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Hydro Offers More Energy Saving Aluminium Building Systems

Hydro has acquired the people, products and portfolio of the Toulouse-based company, which delivers extruded aluminium shading devices. This includes the technology and patents that had been owned by Solarys, and increases Hydro's catalog of energy-saving aluminium building systems.

From Hydro Aluminium Extrusion 15 Jul 2009

Laser Scanning Microscope Covers All Wavelengths from 488 nm to 640 nm

The explosion in the number of new fluorescent dyes has opened up exciting new opportunities for life science researchers. However, each requires the microscope system to be equipped with an appropriate excitation laser, a limitation that has greatly restricted their adoption.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 15 Jul 2009

Reducing Construction Costs via Materials and Length of Construction

CERAM, a global expert in independent research and testing of building and construction technology, has published a new white paper highlighting how the construction industry can make significant cost reductions, particu...

15 Jul 2009

New Publication Reviews Fatigue in Railway Infrastructure

Fatigue in railway infrastructure from Woodhead Publishing provides a concise overview of fatigue in the railway industry from tracks and fixings to bridges and walk ways. After an opening chapter providing an overview of fatigue in railways the book goes on to focus on fatigue in railway and tramway track. Causes of potential failure are examined in such areas as rails and sleepers as well as rail fixings.

15 Jul 2009

Comprehensive Reference on Wheel-Rail Interface for Railway Engineers

Problems at interfaces are among the most common concerns facing railway engineers, particularly those occurring at the wheel/rail interface. It is therefore critical for reliability and safety of the railway system that...

15 Jul 2009

Records to Tumble on World's Fastest Track Compliments of BASF

The IAAF World Championships in Athletics, which begin on August 15 in Berlin, are the world’s biggest sporting event of 2009. There’s no doubt that records will be broken again when the top runners from the United States, Jamaica and Ethiopia compete. This is because the running events will take place on one of the world’s fastest tracks.

From BASF Corporation 15 Jul 2009

New Player in the Plastic Tube Fittings Market Place

KENT Systems proudly announces their entry into the plastic tube fitting market. With over 50 years of combined experience in the plastic fitting market KENT Systems decided to enhance their already successful product li...

15 Jul 2009

Value of the Global Plastics Additive Market to Exceed $5 Billion in 2014

According to a new technical market research report, Plastics Additives: The Global Market (PLS022B) from BCC Research, the global market for plastics additives was worth more than $36.2 billion in 2008 and an estimated $37.4 billion in 2009. That is expected to increase to $45.8 billion in 2014, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%.

15 Jul 2009

Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals Expected to be Worth $6.1 Billion by 2014

According to a new technical market research report, The Global Market for Flame-Retardant Chemicals (CHM014K) from BCC Research, the global market for flame-retardant chemicals generated $4.1 billion in 2008. This should increase to $6.1 billion in 2014, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%.

15 Jul 2009

Leading Microelectronics Failure Analysis Event Comes to San Jose in November

The leading event for the microelectronics failure analysis community returns to San Jose to help engineers and technicians identify defects that are costing manufacturers millions of dollars in failed components, repair...

From ASM International 15 Jul 2009

Materials Scientists, Engineers and Clinician to Meet at Unique Event in Minneapolis

The only medical devices event that brings together materials scientists and engineers, metallurgists, product designers, researchers, and clinicians is coming to Minneapolis, Aug. 10-12. "The Materials and Proc...

From ASM International 15 Jul 2009

Fluidized Bed Technology Burns Coal and Biomass While Reducing Emissions

Burning coal and biomass to generate power while reducing emissions at the same time, Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) technology uses fluidization to mix and circulate fuel particles with limestone as they burn in a low-...

From ASM International 15 Jul 2009

Corning Wins Award for Optical Fiber Technology

Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) was awarded the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) prestigious 2009 IEEE Corporate Innovation Recognition. The award recognizes the company's sustained, out...

From Corning Incorporated 15 Jul 2009

Specially Formulated Silicones go on Display BONDexpo 2009

Munich-based chemical Group WACKER will be exhibiting a selection of its specially formulated silicone products for the adhesives and sealants industry at BONDexpo 2009. The focus will be on the new SEMICOSIL® UV. This is a room-temperature-curing silicone rubber which only crosslinks after irradiation with UV light.

From Wacker Chemie AG 15 Jul 2009

PPG Glazing Helps Building Projects Win Green Awards

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) has named its top 10 “green” building projects for 2009, and four of them are glazed with architectural glass made by PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG).

From PPG Industries Inc. 15 Jul 2009