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€6 Million Biofuels Project Launched

The €6 million BioMara research project - investigating the feasibility of using algae to produce biofuel - is launched today by Scotland's Energy Minister, Jim Mather. With the European Parliament calling for 1...

3 Apr 2009

Global Aerogels Market Valued at $82.9 Million in 2008

According to a new technical market research report, AEROGELS (AVM052B) from
BCC
Research, the global market for aerogels was worth $82.9 million in 2008.

3 Apr 2009

Sweden and Denmark Collaborate in the Name of Materials and Lfe Sciences

The Swedish and Danish Ministers of Research today signed the formal agreement on Danish-Swedish co-hosting of the pan-European research facility ESS. With the Danish contribution of 1,4 billion DKK (190 M€), announ...

3 Apr 2009

Air Force Look to Fuel Military Aircraft on Biodiesel

Ever imagine filling up the fuel tanks on a military aircraft with french
fry grease? That's exactly what Air Force officials could do someday if a Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency research program proves successful.

2 Apr 2009

New Textiles, Research and Innovation Required to Keep the Textiles Industry Alive

"New Textiles. Research and innovation in the textile-clothing-technical textile industry" was the title chosen for the Information Day hosted yesterday by AITEX. A whole day of conferences and scientific round...

2 Apr 2009

Siemens Now Offering Vibrating Point Level Switches for Bulk Solids

Siemens Industry Automation
Division has added the Sitrans LVS100 to its line of vibrating point level
switches for high, low, or demand levels of dry bulk solids in bins, silos,
or hoppers.

2 Apr 2009

Siemens to Supply Process Automation Technology to Chinese Aluminium Foil Producer

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order from the Chinese company Shandong Loften Aluminium Foil Industry Co. Ltd. (Loften) to supply six process automation systems for the company's rolling lines. With ...

2 Apr 2009

Pirelli Win Contract for Particulate Filters for Diesel Engines

Pirelli Eco Technology, a company in the Pirelli Group operating in technology for lowering pollutant emissions from diesel engines, signed an agreement to supply innovative particulate filters to SITA (SUEZ ENVIRONNEMEN...

2 Apr 2009

New High Performance Plastics for Automotive Applications

The DuPont Vespel parts
and shapes business has expanded its high-performance portfolio with new Vespel
SP-2515 polyimide parts, initially targeted for the global automotive and commercial
vehicle industries, where tight tolerances, durability and improvements in energy
efficiency are demanded.

2 Apr 2009

Silicone Rubber Helps Reduce Water Waste Helpuing to Combat Global Warming

Less is more - as the world seeks to find solutions to global warming
and rapidly depleting water levels, Dow
Corning develops rubber silicone technology to help control water efficiency
on plantations by at least 40%.

From Dow Corning 2 Apr 2009

Corus Opens Aerospace Service Centre in China to Deal with Market Demand

Corus has today opened
a new service centre in China to supply the country's growing aerospace
industry.

2 Apr 2009

Alcoa Completes Deal Taking Ownership of Norwegian Aluminum Production Capacity

Alcoa today announced it has completed its exchange of stakes with ORKLA
ASA for its Elkem Norwegian smelting partnership, which includes aluminum smelters
in Lista and Mosjoen, as well as one of the world’s most modern anode
plants, also in Mosjoen.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 2 Apr 2009

Aluminum Giant Seeks to Preserve Jobs Despite Production Cuts

In an innovative example of a private corporation and a public entity partnering
to retain jobs during the economic downturn, the New York Power Authority
and Alcoa, today announced they have reached
an agreement that will save hundreds of jobs at Alcoa.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 2 Apr 2009

Air Products to Play Key Role in World's First Full Demonstration of Oxyfuel Carbon Capture

Air
Products announced it will play a key role in the world's
first full demonstration of oxyfuel carbon capture and sequestration with the
signing of an agreement with Vattenfall AB, one of Europe's leading energy companies.

From Air Products PLC 1 Apr 2009

Rio Tinto Receives Approval for Partnership with Chinalco

Rio Tinto notes that Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco) has received approval from the German Federal Cartel Office for Chinalco’s proposal to enter into a strategic partnership with Rio Tinto, as announced o...

1 Apr 2009