimadzu Universal Testing Machines Provide Efficient Precise Results for Polymer Testing

The Autograph AGS-X Series table-top universal testers, now available from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, deliver efficient, precise tensile and compression tests for the rubber, plastic and film industries. With the AGS-X, users can perform a three- or four-point bending test, peeling test, and tear tests on various materials, including thermostatic resins.

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 23 Jul 2009