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New Laboratory Dedicated to Producing Protective Products for Military and Civilians

The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University introduced a new, state-of-the-art fabric laboratory to help researchers continue creating products that can protect both military and civilian populations.

6 Apr 2009

Unique Approach to Splitting Water into Usable Hydrogen

The design of efficient systems, driven by sunlight, for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen is among the most important challenges facing science today, underpinning the long-term potential of hydrogen as a clean, ...

6 Apr 2009

Cost Effective Nanotube Composites for Lithium Ion Batteries

Cost Effective Conductive Nanotubes based Composite Material for Lithium Ion Battery Applications now Available! Cheaptubes.com is pleased to announce that our new product, a Conductive Nanotubes Composite Material can i...

6 Apr 2009

Heald Roadblocker Repels 30 Tonne Truck Travelling at 50mph

Following the recent crash tests on the Heald
HCR4M1200RB Roadblocker, in line with the British Standard PAS68, are pleased
to announce the success of another test - a worldwide first for the Roadblocker!

5 Apr 2009

Excellent Turn Out Expected for Thin Film Solar Summit Europe

Over 150 industry executives have already confirmed their participation for Thin Film Today's forthcoming Thin Film Solar Summit Europe, scheduled to take place in Berlin next month. The two-day conference, sched...

5 Apr 2009

Ontario Welcomes Innovate Electronics Waster Facility

The Scott Environmental Group (SEG) announced the opening of a new and innovative e-waste consolidation and collection facility in Kingston signaling a new beginning for e-waste reduction and environmental stewardship fo...

5 Apr 2009

Avon Win Major Respiratory Protection Contract

Avon Protection, part of Avon
Rubber p.l.c. is pleased to announce the placement of a contract by the
UK MoD. This contract covers a further three years requirement for the UK military's
in-service respirator, the S10.

5 Apr 2009

The Latest Wood Flooring Colors and Trends

PPG Industries
recently introduced its latest wood flooring color trends and
technologies to more than 100 flooring manufacturers and buyers during a seminar
in Shanghai.

From PPG Industries Inc. 5 Apr 2009

Innovative Frozen Drink Dispenser Created Using Eastman Copolyester Material

Eastman Chemical Company
announced today that Blackwell Plastics, an injection molding company, has utilized
Eastman Tritan copolyester to create an innovative frozen drink dispenser
faceplate.

From Eastman 5 Apr 2009

Wheelabrator Design Custom Shot Peening System for Alstom Power Service in Dubai

The Wheelabrator Group Technology Centre based in Charleville Meziere, France has designed and manufactured a CNC shot peening system for reconditioning and maintenance facility, Alstom Power Service in Dubai. Alstom ...

5 Apr 2009

Tyco Electronics is Pennsylvania's Technology Company of the Year

Tyco Electronics Ltd. has received TECHQuest Pennsylvania's Technology Company of the Year award in recognition of its strategic use of technology for the advancement of the company and the technology industry as a w...

5 Apr 2009

Virus-Built Batteries to Power Cars and other Electronic Devices

For the first time, MIT researchers
have shown they can genetically engineer viruses to build both the positively
and negatively charged ends of a lithium-ion battery.

5 Apr 2009

Hydro to Present Latest Aluminium Materials and Process Developments at TMS 2009

Hydro
will be present at the TMS 2009 exhibition in San Francisco to highlight some
of our most innovative advances in aluminium materials and processes.

From Hydro - Aluminium Alloys and Products 5 Apr 2009

DuPont Provides Update on How Their Technology Saves Lives

More than 200 U.S. Congressional members, firefighters, law enforcement, military
personnel and media recently attended an event in Washington, D.C., to learn
about new DuPont innovations
and technologies that protect lives.

5 Apr 2009

New Technique for Manufacturing Graphene Computer Chips under Development

Engineers at Ohio State University are developing a technique for mass producing computer chips made from the same material found in pencils. Experts believe that graphene -- the sheet-like form of carbon found in gra...

5 Apr 2009