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Carrier Introduces the AquaForce® Vision 30KAVP

Carrier announces the launch of the AquaForce Vision 30KAVP, its premium variable-speed air-cooled screw chiller that reaches a never before seen seasonal energy efficiency ratio rating of 5.6, which is 25% above the Ecodesign 2021 Tier 2 requirements.

From Carrier Marine and Offshore Systems 28 Jun 2019

Repsol’s Plastic Recycling Process to Boost Circular Economy Model

Repsol has devoted many resources to lead the search for new solutions to boost the Circular Economy and promote that a large amount of plastic waste, which currently goes to landfill, be transformed into new raw material for its petrochemical processes.

From Repsol Campus 28 Jun 2019

UPM Develops Large Scale Robot-Based 3D Printing Applications Using PLA Biocomposite

In collaboration with ABB and Prenta, UPM has demonstrated large scale robot-based granulate 3D printing applications with UPM Formi 3D biocomposite opening new possibilities for designers and manufacturers.

From UPM 28 Jun 2019

NatureWorks Introduces Ingeo 3D450, PLA Formulation for Dual Extrusion 3D Printing

NatureWorks has introduced Ingeo 3D450, a new break-away formulation for use in dual extrusion 3D printers.

From NatureWorks LLC 28 Jun 2019

New Recyclable Self-Reinforced PLA Composites for Auto & Medical Applications

Driven by the wish to tackle environmental issues and work towards the EC Plastics Strategy, the composite materials developed in the Bio4self project are fully bio-based, easily recyclable, reshapable and even industrially biodegradable.

From BIO4SELF 28 Jun 2019

Growing Manufacturing Capabilities Drive Global 3D Printing Plastics Market

MarketsandMarkets™ have recently announced it new report "3D Printing Plastics Market by Type (Photopolymer, ABS, Polyamide, PLA), Form (Filament, Liquid/Ink, Powder), End-Use Industry (Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics), Application, and Region - Global Forecast to 2027".

28 Jun 2019

Researchers Create New Polymer Cathode Material for Ultrafast Metal-Ion Batteries

Researchers from Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology, IPCP RAS and D.I. Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology have created a new polymer cathode material for ultrafast metal-ion batteries with superior characteristics.

28 Jun 2019

Eastman Unveils Avra™ Performance Fibers, Made from 100% Recycled PET

Eastman Chemical Company announces Avra™ recycled performance fibers, transforming its existing performance fibers technology by producing with 100 percent post-consumer recycled PET material across the portfolio.

From Eastman 28 Jun 2019

AbrasiMet M Medium Abrasive Cutter Introduced by Buehler Durable and Dynamic for Fast Sectioning of Metals

Buehler is excited to unveil the most efficient and powerful abrasive table top cutter in its class, the AbrasiMet M.

From Buehler 28 Jun 2019

Compact Linear Stage Provides High Speed and 10 nm Resolution

Precision motion specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) adds a new integrated XY stage to its compact high-speed positioning stage roster, all powered by ultrasonic piezo-linear motors.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 27 Jun 2019

New Method to Enhance Water Stability of Metal Organic Frameworks

By incorporating hydroquinone, a skin-bleaching element, to a well-established ‘metal organic framework’, its copper ions are modified such that this porous material becomes extremely stable in water.

27 Jun 2019

Cryo-EM Imaging Reveals Step-Like Features in Metal-Organic Frameworks

A new variation on cryo-EM imaging shows what is happening within MOFs, highly porous nanoparticles with a great capacity for storing fuel, isolating gases, and eliminating carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

27 Jun 2019

Solving the Knotty Question of Soft-Pretzel Aroma

Whether at Oktoberfest, the movie theater or a shopping mall, the enticing aroma of soft pretzels is unmistakable. Now, researchers have identified the key compounds that give these twisted knots their distinctive scent. They report their results in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

27 Jun 2019

Diving into Water Treatment Strategies for Swimming Pools

With summer in full swing, many people are cooling off in swimming pools. However, some of the substances that are made when chlorine in the water reacts with compounds in human sweat, urine or dirt aren’t so refreshing.

27 Jun 2019

Scientists Change Magnetic Properties of a Material Using Femtosecond Light Wave

Physicists used, for the very first time, a light wave within one femtosecond—the fastest magnetic event ever noted, to alter the magnetic moment of a material.

27 Jun 2019