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BASF Innovations for Radiation Curing at RadTech Europe 2005

From October 18 through 20, BASF is presenting innovative products and technologies for radiation curing at RadTech Europe 2005 in Barcelona, Spain. Laromer® LR 9000 combines the advantages of radiation curing an...

8 Sep 2005

40 Years of DuPont Kevlar

DuPont Kevlar, the high-performance material that has helped save thousands of lives around the world, marks its 40th anniversary this fall with a host of new and emerging innovations – ranging from an in-home stor...

8 Sep 2005

Siemens Unveils New Vacuum Circuit-Breaker

At the Elektrotechnik trade fair in Dortmund Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution (PTD) unveiled a new vacuum circuit-breaker. The circuit-breaker with the designation Sion is designed for use in all common versio...

8 Sep 2005

Low-Density Silicones and Phenolics to Benefit Future NASA Space Explorations

For the last two years, tests have been conducted at Sandia National Laboratories' National Solar Thermal Test Facility to see how materials used for NASA's future planetary exploration missions can withstand sev...

8 Sep 2005

Simple Idea May Revolutionise Safety Devices

A simple but clever idea by a Bath engineer could revolutionise the way that safety devices across the world are constructed. Dr Fayek Osman's new concept could mean that devices such as train buffers, safety bar...

8 Sep 2005

Intelligent Inflatable Space Structure Materials for NASA

TIAX, a leading collaborative product and technology development firm, today announced that it is collaborating with ILC Dover and Johnson Space Center to identify, develop and test new materials for building inflatable ...

8 Sep 2005

Europe Aims to Raise Its Technology Game to Remain Competitive

Key European players from business and Government gathered at the i2010 conference in London this week to help Europe rise to the challenge of the future of EU Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) policy. ...

7 Sep 2005

Rexam Expands in Plastic Packaging with £83m US Acquisition

Rexam has announced that it has agreed to acquire US-based Delta Plastics Inc for a total cash consideration of $154m (£83m), including repayments of borrowings and redemption of preference shares. The majority sha...

7 Sep 2005

Kennametal and Novator to Formalize Joint Development Alliance

On every modern aircraft, up to one million holes must be drilled through advanced materials such as titanium, composites and other high performance alloys. Many of these holes require rework prior to final assembly, cos...

7 Sep 2005

New Class of Switchable Solvents - More Environmentally Friendly

A new class of solvents whose key properties can be rapidly “switched” by the introduction of a common gas could provide a more environmentally-friendly way of producing specialty chemicals for the pharmaceut...

7 Sep 2005

Three Legs Go Faster

Depending on their design, machine tools carry out their movements sequentially or simultaneously. Parallel kinematics are less easy to control, but faster and more precise. Fraunhofer engineers will be presenting their ...

7 Sep 2005

New Plastics Provide Clear Vision After a Cataract

Many elderly people suffer from cataracts. When clouded vision impairs everyday tasks, an operation is the only remedy. Scientists engaged in the EU project MIRO are developing new plastics for thinner intraocular lenses...

7 Sep 2005

Castle Harlan Buys Polypipe Group

Castle Harlan, Inc., a New York- based private equity investment firm, announced today its investment fund, Castle Harlan Partners IV L.P. (CHPIV), has acquired the Polypipe Group, a leading supplier of plastic pipe syst...

7 Sep 2005

Boart Longyear Sonic Drilling - From Madagascar to Australia

For Boart Longyear’s Environmental Drilling Division (EDD), taking its MINISONIC drill rig from the USA to international markets has been an important goal – and a contract on the Indian Ocean island of Madag...

7 Sep 2005

Standards Move Up in Top Ten Issues of Importance for U.S. Companies Doing Business in China

Standards have moved up the ladder of concerns among the members of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), according to the findings of the 2005 USCBC Member Survey. Since 2001, the USCBC has surveyed its members annuall...

7 Sep 2005

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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BASF Innovations for Radiation Curing at RadTech Europe 2005

40 Years of DuPont Kevlar

Siemens Unveils New Vacuum Circuit-Breaker

Low-Density Silicones and Phenolics to Benefit Future NASA Space Explorations

Simple Idea May Revolutionise Safety Devices

Intelligent Inflatable Space Structure Materials for NASA

Europe Aims to Raise Its Technology Game to Remain Competitive

Rexam Expands in Plastic Packaging with £83m US Acquisition

Kennametal and Novator to Formalize Joint Development Alliance

New Class of Switchable Solvents - More Environmentally Friendly

Three Legs Go Faster

New Plastics Provide Clear Vision After a Cataract

Castle Harlan Buys Polypipe Group

Boart Longyear Sonic Drilling - From Madagascar to Australia

Standards Move Up in Top Ten Issues of Importance for U.S. Companies Doing Business in China

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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

msFineAnalysis: Automatic Qualitative Analysis Software

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

2What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

3Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

4Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

5Progress Towards Potassium-Ion Batteries

6Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

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