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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

Low Cost Disposable Blood Testing Kits being Developed

Professor Peter Ashburn is leading a team of University researchers who are developing low-cost, disposable blood-testing kits that can be made available in GPs' surgeries.

From 3M Ceramic Textiles and Composites 23 Apr 2009

Water Purification System Designed for Labs Requiring Large Volumes

ELGA has launched a new PURELAB water purification system specifically for laboratories needing large volumes of Type II purified water at multiple application points.

23 Apr 2009

Artificial Nose Incorporating Nanostrings and NEMS Technology Detects Specific Molecules

These days, chemical analysts are expected to track down even single molecules. To do this highly sensitive detective work, nano researchers have developed minute strings that resonate in characteristic fashion. If a mol...

23 Apr 2009

Powder Injection Moulding Machines and Technology Generate Interest in Shanghai

Arburg presented its extensive range of powder injection moulding (PIM) solutions to trade visitors at the PM Asia in the Everbright Convention Centre in Shanghai. As well as intensive technical discussions at the exhibi...

From Arburg GmbH 23 Apr 2009

PV5200 Photovoltaic Encapsulant Sheets Commercially Availaible from DuPont

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DPVS) announces commercial availability of new DuPont PV5200 Series photovoltaic (PV) encapsulant sheets, based on polyvinyl butyral (PVB) polymer technology. The new PVB sheets offer physi...

23 Apr 2009

Intelligent LED Lighting Manufacturer Partners to Commercialize Color Control Technology

Enfis Lighting (LSE: ENF), an innovator of intelligent LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with Chicago-based North Star Lighting, to jointly introduce the latest version of the...

23 Apr 2009

Study Sees Global Crude Steel Production Dropping by 10% in 2009 but Sees Growth in 2010

According to a new report from MEPS (International) Ltd entitled, Global Iron and Steel Production to 2013, world crude steel production in 2009 is forecast to be approximately 1200 million tonnes. This represents a redu...

23 Apr 2009

Advanced 193nm DUV Lithography Tools is Having a Profound Effect on Photoresist Market

The trend towards advanced 193nm DUV lithography tools purchases by semiconductor manufacturers is affecting the product mix of photoresists consumed as well as market shares of photoresist suppliers, according to the re...

23 Apr 2009

Linde Develop Sustainable Hydrogen Production Process

The technology group The Linde Group is developing an innovative process for the sustainable production of hydrogen from biogenic raw materials. Hydromotive GmbH, a subsidiary of The Linde Group, is to build a demonstration plant from mid-2009 at the chemical site in Leuna, Germany, which will produce hydrogen from glycerine.

From Linde plc 23 Apr 2009

Alcoa Employees Contribute to Sustainability

As the world celebrates Earth Day, fifteen Alcoa (NYSE:AA) employees are preparing to contribute to help unlock solutions to some of the biggest sustainability challenges of our time, including climate change and global water supply, after being awarded Earthwatch Fellowships by Alcoa Foundation.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 23 Apr 2009