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Researchers Demonstrate for First Time Plants Ability to Absorb Nanoparticle and Accumulate them in Tissues

Researchers at the University of Delaware have provided what is believed to be the first experimental evidence that plants can take up nanoparticles and accumulate them in their tissues.

13 Nov 2008

Bruker Introduce New Ultra-High Resolution Time-of-Flight (UHR-TOF) Mass Spectrometer

The revolutionary maXis high-performance system was introduced at this year's American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference in Denver, and has now been successfully installed in a number of top tier pharmaceutical research laboratories

13 Nov 2008

New Market Research Offers Insight into Nanoparticle Drug Delivery System

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nanoparticle Drug Delivery" report to their offering. Advances in nanotechnology that enable drugs to be delivered in ways that preserve their efficac...

13 Nov 2008

Strong-Flexible Biomaterial to Help Close Wounds with Minimal Scarring and Body Rejection

Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a strong, flexible, bio-material that may be used someday to close wounds with minimal scarring and rejection by the immune system. Spun from a co...

13 Nov 2008

New Development focused on Manufacturing Next Generation Advanced Biomaterials

The TECNALIA Technological Corporation is taking part in the Cénit Intelimplant project, the goal of which is to develop advanced biomaterials based on innovative technologies (microtechnologies, nanotechnologies, t...

13 Nov 2008

Automotive Glazing Benefits from Nanotechnology

Exatec has recently introduced new testing methods that can help to optimize
the application of poly-siloxane nano-composite coatings which are used in combination
with Lexan* polycarbonate to enhance its ability to withstand long-term weathering
in automotive environments. The correct application of these wet-coat systems
is important to ensure the lightweight glazing components retain their clarity
for the life of the vehicle.

13 Nov 2008

SABIC Innovative Plastics Sponsor Plastics in Automotive Glazing Conference

Today's economic situation has placed unprecedented pressures on automotive
OEMs to create fuel-efficient and stylish vehicles to attract savvy consumers.
In order to provide both weight savings and achieve unique designs, OEMs are
focusing on new technologies, such as polycarbonate (PC) glazing. To acquaint
designers and engineers with the latest in glazing trends and successes in key
global auto markets, SABIC
Innovative Plastics is sponsoring “Plastics in Automotive Glazing conference.

13 Nov 2008

New Possibilities for Decorating Automotive Windows and Creating Unique Effects

The graphical potential of automotive windows has always tempted designers
– who have seen glazing as a blank canvas – to let their creativity
flow. Now, SABIC
Innovative Plastics offers a completely new approach to decorating windows
that opens up fresh, new colorful designs with brand styling differentiation
possibilities.

13 Nov 2008

Scientists Uncover New "Nano Alloys" Created by Steel Mill in the Nanoworld

In the neverland between molecule and metal they discovered a new family of compounds. The prototype of these new “nano alloys” is a compound containing one central molybdenum atom binding twelve zinc atoms.

From Arburg GmbH 13 Nov 2008

Songwon Industrial Receives Award from Frost & Sullivan for Excellence in Growth Strategy

The 2008 Frost & Sullivan Global Plastic Packaging Additives Market Growth Strategy Leadership Award is presented to Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. for its excellence in growth strategy and subsequent market penetratio...

From Songwon 12 Nov 2008

IBM Offerinng Industry’s First 45-Nanometer Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Foundry

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced immediate availability of the semiconductor industry’s first 45-nanometer (nm) Silicon on Insulator (SOI) foundry offering. The new offering adds industry-standard design tools and l...

12 Nov 2008

Researchers Developing Characterization Tools to Study Effect Of Defects In Structural Composites

European project DEFCOM, the objective of which is to develop non-destructive simulation and characterisation tools that enable manufacturers of structural composites to distinguish between different types of defects and thus increase the reliability of these materials.

12 Nov 2008

Siemens Industry to Present Customized Process Control Solution for Breweries

The Siemens Industry Automation Division will be presenting its customized process control packages for small and large breweries at the Brau Beviale in Nuremberg from November 12 to 14, 2008. Braumat Compact has been de...

12 Nov 2008

Corus to Supply Steel Panels for the New Volvo XC60

Corus has employed its unique expertise in the use of strain measurement systems by using its new analysis tool ‘Argus’ to help Volvo Car Corporation optimise its press shop tooling at the company’s Torslanda manufacturing plant in Sweden, in support of the new XC60 crossover vehicle launch.

12 Nov 2008

New Generation of LED Flash Products Shine Twice As Bright as their Predecessors

The new generation of Ceramos and Oslux LED flash products from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors are twice as bright as their predecessors. They now meet even the high brightness requirements imposed by the higher resolutions t...

12 Nov 2008