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The Use of Composites in Construction Estimated to be Worth $3.1 Billion in 2013 in Europe Alone

According to Lucintel, the European construction market for composite applications such as FRP doors, FRP windows, fiberglass bath tubs, rebar, grating, and others, is estimated to reach $3.1 billion in 2013. Lucinte...

21 Jan 2009

High Resolution Chemical Mapping of Inorganic and Organic Materials Offered by CERAM

Thanks to new powerful imaging techniques, chemical
mapping of complex inorganic and organic species with feature sizes as small
as 200 nm is now possible.

21 Jan 2009

The Smallest Possible Mechanical Switch Plus Electrical Switch

The smallest mechanical switch plus an electronic switch of a type never seen before. That’s how physicist Marius Trouwborst from the University of Groningen sums up the results of his PhD research on electric curr...

21 Jan 2009

Medieval Muslim Monument Shown to Contain Bone Powder

Excavations carried out at the 14th Century city wall of Granada have unearthed a brick kiln located next to stratified layers of bones and ashes. According to researchers from the University of Granada (UGR), this in si...

21 Jan 2009

Moser Baer Ready to start Producing Thin Film Photovoltaic Modules

Moser Baer, today announced that its photovoltaic subsidiary is ready
for production of thin film photovoltaic modules at its manufacturing plant
in Greater Noida. This follows final acceptance test (FAT) certification of
Moser Baer Photovoltaic's SunFab Thin Film Line supplied by Applied
Materials.

21 Jan 2009

BHP Billiton to Ramp Down Operations at Nickel Plant

BHP Billiton today announced that it will immediately commence the safe ramp down and indefinite suspension of the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation (Australia). As a consequence, Yabulu (Australia) will cease processing ...

From BHP 20 Jan 2009

New Silicone Sealant Aimed Squarely at Indian Two Wheeler Market

Dow Corning,
has introduced a silicone sealant that will help make the future brighter and
safer for the 8 million riders of two wheelers in India. The new two-component
sealant is used in headlight and taillight assembly, enabling Indian automotive
manufacturers to greatly enhance the stability, safety and design aspects of
these vehicles.

From Dow Corning 20 Jan 2009

Silicone Sealant Combines Immediate Strength of a Hot Melt with Long Term Performance of a Reactive Silicone

Specially formulated for automated assembly, new Dow Corning® HM-2520 Assembly Sealant combines the immediate green strength of a hot melt adhesive with the long term performance of a reactive silicone sealant and im...

20 Jan 2009

Simulation Software Improves Accuracy of Auto Body Pressings

Corus has announced ‘Vegter Lite’, an enhanced version of its original Vegter material model released in 2006. The new version is based on a reduced set of test data requirements but with the same levels of s...

20 Jan 2009

Olin Chlor Alkali Plant to Remain Closed

Responding to current economic conditions, Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that it will not reopen its chlor alkali plant in St. Gabriel, LA, that has been shut down since early December 2008 for scheduled m...

20 Jan 2009

Jewelry Manufacturer Launches Product Line Made Exclusively with Recycled Precious Metals

Precious Earth, a sustainable jewelry line, takes a step forward from the cadre of ethical jewelers with the launch of a line dedicated to transparency and consciousness in the jewelry trade by raising awareness for bene...

20 Jan 2009

Electron Beam Lithography System Manufacturer to Double Manufacturing Capacity

Elionix, a world
leading supplier of electron beam lithography systems for over 30 years, has
begun construction to double its manufacturing output. Following several years
of higher-than-anticipated growth, with expansions into North America and the
Pacific Rim countries, Elionix needed more manufacturing space than their existing
facility provided.

20 Jan 2009

Monel Marine Alloy Used to Deter Pidgeons

Bird-B-Gone, Inc. has
made new improvements to their Bird Jolt Flat Track System. The new, patent
pending Bird Jolt Flat Track uses Monel marine grade knitted wire.

20 Jan 2009

Custom Mag Wheels for Commercial Trucks

Custom Mag wheels on a commercial truck? This idea would normally be too outrageously
cost-prohibitive to even consider, but the design team at RealWheels has made
it possible with their new patented RealMag Hub Cover.

20 Jan 2009

Flexible Funnel Design Suits Any Liquid Application

New Pig Corporation has introduced the Form-A-Funnel™ -- a flexible
tool that bends, molds, and holds its shape to fit virtually any application
where liquids, leaks or drips need to be drained, diverted or transferred.

20 Jan 2009