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First Time Measurement of Magnetic Properties in New Materials with an Electron Microscope

Researchers at Uppsala University
have managed for the first time to measure magnetic properties in new materials
quantitatively with the help of electron microscopy – with unparalleled
precision.

3 Mar 2009

New Market Report on Nanotechnology in the Food and Beverage Indisutry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. The nanoscale is not new to the food and beverage sector, with various phenomena already witnessed and exploited in nutraceu...

From Report Linker 3 Mar 2009

New Imaging Technology to Improve Yields for Semiconductor Manufacturers

Just as x-ray technology, MRI and sonography transformed the practice of medicine,
a newly created approach for seeing the invisible promises great potential for
finding new ways to improve the health of human and microelectronic patients
alike.

3 Mar 2009

New Report on Industrial Applications of Nanocoatings

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Global Market and Applications for Nanocoatings report provides the most comprehensive market assessment yet of industrial a...

From Report Linker 3 Mar 2009

125 Page Market Report on Industrial Applications of Carbon Nanotubes

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Global Market and Applications for Carbon Nanotubes and Fullerenes is a 125 page report providing a comprehensive market asse...

From Report Linker 3 Mar 2009

New Energy Efficient MR16 LED Bulb from GlacialLight

LED light manufacturer GlacialLight,
a sub-division of the experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc.,
is launching a brand new LED-MR16 light bulb.

3 Mar 2009

Thermoplastic Elastomer Made from Renewable Sources Gets First Commercial Outing in Ski Boots

DuPont
Engineering Polymers launches one of the first uses worldwide of DuPont
Hytrel RS thermoplastic elastomer in sporting goods applications. Hytrel RS thermoplastic elastomer provides all the performance characteristics
of traditional Hytrel® materials, while offering a more environmentally
friendly solution than products that are entirely petroleum-based.

3 Mar 2009

Sandvik to Close Swedish Plant

Sandvik Mining and Construction intends to immediately initiate negotiations with the personnel organizations regarding closing of the manufacturing of mobile crushers, screens and stationary feeders in Arbrå, Swede...

3 Mar 2009

SMART Papers to Expand Focus in Recycled Printing Papers

In a significant advance for the North American printing papers marketplace, SMART Papers today announced it will expand its focus as specialized global manufacturer of ultra-premium, environmentally responsible cast-coa...

3 Mar 2009

Global Specialty Chemical Supplier Sets Up Office in New Zealand

Global specialty chemicals supplier
Cognis has opened a branch office in Auckland, New Zealand to manage the
marketing and sales of its products in the country.

3 Mar 2009

World Leader in Innovative and Sustainable Flooring Makes South American Acquisition

Tarkett, world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surfacing, has reached an agreement with the Etex Group on the sale of Fademac, an Etex Group affiliate. With a turnover of approximately €28m,...

3 Mar 2009

Titanium Nanostructure Provides Breakthrough for Solar Energy

Overcoming a critical conductivity challenge to clean energy technologies,
Boston College researchers
have developed a titanium nanostructure that provides an expanded surface area
and demonstrates significantly greater efficiency in the transport of electrons.

3 Mar 2009

LCA Indicates Biodegradable Plastic from Plantic Saves Enough Energy to Power 2.5 Aussie Homes

Plantic
Technologies commissioned RMIT University, Melbourne, to undertake
a streamlined update of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Plantic biodegradable
plastic packaging system compared with alternative polymers. The updated LCA
reveals that every tonne of Plantic® sheet purchased in place of petrochemical
polymers will save up to 2.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide (the average annual emissions
of a compact car) and enough energy to power 2.5 average Australian homes.

3 Mar 2009

ThyssenKrupp to Supply 53,000Square Meters of Floor Additive for Parking Garage

ThyssenKrupp Bausysteme
GmbH is currently supplying around 53,000 square meters of Hoesch Additive Floor®
for a six-story parking garage with roughly 2,000 parking spaces in the Bukovel
skiing resort in the west of Ukraine.

2 Mar 2009

Cost-Effective Solution Help Building Owners Avoid Slips and Falls Due to Frozen Surfaces

In cold climates, slips and falls due to frozen surfaces can cause a variety
of injuries. A growing number of building owners are investing in an alternative
approach to sidewalk snow removal - hydronic radiant heat snowmelt systems -
a convenient, cost-effective solution for keeping sidewalks clear and safe.

2 Mar 2009