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ANSI Nanotechnology Standards Panel to Meet at Nanobusiness Conference

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced that it will hold a meeting of its Nanotechnology Standards Panel (ANSI-NSP) this September in Chicago, co-located with the NanoBusiness Alliance's Eight...

14 Aug 2009

Lithium Batteries Essential for Development of Green Cars

Low-cost, long-life lithium batteries are seen as essential for accelerated development of alternative power vehicles, ranging from the now familiar gasoline-electric hybrids that double normal fuel economy to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that use no petroleum.

14 Aug 2009

Louisiana Tech University Wins Grants to Aid Integration of Engineering and Science in Education

Louisiana Tech University's College of Engineering and Science, a nationally recognized leader in educational innovation whose goal is to become "the best college in the world at integrating engineering and scie...

14 Aug 2009

Molecular Electronics to Solve Problems with Ever Shrinking Electronic Gizmos

Theorists in the field of molecular electronics hope to get around the problem of Newtonian Physics by designing components out of a single molecule. Pandey's group has done just that—theoretically—by modeling a single-molecule field-effect transistor on a computer.

14 Aug 2009

New Transparent Polypropylene Resin for use in Food Containers and Baby Bottles

PolyMirae Company Ltd, a joint venture of LyondellBasell and Daelim, has announced the development of a new transparent PP resin, Clyrell RC5056. The new resin offers high heat resistance needed for disinfection and adds...

13 Aug 2009

Low Voltage Actuators for Tunable Lasers Available from Noliac

Tunable lasers rely on the performance of a micropositioning or nanopositioning actuator to position a diffraction grating with extreme precision and repeatability. Noliac provides low voltage actuators, high flexibility...

13 Aug 2009

Rockwool Impoves Quality and Insulation Product Range from Welsh Plant

Rockwool, the world's leading manufacturer of non-combustible stone wool insulation, has made a significant investment in its South Wales production facility to improve the quality and range of products it manufactures.

13 Aug 2009

3B to Exhibit Fibreglass Reinforcement Materials at China Composites Expo

3B, a leading manufacturer of fibreglass products for the reinforcement of thermoplastics and thermosets, is going to exhibit for the first time at the China Composites Expo, Shanghai, September, 2nd - 4th.

13 Aug 2009

Goodrich Form Aircraft Joint Ventures with Chinese Company

Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) and Xi'an Aircraft International Corporation (XAIC) have signed agreements to form two joint venture companies to support landing gear and engine nacelle components manufacturing focuse...

13 Aug 2009

Coke and Coal Conference Agenda Now Available

IntertechPira is proud to announce the full agenda for Met Coke 2009, taking place Tuesday, October 13 through Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Hilton Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This three-day conference wi...

13 Aug 2009

New Potting and Encapsulating Elastomer with Excellent Properties from NuSil

NuSil Technology, a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for aerospace, aircraft, electronics and photonics industries, recently added SCV-2585, a new potting and encapsulating elastomer offering robust ...

13 Aug 2009

New Category of Marine Fenders Made from Recycled Materials

With the pressure rising to protect the environment, is your company searching for eco-friendly construction materials and methods? Schuyler Companies (a subsidiary of Maritime International Inc) is introducing a new category of marine fenders for barging facilities that is tougher than anything available on the market today.

13 Aug 2009