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Alcoa Donates Dura-Bright Aluminum Wheels to Yale University

In support of Yale University’s campus-wide sustainability initiative, Alcoa has donated 130 of its lightweight, environmentally-friendly Dura-Bright® aluminum wheels for use on campus transit vehicles.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 7 Oct 2010

Vytex Natural Rubber Latex Finds Significant Global Market Opportunity

With approximately 40,000 products on the market containing natural rubber latex (NRL), the chances of coming into contact with a latex item, such as latex gloves, are very high.

7 Oct 2010

Overview of Floor Coverings Sector in the U.S

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Floor Coverings" report to their offering. First Research is the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smart...

7 Oct 2010

Tokuyama Awards Polycrystalline Silicon Plant Construction Project to Chiyoda

Chiyoda Corporation, Japan's leading engineering and construction firm, today announces that Tokuyama Corporation group has awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a polycrystalline silicon plant in Malaysia to Chiyoda in collaboration with Chiyoda Sarawak Sdn. Bhd.

7 Oct 2010

Champion Minerals Announces $3 Million Investment

Champion Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce that two companies, one Swiss and one from China, will invest a total of $3.0 million in the Company in a private placement financing (the "Offering").

7 Oct 2010

Praxair Mexico Opens New Gases Production Facility in Altamira Complex

Praxair México, a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. has started up a new packaged gases facility in the Altamira industrial corridor on the northeast coast of México.

7 Oct 2010

Nordson to Acquire Minnesota-Based Biomaterial Applicator Supplier

Nordson Corporation today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire St. Paul, Minnesota-based Micromedics Inc., a leader in applying and dispensing biomaterials for controlling bleeding, healing wounds and other related medical procedures.

7 Oct 2010

Development of Eco Bottle Using Ingeo Bioplastic

Using a new Ingeo™ blend formulation, Polenghi LAS has developed Europe’s first extrusion-blow-molded biobased bottle, Polenghi LAS and NatureWorks LLC, manufacturer of Ingeo™ bioplastic, reported today...

7 Oct 2010

Wilsonart is First to Earn Full FSC-Certification for High Pressure Laminates

Wilsonart International announces that all of its Wilsonart® Premium High Pressure Laminate (HPL) products will be sold with full FSC-certification beginning October 1 at no additional charge.

7 Oct 2010

Comprehensive Review of Collagen-Based Biomaterials Market

Biomaterials are of vital importance in the medical device industry, both for the discovery and development of synthetic organs, aesthetic procedures, and personal healthcare products. Overall, the biomaterials market...

7 Oct 2010

Precast Concrete Product Manufacturer Launches New Division

Jensen Precast, one of the largest U.S. owned and operated manufacturers of precast concrete products, including utility vaults for electric, fiber optic, gas, telecommunications, and water infrastructure, announced yesterday it has launched Jensen MetalTech, a division of the company that engineers and manufactures steel and aluminum access hatches, doors, covers, and grates for subsurface utility enclosures.

7 Oct 2010

Rockwood Expands Lithium Production Operation in North Carolina

Rockwood Holdings, Inc. today announced that the expansion of its lithium production operation in Kings Mountain, NC, is proceeding from preparation to construction.

7 Oct 2010

Dow Corning to Present Silicone Sealants for Structural Applications at 2010 Fesqua

In today’s building market there is a growing demand to meet the principles of energy efficiency and sustainability. Dow Corning focuses on meeting this demand and will be at the 2010 Fesqua to present products that help obtain LEED Building certification and provide feasible solutions for long term sustainable constructions.

7 Oct 2010

First Spectacles to be Made from Heat Resistant Bioplastic to be Launched in Japan

Teijin Limited announced today that eyeglass frames made of BIOFRONTTM heat-resistant bioplastic will be launched in Japan by the Katherine E Hamnett lineup of ethically and environmentally sound fashion.

From Teijin Limited 6 Oct 2010

New PESU Polymer Offers a Distortion Free Alternative to PEEk and Aluminum

With its new Ultrason® E Dimension, BASF has succeeded in combining high dimensional stability and ease of processing where previously this was not possible: in the market for high-temperature resistant thermoplastics.

From BASF Corporation 6 Oct 2010

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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.

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Alcoa Donates Dura-Bright Aluminum Wheels to Yale University

Vytex Natural Rubber Latex Finds Significant Global Market Opportunity

Overview of Floor Coverings Sector in the U.S

Tokuyama Awards Polycrystalline Silicon Plant Construction Project to Chiyoda

Champion Minerals Announces $3 Million Investment

Praxair Mexico Opens New Gases Production Facility in Altamira Complex

Nordson to Acquire Minnesota-Based Biomaterial Applicator Supplier

Development of Eco Bottle Using Ingeo Bioplastic

Wilsonart is First to Earn Full FSC-Certification for High Pressure Laminates

Comprehensive Review of Collagen-Based Biomaterials Market

Precast Concrete Product Manufacturer Launches New Division

Rockwood Expands Lithium Production Operation in North Carolina

Dow Corning to Present Silicone Sealants for Structural Applications at 2010 Fesqua

First Spectacles to be Made from Heat Resistant Bioplastic to be Launched in Japan

New PESU Polymer Offers a Distortion Free Alternative to PEEk and Aluminum

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How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

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How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

4Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

5Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

6Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

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