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BASF to Expand Global Production Network of Amines with New Plant in Ludwigshafen

BASF is building a new world-scale plant for the production of specialty amines in Ludwigshafen. Start-up of the facility with a total annual capacity of about 12,000 metric tons is scheduled for 2015. The product range of this flexible multi-product plant comprises 15 amines for different applications.

From BASF Corporation 17 Apr 2014

Twenty-Ninth Annual International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly to be Held June 4-5, 2014

Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc. will host the twenty-ninth annual International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA®) on June 4-5, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Providence-Warwick, R.I., USA. Presenters at this year’s forum will discuss how DFMA promotes Lean and Value Engineering through simplification, leading to improvements in design, manufacturing and business profits.

17 Apr 2014

Georgia Profile Extrusion Company’s Aluminum Extrusion Assets Acquired by Highlander

Highlander Partners, L.P., today announced it has acquired the aluminum extrusion assets of Profile Extrusion Company located in Rome, Georgia. The operations will continue to operate from the Georgia location under the name of Profile Custom Extrusions, LLC ("PCE") with the current management team continuing to lead the business.

17 Apr 2014

New Report on Global and Chinese Mould and Die Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Mould and Die Industry Report" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 17 Apr 2014

Malvern Instruments Experts to Present New Ways of Accelerating Development of DPI Formulations

At the Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD) 2014, specialists from Malvern Panalytical will present a new approach to help accelerate the development of dry powder inhalation (DPI) formulations.

From Malvern Panalytical 16 Apr 2014

WIRE-AOI Optical Inspection System Detects Micro-Defects in Strip Products in Real Time

The wire blank shoots from the drawing die which molds it into the desired shape. Up to ten meters per second, the workpiece is fast – and thus can keep pace with world-class runners like Usain Bolt. At these speeds, an in-line inspection – inspecting the workpiece during the production process – would have been inconceivable, until now.

16 Apr 2014

The SPECORD PLUS Offers Limitless Possibilities for UV/Vis Research

Thanks to an extensive range of accessories the SPECORD® PLUS UV/Vis spectrophotometers from Analytik Jena AG provide individuality and flexible operation in routine and special analysis.

From Analytik Jena US 15 Apr 2014

JMC Steel Group to Revitalize and Modernize Wheatland Tube Facility

Wheatland Tube, a JMC Steel Group operating company, has launched a revitalization program for its Council Avenue location in Wheatland, Pennsylvania. The company is adding new equipment, realigning the manufacturing footprint and automating many processes in the facility.

15 Apr 2014

Increasing Demand for Smartphones and Tablets Contributes to Growth of Global Semiconductor Wafer Cleaning Systems Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Semiconductor Wafer Cleaning Systems Market Report" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 15 Apr 2014

Porvair Delivers Char Filter Equipment to Gwangyang Steel Plant

Porvair Filtration Group has successfully completed delivery of the Posco Energy char filter contract to the customer’s schedule at the Gwangyang Steel Plant in South Korea.

From Porvair Filtration Group 15 Apr 2014

Editorial Highlights

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.

Materials Processing News

BASF to Expand Global Production Network of Amines with New Plant in Ludwigshafen

Twenty-Ninth Annual International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly to be Held June 4-5, 2014

Georgia Profile Extrusion Company’s Aluminum Extrusion Assets Acquired by Highlander

New Report on Global and Chinese Mould and Die Industry

Malvern Instruments Experts to Present New Ways of Accelerating Development of DPI Formulations

WIRE-AOI Optical Inspection System Detects Micro-Defects in Strip Products in Real Time

The SPECORD PLUS Offers Limitless Possibilities for UV/Vis Research

JMC Steel Group to Revitalize and Modernize Wheatland Tube Facility

Increasing Demand for Smartphones and Tablets Contributes to Growth of Global Semiconductor Wafer Cleaning Systems Market

Porvair Delivers Char Filter Equipment to Gwangyang Steel Plant

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

How the Technician Shortage is Slowing Industry Expansion

Leveraging Coriolis Flow Meters for Accurate Mass Flow and Density

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Materials Processing News

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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