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New Scientific Journal to Publish Energy-Related Materials Research

Wiley-VCH today announced the launch of the journal Advanced Energy Materials, a new international scientific journal dedicated to publishing high impact research in energy-related materials. "Our mission is to s...

19 Nov 2010

Global Market Report on Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Adhesives & Sealants in Millions o...

From Report Linker 19 Nov 2010

GSME Acquisition Partners Says Shareholders Approve Plastec International Merger

GSME Acquisition Partners I (OTCBB: GSMXF, GSMEF, GSMWF) (“GSME”), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of acquiring an operating business having its primary business operations in the People’s Re...

19 Nov 2010

HELIOS Project to Accelerate Commercialization of Silicon Photonics in Europe

CEA-Leti, coordinator of the European HELIOS project to accelerate commercialization of silicon photonics, said today project partners demonstrated a laser and a 10Gb/s silicon modulator using a process that is compatible with complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) processing.

19 Nov 2010

White Papers Describe How Handheld XRF Can be Used for RoHS and REACH Screening

Before being able to sell consumer goods in Europe, it must be proven indisputably that the goods do not exceed harmful substance limiting values defined in the RoHS and REACH directives. High fines can be expected if th...

18 Nov 2010

Lead-Free Materials Designed by Computer Simulation

The change-over to lead-free products is in full progress. The problem is however that the environmentally friendly alternatives have to be as efficient as the lead-containing variants. One example is the injection system of diesel engines.

18 Nov 2010

Recticel to Build Thermal Insulation Production Facility in France

Recticel announces today that it has taken the decision to build a new factory for the production of thermal insulation panels for the building industry. With this new plant, which will be located in the centre of France...

18 Nov 2010

Chrysler Approves PPG Low VOC Automotive Products for Use on North American Vehicles

For use on its vehicles in North America, Chrysler has approved a new line of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) and NEXA AUTOCOLOR(R) brand low-volatile organic compound (VOC) automotive refinish clears, primers and sealers. Eac...

From PPG Industries Inc. 18 Nov 2010

Hydro to Step Up Aluminium Recycling Capabilities

Hydro announced in September that it will step up its activities in aluminium recycling. The company aims to be the European leader in recycling, in line with its position as the leading supplier of casthouse and semi-fabricated aluminium products.

From Hydro - Aluminium Alloys and Products 18 Nov 2010

Sabic's Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheeting Used in UEFA Euro 2012 Football Championship Stadium

SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its Lexan* Thermoclear* polycarbonate (PC) multiwall sheet portfolio has scored another winning goal, adding a major showpiece to its already impressive list of over 50 stadium applications worldwide.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 18 Nov 2010

QuesTek Win Grant from US Army to Demonstrate Ferrium C61 in Chinook Helicopters

QuesTek Innovations LLC has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project from the U.S. Army to demonstrate the application of QuesTek-designed Ferrium C61 steel to the forward rotor shaft of ...

From QuesTek Innovations LLC 18 Nov 2010

Improving Plant Based Polymers to Broaden Their Commercial Appeal

Scientists at the University of Bath and Tel Aviv University are working on a new project to improve the properties of plastics made from plants so that they can be used in a wider variety of products, from bottles to clothes.

18 Nov 2010

Compact Robotic Tensile Testing System for Dimensionally Unstable Specimens

Efficient, cost-effective materials testing is essential for today’s plastics and textile industries. Zwick’s ‘roboTest F’ robotic testing system offers a compact solution for automated tensile tests on dimensionally unstable specimens.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 18 Nov 2010

Momentive Chemicals Oilfield Technology Group Starts New Production Line

The Oilfield Technology Group (OTG) of Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (formerly Hexion), today announced the startup of a new manufacturing production line at its Cleburne, Texas facility and plans to build an additi...

18 Nov 2010

Dow Corning and Wacker Inaugurate Chinese Silicone Manufacturing Site

After four years of construction, Dow Corning Corporation and Wacker Chemie AG today officially inaugurated their joint integrated silicone manufacturing site in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China. The facility will s...

From Dow Corning 18 Nov 2010