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Lapolla and HOUZE Enter Strategic Partnership for Spray Foam Insulation

Lapolla Industries, Inc. ("Lapolla"), a Houston based global supplier, and manufacturer of spray foam insulation, and equipment designed to reduce energy consumption in the residential and commercial markets, for both new construction and retrofit applications, announces a strategic partnership with HOUZE® Advanced Building Science Inc. ("HOUZE®").

4 May 2013

ACS Egham International School use 3D Printing Technology by Stratasys

Stratasys Ltd., a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, today announced details of some of the fun-packed 3D printing projects taking place at ACS Egham International School, based in Surrey, UK.

From Stratasys Ltd. 3 May 2013

Fiberglass Building Materials Better than Aluminum, Vinyl and Vinyl-Wood Composites

The United States witnessed 11 billion-dollar extreme weather and climate events in 2012, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center. Seven of those were tornados or other spring/summer severe weather, which brought extreme wind, hail and other hazards to the safety of people and property across the country.

2 May 2013

HOUZE Launches Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation for Zero-Energy Building Systems

HOUZE® Advanced Building Science Inc. is revolutionizing the way homes are built through its standard-setting zero-energy building systems and innovative energy solutions. And now, HOUZE is poised to take their zero-energy products one-step further, with the launch of ZERO Foam™, the most advanced closed-cell spray foam insulation on the market.

2 May 2013

Home-Improvement Retailer, Lowe’s, to Offer Fiberon HomeSelect Composite Railing Products

Beginning this month, Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, railing and fencing products, announces availability of its exclusive Fiberon HomeSelect® railing brand at home-improvement retailer, Lowe’s.

29 Apr 2013

Solar Wind Energy, Commonwealth Dynamics Partner to Improve Hyperbolic Tower Design

Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc., (the "Company") announced their strategic partnership with Commonwealth Dynamics, Inc. Over the last six months, Solar Wind Energy's design and construction management teaming partners have been diligently working on value engineering the core of our Tower structure in order to reduce cost, time of construction and utilize readily available construction materials, some of which that are indigenous to our region of construction.

26 Apr 2013

Worldwide Market for Green Construction Materials Forecast to Exceed $254 Billion in 2020

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Materials in Green Buildings

From Report Linker 26 Apr 2013

Hometalk.com’s Survey Reveals Growth in Use of Recycled Building Materials

Every spring, more and more people start home improvement projects. Good news for the Earth: This spring, many of those people will be building with recycled building materials.

25 Apr 2013

Researcher Recognized for Contributions to Advancements in Asphalt Rubber Technology

Kamil Kaloush recently received the Outstanding Research Award from the Rubber Pavements Association for his contributions to advancements in asphalt rubber technology, particularly in the areas of performance testing of the material and demonstrating its environmental benefits.

25 Apr 2013

Global Market for Seamless Pipes and Tubes Forecast to Reach 114 Million Tonnes in 2018

The global market for seamless pipes and tubes is projected to reach about 114 million tonnes in 2018. The trends in the energy sector, and gains led by increasing rig count and rising crude oil and gas prices play a major part in speeding the pace and extent of demand for steel pipes and tubes throughout the globe.

22 Apr 2013

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.

Building and Construction News

Lapolla and HOUZE Enter Strategic Partnership for Spray Foam Insulation

ACS Egham International School use 3D Printing Technology by Stratasys

Fiberglass Building Materials Better than Aluminum, Vinyl and Vinyl-Wood Composites

HOUZE Launches Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation for Zero-Energy Building Systems

Home-Improvement Retailer, Lowe’s, to Offer Fiberon HomeSelect Composite Railing Products

Solar Wind Energy, Commonwealth Dynamics Partner to Improve Hyperbolic Tower Design

Worldwide Market for Green Construction Materials Forecast to Exceed $254 Billion in 2020

Hometalk.com’s Survey Reveals Growth in Use of Recycled Building Materials

Researcher Recognized for Contributions to Advancements in Asphalt Rubber Technology

Global Market for Seamless Pipes and Tubes Forecast to Reach 114 Million Tonnes in 2018

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

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

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?

Building and Construction News

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

4Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

5Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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Editorial Highlights