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Freeman Technology Join Forces to Present Courses on Powder Processing

In May 2010, Freeman Technology will again join forces with academic experts from Rutgers University and other industry specialists to deliver the next in a continuing series of courses for the pharmaceutical industry.

6 Apr 2010

3M Now Offer Data for Embedded Capacitance Materials for PCB and IC Designers

Printed circuit board (PCB) and integrated circuit (IC) package design engineers can now download a simulated model of Embedded Capacitance Materials (ECM) from 3M for use in HFSS™ and SIwave™ engineering simulation software.

6 Apr 2010

Veeco Introduce New Family of Surface Metrology Products

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO), a leading global provider of precision metrology solutions for scientific and industrial markets, today announced the ContourGT(TM) Surface Metrology Product Family, Veeco's 10th generation of precision, non-contact, 3D optical surface profilers that delivers up to 10x capacity and throughput improvements over other systems on demanding surface measurements and analyses, enabling new levels of efficiency and capability.

From Veeco 6 Apr 2010

SouthWest NanoTechnologies to Demonstrate Carbon Nanotube Inks and Fabrics at MRS

SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc. (SWeNT), the world leader in high quality, Single-Wall and Specialty-Multi-Wall carbon nanotubes (CNT), will demonstrate innovative, new CNT inks and nano fabrics at the 2010 Material Res...

5 Apr 2010

DuPont Discuss Use of Environmentally Friendly Materials for Automotive Applications

Rick Bell, global development manger for Renewable Materials – DuPont Automotive Performance Polymers joins a panel to discuss “Environmentally Friendly Interiors” on April 14 at 2 p.m. EST during the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit.

5 Apr 2010

New Thermomechanical Analyzer from Netzsch Permits Measurement at High Temperature and Load

The newly developed TMA 402 Hyperion® from Netzsch accommodates specimens up to 30 mm long, whose thermomechanical properties can be investigated under a force of up to 3 N. A built-in force sensor ensures that forces can be reliably adjusted with mN-accuracy. Everything is completely software-controlled.

From NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH 5 Apr 2010

Dotmar Add New Polyurethane Casting Technology

Dotmar has recently, as part of their growth strategy and plant upgrade process, acquired Polyurethane casting equipment for their urethane elastomer division. Dotmar has purchased two machines; a smaller two component unit and a large production, three component unit, boasting 200 plus litre tank capacity.

From Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd 5 Apr 2010

Rio Tinto Receive Offer to Buy Their Alcan Beauty Packaging Business

Rio Tinto has received a binding offer from Sun European Partners, LLP (Sun European Partners) to acquire the Alcan Beauty Packaging business. The terms of the offer are confidential. A period of exclusivity with Sun...

5 Apr 2010

New Lexan Grade from Sabic Innovative Plastics Provides More Opportunities for Designers

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ mission to help customers drive down system costs while achieving exceptional performance with high-end thermoplastics has led to another industry game-changer – Lexan* XHT clear, high-temperature polycarbonate (PC) copolymers. This innovative family of advanced PC resins features new polymer chemistry with an optimal balance of high heat resistance and high flow, enabling it to offer greatly expanded design options for molding thin-wall parts such as medical devices and electrical fuses.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 5 Apr 2010