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Fiber Optic Temperature Monitoring System for Transformers

Neoptix, a company specialized in fiber optic temperature monitoring, introduces today the T/Guard Link, the latest addition to its well-known T/Guard product family for effectively monitoring transformer hot spots. ...

8 Oct 2009

UV LED Curing Solution for Polymers, Adhesives, Inks and Coatings

Phoseon announces the introduction of the RX FireLine(TM) series which is the next step in the evolution of their world leading Semiconductor Light Matrix (SLM) based high power UV LED curing systems.

8 Oct 2009

Lithium Ion Powered LED Multi Function Droplight Now Avilable from Larson Electronics

Larson Electronics announced a new addition to its line of rechargeable LED drop lights, with the introduction of the HL-LED960. This rechargeable LED light offers both flood light and spotlight illumination options and the user can toggle between modes using a 3 position rocker switch at the base of the handle.

8 Oct 2009

Ferro Streamlines Business Structure

Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) announced today a new, streamlined business structure designed to drive product development, customer engagement and growth. Effective immediately, Ferro is organized in two operating gr...

8 Oct 2009

Developer of Next Generation Renewable Polymers Raises £1m in Equity Funding

Plaxica, an emerging leader in the development of the next generation of renewable polymers, today announced that it has raised £1m in equity funding from existing investor Imperial Innovations Group plc, and new i...

8 Oct 2009

PPG Release Sample Kits of Newly Produced Blue Tinted Glasses

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has a new sample kit featuring recently released Pacifica and Solarblue glasses, its two newest blue-tinted glasses. In addition to their uncoated versions, Pacifica glass is shown with Vistacool subtly reflective and Solarcool reflective coatings, and Solarblue glass is shown with a Solarcool coating.

From PPG Industries Inc. 8 Oct 2009

Major Nanotechnology Event Endorses Green Conference

The long awaited news on dates and location for nanotxUSA 2010 are finally clear, the event is being rescheduled for the following year. Exhibitors and other partners wishing to participate in a 2010 event are being aske...

8 Oct 2009

New Epoxy Resin Can Operate at Higher Service Temperatures

Developed after years of research, Master Bond EP46HT-1 extends the limits of epoxy adhesive/sealant formulations. It has a continuous service operating temperature range of -100°F to +550°F and can withstand intermittent exposures up to 600°F. In addition to high temperatures, it is also designed to withstand severe and repeated thermal cycling.

From Master Bond Inc. 8 Oct 2009

Special Memorial Symposium on Failure Analysis to Take Place at MS+T

Throughout the vast spectrum of materials science and engineering, I have found failure analysis to be one of the most fascinating topics. It's also one of the most popular, because I can assure you that someday, you...

8 Oct 2009

Minute Silicon Pillars behave Differently to Bulk Silicon

Silicon, the most important semiconductor material of all, is usually considered to be as brittle and breakable as window glass. On the nanometer scale, however, the substance exhibits very different properties, as Empa researchers have shown by creating minute silicon pillars.

8 Oct 2009

M+W Zander Complete Construction of Semiconductor Plant in Taiwan

The international engineering company, M+W Zander celebrates its 20th anniversary in Asia at an event with customers, partners and staff. In 1989 M+W Zander had successfully completed its first large project in Asia, the...

8 Oct 2009

ExxonMobil to Showcase Leadership in Rubber Industry

ExxonMobil Chemical will showcase its ongoing commitment and technology leadership to the global rubber industry at The Rubber Expo in Pittsburgh, PA from October 13-15, 2009. The company offers the rubber industry a bro...

8 Oct 2009

mPhase Nanobattery Grant Renewed by US Army

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: XDSL.OB) announced today that their Phase II STTR Grant was renewed by the US Army. The two year grant was initially awarded in September 2008 for the amount of $750,000. mPhase will continue to develop the Smart NanoBattery under this grant program through September 2010.

8 Oct 2009

TMK Starts Shipping Pipes for Sakhalin - Khabarovsk - Vladivostok Gas Pipeline

TMK, one of the world's leading producers of oil and gas pipes, announced today that it began shipments of longitudinal welded large-diameter pipes to Gazprom for the construction of the Sakhalin - Khabarovsk - Vladi...

8 Oct 2009

Multiple NanoSight Nanoparticle Characterization Systems in Use at the University of Birmingham

NanoSight, manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, is pleased to report that the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham is using multiple NanoSight nanoparticle characterization systems to study viruses and catalyst nanoparticles.

From Malvern Panalytical 7 Oct 2009