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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 5 Apr 2019

Award Success Follows Record Number of Visitors at European Coatings Show 2019

Bitrez Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of specialist polymers and chemicals, has hailed this year’s European Coatings Show as its best yet with a 23% increase in visitors to its stand. Success at the show was quickly followed by Bitrez been crowned Manufacturing Company of the Year 2019 at the Chemicals Northwest awards on 28th March - a glittering black tie event attended by more than 200 professionals from the North West of England’s chemical industry.

From Bitrez Ltd 5 Apr 2019

Unique Cablecraft Engineering Solution

Cablecraft Motion Controls was contacted by a large exhaust gas management system supplier to develop a special actuator linkage to control a diverter valve in the exhaust gas stream of hybrid vehicles. The application presented quite a number of challenges.

From Cablecraft Motion Controls 5 Apr 2019

Direct Synthesis of Ketone from Aldehyde Using Metal-Free Catalyst

Ketones are vital organic compounds found in a range of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and natural products. The direct synthesis of a ketone from an equally readily-available aldehyde would be suitable and has been effectively carried out using a metal catalyst.

4 Apr 2019

Jülich Researchers Create High-Tech Material Encapsulated in a Salt Crust

MAX phases are seen as favorable materials for the future, for instance, for turbines in power plants and aircraft, medical implants or space applications.

4 Apr 2019

New Method Could Make Lead Pipes Safe for Carrying Drinking Water

Discharge of lead from pipes into the water supply is a major public health issue. Moreover, if water sources or treatment routines are changed, the new chemistry can result in water distribution systems that were earlier safe to start discharging toxic lead, as the crisis in Flint, Michigan, showed a few years back.

4 Apr 2019

Scientists Create New Group of Glass Ideal for Lens Applications

According to Penn State scientists, a new composition of germanosilicate glass formed by incorporating zinc oxide possesses properties good for lens applications. This marks the discovery of a novel glass group.

4 Apr 2019

New Conversion Process Helps Improve Key Chemicals Used in Various Industrial Processes

It is a fact that chemists devote a considerable amount of their energy and time in an effort to initiate or accelerate chemical reactions—but at times it would be better to halt these reactions before they go extremely far.

4 Apr 2019

Yale Researchers Discover a New Technique to Control the Flow of Sound and Heat in One Direction

Imagine a situation where one hears the whisperings of people in the adjacent room, yet the very same people cannot hear the wild party taking place in that individual’s room.

4 Apr 2019

Researchers Create Light-Transmitting Wood that Could Save Energy Costs

It is generally believed that wood is more suitable for log cabins than for contemporary buildings; however, an exceptionally treated type of timber could well become the trendy building material of the future.

4 Apr 2019

LoRa Alliance and DLMS Partner on Smart Meter Wireless Standard

The LoRa Alliance™, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN™ protocol for the Internet of Things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), and the DLMS User Association (DLMS UA), a non-profit org...

4 Apr 2019

New 3000 N Mechanical Test Solution from TA Instruments

TA Instruments is pleased to introduce the new ElectroForce® 3300 Series III. The 3300 is a powerful, flexible instrument that delivers excellence in dynamic testing of materials including fatigue, strength, and dura...

From TA Instruments 4 Apr 2019

Fluorofest Presentation Titles Announced

HORIBA Scientific, global leader in fluorescence instrumentation and other spectroscopy solutions just posted the latest presentation titles for the upcoming FluoroFest symposium to be held at Texas Christian University ...

From HORIBA 4 Apr 2019

Rockwood Composites and HAECO Cabin Solutions Revolutionise Aircraft Seating

Rockwood Composites and HAECO Cabin Solutions have today (3 April 2019) announced a partnership that will revolutionise aircraft seating for the business market.

From Rockwood Composites 4 Apr 2019

Printed Electronics Europe 2019: Where Suppliers Meet End Users

Over 2,500 people will attend Printed Electronics Europe, part of the world's largest series of events on printed, flexible and hybrid electronics, which will be held on 10 & 11 April at the Estrel Convention Center in Berlin.

4 Apr 2019