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DuPont Introduce Renewable Material for Carpet Cushioning

ctive Layer RS films contain a minimum of 20 percent renewably sourced content by weight, derived from naturally occurring fatty acids, and replaces existing moisture barrier films that are entirely petroleum-based.

3 Dec 2008

New Automated 3-D Laser Scanning System for Soil Quality Management

Soil researchers pay close attention to bulk density, as it is one of the most common soil measurements and it is often used as a measure of soil quality. A soil’s bulk density can be indicative of the ease of root...

3 Dec 2008

Dow Ultrafiltration Membranes Selected to Overcome Water Treatment Challenges

In order to combat high turbidity, elevated iron concentration and a large amount of total suspended solids, the GuanYinShan cogeneration facility has chosen DOW™ Ultrafiltration membranes to pretreat feed water fo...

3 Dec 2008

Linde Cools Down the World's Largest MRI Magnet

Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group today announced it has provided the cool-down service and first customised helium recovery unit for the world’s largest full body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) magnet t...

3 Dec 2008

Chemists Explains Why the Earth's Mantle is Conductive

Researchers from INSU-CNRS, working with chemists at a CNRS research unit, have explained that the high conductivity of the Earth’s upper mantle is due to molten carbonates. They demonstrated the very high conducti...

3 Dec 2008

Malvern Instruments Appoints Leading Researcher as Technical Director

In its special 50th anniversary issue (September 2008), Applied Spectroscopy paid tribute to a groundbreaking paper which heralded the birth of a solid-state approach to chemical imaging.

From Malvern Panalytical 3 Dec 2008

Coherent Extend Spectral Coverage on Latest Model of Laser Beam Profiling Cameras

Coherent Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (Nasdaq: COHR) has extended the spectral coverage of its LaserCam™-HR laser beam profiling cameras into both the ultraviolet and infrared with the addition of two new models. The Las...

3 Dec 2008

SABIC High Performance Resin for Automotive Benders Features in Renaults Latest Models

The weight reduction and design freedom benefits from using high-performance Noryl GTX* resin in automotive fenders and other body panels have been proven in more than 12 million vehicles worldwide. Building on its many ...

3 Dec 2008

PANalytical Launch New Wafer Analyzer Delivering Enhance Capabilities

PANalytical will launch its new 2830 ZT Wafer Analyzer at SEMICON Japan 2008, 3-5 December. The 2830 ZT offers the ultimate capability for simultaneous non-contact determination of layer thickness and composition.

3 Dec 2008

New Method Allows Development of Micromachines Equip with Tiny Parts

The University of Stuttgart and the Colorado School of Mines have constructed micromachines using the same trick that model makers use to get ships into a bottle where the masts and rigging of the sailing ship are not erected until it is in the bottle. In the same way, the scientists link the valves, pumps and stirrers of a microlaboratory to create a micro device on a chip.

2 Dec 2008

Plant Virus Nanoparticle Delivery System Licensed to Kill Tumors

This is breakaway technology that will finally provide the highly sought after selective targeting of tumors and intracellular delivery of anti-cancer agents for improved efficacy and fewer unpleasant side effects

2 Dec 2008

New Findings Show Laser Printers Emitting Pathogenic Particles

Do laser printers emit pathogenic toner particles into the air? Some people are convinced that they do. As a result, this topic is the subject of public controversy. Researchers have now investigated what particles the p...

2 Dec 2008

Nanomaterials Revolutionise Surgical Implants Providing Superior Properties

A brand new process that could revolutionise the reliability and durability of surgical implants, such as hip and knee replacements, has today, 2 December 08, received recognition for its medical and commercial potential...

2 Dec 2008

Carl Zeiss Receives 2008 Thuringian Innovation Award for Development in Fluorescent Imaging

With its unsurpassed sensitivity, precise optics and a host of other technological innovations focused on live cell imaging, the LSM 710 is a worthy recipient. It is also testament to the success of our multidisciplinary approach to innovative product design and development.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 2 Dec 2008

New Market Forecast Shows Russia Roofing Materials Market to Continue Growth

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Building materials industry is available in its catalogue. Roofing materials market in Russia 2008 contains an overview of the Russian roofing m...

From Report Linker 2 Dec 2008