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Unilever Use Malvern Particle Sizer to Measure Waxy Semisolids

Waxy semisolids, today the formulation vehicle for many pharmaceutical and personal care products, present a considerable challenge when it comes to particle size analysis, primarily because they are not liquid at ambient temperature. By taking a new approach to particle sizing for these materials using the Mastersizer 2000 system from Malvern Panalytical, researchers at Unilever are now confident in their ability to make reliable measurements that are feeding back into improved product development.

From Malvern Panalytical 13 Apr 2010

Another Player Enters World Aluminium Market Place

The official opening ceremony of Qatalum not only represents a monumental milestone for Hydro, but also the arrival of a top contender in the world of aluminium, President and CEO Svein Richard Brandtzæg said during the hectic program of festivities, seminars, site visits and business meetings to mark the start of one of the biggest and most efficient smelters in the industry.

From Hydro Aluminium Extrusion 13 Apr 2010

Electrons in Semiconductor Crystals Have a Negative Inertial Mass When Strongly Accelerated

Physicists of the Max Born Institute in Berlin report in the latest issue of Physical Review Letters that electrons in semiconductor crystals have a negative inertial mass when strongly accelerated in an electric field.

13 Apr 2010

Whitehouse Scientific Co-Sponsors Philippines National Team in Deloitte Street Child World Cup

In March 2010, Whitehouse Scientific co-sponsored the Philippines national team in the inaugural Deloitte Street Child World Cup held in Durban, South Africa.

From Whitehouse Scientific 13 Apr 2010

Noliac Opens Renowned Piezo Technology Courses for Enrolment

Noliac's renowned piezo technology course is now open for enrolment in 2010. Two-day courses are offered in Denmark in April and September, and a one-day course is offered in the Atlanta, US, in April. Comprehens...

13 Apr 2010

Unidym Transparent Conductive Films Displayed at 75th China Electronics Fair

Unidym, a majority owned subsidiary of Arrowhead Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ARWR), announced today that touch sensitive MP-4 players enabled by Unidym's transparent conductive films were displayed at the 75th Chin...

13 Apr 2010

Renishaw Opens Manufacturing Facility for Laser Sintered Cobalt-Chrome Detal Frameworks

Renishaw, the world’s largest supplier of in-lab CAD/CAM scanning machines, has opened a new facility that will allow the manufacture of low cost CAD/CAM frameworks using pure, certified medical-grade Cobalt Chrome metal.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 13 Apr 2010

Brazillian Pavillion at World Expo 2010 to be Powered by China Ritar Power

China Ritar Power Corp. (NASDAQ:CRTP) ("China Ritar" or the "Company"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of innovative nano gel and environmentally friendly batteries, today announced that it has been s...

13 Apr 2010

Size is Important in Determining Structure of Hollow Nanoparticles

A new study from North Carolina State University shows that size plays a key role in determining the structure of certain hollow nanoparticles.

13 Apr 2010

Ultrasensitive Medical Imaging Technique Uses Metallic Nanocages

New research findings suggest that an experimental ultrasensitive medical imaging technique that uses a pulsed laser and tiny metallic "nanocages" might enable both the early detection and treatment of disease.

13 Apr 2010

Roller Ball Run Made from BASF's Expanded Polypropylene

viavario® is the name of the patented roller ball run made from BASF's Neopolen® P (EPP: expanded polypropylene). Produced by the construction system manufacturer isorast®, Germany the ball run consists of modules which can be joined together to create new tracks. It benefits from the expanded polypropylene's features such as low weight, impact strength, durability and a wide range of colors.

From BASF Corporation 13 Apr 2010

Hydro Sets Up to Market Aluminium Products in the Middle East, Gulf States and Southern Africa

Hydro is setting up a regional office in Doha, Qatar, for marketing Hydro's metal products in the Middle East, the Gulf states and Southern Africa. The office will be a part of Hydro's business area Metal Markets and its Asian Regional Organization, based in Singapore.

From Hydro Aluminium Extrusion 13 Apr 2010

SKF Inaugurate Two New Factories in India

SKF inaugurates two new factories in India. The opening of these facilities supports the growing demand in India and strengthens SKF's manufacturing presence in the fast developing markets in Asia. At the end of last...

13 Apr 2010

BASF to Reposition Global Pigments Business

BASF is repositioning its global pigments business. Following the Ciba acquisition, the chemical company now has the broadest product portfolio worldwide as well as a unique range of technologies and production know-how ...

From BASF Corporation 13 Apr 2010

Teknor Apex Medical Polymers Provide Advantages for Speech Therapy Aid Supplier

A supplier of tools to aid in speech therapy has switched from conventional thermoplastic elastomers to Medalist® medical elastomers from Teknor Apex Company, citing advantages in compound selection, blending, molding, and resistance to chewing and other rugged treatment.

13 Apr 2010