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Alcoa to Supply Forged Wheels to Lamborghini's Latest High Performance Supercar

Alcoa Auto Wheels has been selected by Automobili Lamborghini to supply lightweight wheels for the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce (SV). The forged aluminum wheels reduce un-sprung weight and contribute to the SV’s 100kg (220 lb.) mass reduction over the standard Murciélago.

23 Apr 2009

Air Product Highlight Personal Care Polymer Range at Cosmetics Show in Munich

Personal care formulators can expect enhanced deposition and retention of actives on the skin, as well as excellent sensory benefits, using Air Products' (NYSE:APD) Intelimer 8600 Emulsion Polymer, Mona Noor, senior ...

From Air Products PLC 23 Apr 2009

Cars The Size of a Molcules that Run on Sugar

A new paper published in the May 2009 issue of the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States, Scientific American, asks readers to imagine producing vehicles so small they would be about the size of a molecule and powered by engines that run on sugar. To top it off, a penny would buy a million of them.

23 Apr 2009

Independent Study Shows Nanotechnology-Based Lubricant Reduces Gear Wear

ApNano Materials, Inc., a cleantech company and provider of nanotechnology-based products, today announced that new test conducted at the FZG Gear Research Centre of the Technical University of Munich, Germany, clearly s...

23 Apr 2009

Aluminum Nano-Nickel Generator Produces Hydrogen On Demand

Global Hydrogen, Inc. announces a newly developed aluminum nano-nickel hydrogen generator that can be controlled by flipping a switch, producing on-demand hydrogen. The simple system is self-contained and portable. W...

23 Apr 2009

CILAS Launch New Line of Particle Size Analyzers with Enhanced Automation

CILAS announces the introduction of a new line of laser particle size analyzers. This new line of particle size analyzers provides enhanced automation while continuing CILAS’ tradition of offering the most reliable, accurate and easiest to use analyzers in the market. The new design includes several patented features which ensure the most accurate and precise particle size results.

From TALOS 23 Apr 2009

Springer to Publish the Journal of Biorheology on Behalf of the Japanese Society of Biorheology

Starting in May 2009, Springer will publish the Journal of Biorheology, the official publication of the Japanese Society of Biorheology. This international, peer-reviewed journal provides a platform for biophysicists, ph...

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 23 Apr 2009

Particle Counter Approved for Testing Contaminants in Jet Fuel

The latest Icount ACM20 particle counter from Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, is now included as test equipment for the determination of dispersed contamination in jet fuel, in line with the DEFSTAN 9191 Jet Fuel Specification.

From Parker Hannifin GmbH 23 Apr 2009

Visually Appealing and Safe Floor Decorations Created by MacDermid Autotype

The latest floor graphics technology from MacDermid Autotype, the leading European manufacturer of specialised hard coated films and chemicals, is being used by one of the UK’s Independent Living Centres, which demonstrates equipment and aids for people with disabilities.

23 Apr 2009

Polypipe Strengthens Position in UK Rainwater Market

It has been announced today that Polypipe has agreed to acquire the rainwater and drainage business of Marshall-Tufflex. This move will strengthen Polypipe's position in the UK rainwater systems market. The Marsh...

23 Apr 2009

British Plastics Federation's Budget Recommendations Accepted

The BPF's recent lobbying work has borne fruit in the 2009 Budget. Following BPF communications directly to Chancellor Alistair Darling and BERR Minister Ian Pearson the Budget incorporates the BPF's recommendati...

23 Apr 2009

Ultra Compact High Accuracy Touch Probe for 3D CNC Wins Renishaw Prestigious Award

Renishaw plc, a world leading supplier of engineering technologies, is delighted to announce that it has received a Queen’s Award the company’s highly innovative OMP400 ultra compact high-accuracy touch probe which is used for 3D measurement on computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 23 Apr 2009