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Catalytic Transformation of Ethylene

NUS chemists have developed a catalytic method using visible light for the difunctionalisation of ethylene for potential use in the production of fine chemicals.

20 Aug 2019

Amada Miyachi America Announces DC1013-T and DC613-T Series of Linear DC Resistance Spot Welding Power Supplies

Amada Miyachi America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces it offers complete local product and sales support for the DC1013-T and DC613-T Series of linear DC resistance spot welding power supplies, manufactured by our sister company MacGregor™.

From AMADA WELD TECH 20 Aug 2019

The Use of 3D Printing for a Child's Prosthetic Hand

Lily Larrimer with medical students Dan Strat, Rikki Williams and Tanner Karp

By David J. Cross 19 Aug 2019

Zeus Expands Portfolio with New Polyimide Family of Products

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer solutions provider and material science innovator, has announced the introduction of a new polyimide (PI) family of products.

From Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. 19 Aug 2019

New Way to Pattern Metals Could Make Solar Panels More Sustainable and Cheaper

Researchers in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Warwick have found out a new method to pattern metals, which could render the next generation of solar panels cheaper and more sustainable.

19 Aug 2019

Coordination Polymers Show Great Promise for Use in Energy Storage Systems

A research team under the guidance of Professor Pavel Troshin from Skoltech analyzed coordination polymers, a family of compounds with hardly found applications in metal-ion batteries, and indicated their possible future applications in energy storage devices with a high charging and discharging rate and stability.

19 Aug 2019

Revising the Periodic Table Based on Different Pressures

The periodic table has been an important foundational tool for material research since it was first put together 150 years ago.

19 Aug 2019

Sumitomo Chemical Introduces New LCP Polymers for High-Speed Connectors

Sumitomo Chemical has recently developed three new grades of high-performance liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) to address concerns for higher speed data transfer without signal loss, distortion, or interference and upgrade performance of high-speed connectors.

From Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. 16 Aug 2019

K 2019: Kautex Maschinenbau to Exhibit New Generation of Extrusion Heads

Kautex Maschinenbau, a Bonn-based extrusion blow molding machines producer is going to present a newly developed extrusion head at K 2019 as a solution to laborious purging or cleaning that takes time and consumes material.

From Kautex Maschinenbau GmbH 16 Aug 2019

Polymers for 3D Printing 2019 – AMI Conference

AMI’s Polymers for 3D Printing - a two-day conference is going to take place on 11-12 December 2019 at the Meliá Düsseldorf hotel focusing the development, production and application of innovative polymers and compounds for 3D printing and other rapid manufacturing technologies.

16 Aug 2019

RIKUTEC Group’s Advancements in Technical Blow Molding at Display in K 2019

RIKUTEC Group will showcase its multilayer blow molding machines and a range of technical blow molded products at the K 2019. Amongst the key highlights is its all-plastic Twin Drum for storage and transport of highly aggressive chemicals.

From Rikutec America, Inc. 16 Aug 2019

‘Catcher of the rye’ Method Detects Rye Gluten Proteins in Foods

Gluten-free diets have been trendy for several years now, with adherents claiming that avoiding grains that contain the substance helps with weight loss or improves general health.

16 Aug 2019

Sunscreens Release Metals and Nutrients into Seawater

Beachgoers are becoming increasingly aware of the potentially harmful effects UV filters from sunscreens can have on coral and other marine organisms when the protective lotions wash off their bodies into the ocean.

16 Aug 2019

Save Carbon Dioxide and Keep to the Rules with Rittal

Starting on 01 January 2020, there will be bans on the use of certain refrigerants as well as new regulations and rules on the operation, servicing and labelling of cooling and air-conditioning plants.

From Rittal Limited 16 Aug 2019

Mildew Resistant Coating Keeps Storage Tanks Looking Better Longer

To enhance efficiencies for asset owners in the oil & gas storage tank segment in the EMEAI region, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings has launched its new epoxy coating offering mildew resistant corrosion protection with a long-lasting, more aesthetic finish.

From The Sherwin-Williams Company 16 Aug 2019