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Huntsman Dye Patent Infringed on by Indian Manufacturer

The Textile Effects division of Huntsman Corporation (HYSE: HUN) today announced it has obtained an order from the High Court of Mumbai against Kiri Dyes & Chemicals Ltd, a manufacturer of reactive dyes in India, for...

From Huntsman International LLC 11 Jun 2009

Air Liquide Chosen to Supply Gases for New TFT-LCD Plant

Driven by growing demand, TFT-LCD's manufacturing capacity in China has been experiencing a continued growth rate ranging between 20 to 30% per year. This trend is expected to continue during the coming years as resu...

11 Jun 2009

Alcoa Acquires Specialist Manufacturer of Aerospace Components

Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) announced today that it is continuing its global growth strategy and has completed the acquisition of assets from Demicron SNC, which will be integrated into the AFS organization as Alcoa Fi...

11 Jun 2009

New UV-Curing Hybrid Hard Coating for Plastics

Dow Corning Corporation, an innovative leader in the development of fluorosilicone technology for coatings and other industries, introduced its new high-performing UV-cure hybrid hard coat technology at the 12th annual Coatings for Plastics Symposium.

From Dow Corning 11 Jun 2009

Open Days to Learn Abour Science at Brookhaven National Laboratory

What can you do that’s free, fun and educational on a lazy summer Sunday? Visit the Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory to enjoy a variety of entertaining activities for people of all ages.

11 Jun 2009

New Application Note on total Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen in Environmental Air and Water Filter Samples

Exeter Analytical Inc. (Chelmsford, MA) has published an application note describing direct determination of total Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen in environmental air and water filter samples.

11 Jun 2009

Electronic Glue Could Accelerate Semiconductor Advances

Researchers at the University of Chicago and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed an "electronic glue" that could accelerate advances in semiconductor-based technologies, including solar cells and thermoelectric devices that convert sun light and waste heat, respectively, into useful electrical energy.

11 Jun 2009

World's First Integrated Cryofree Dilution Refrigerator with a 12T Superconducting Magnet

Oxford Instruments is proud to have delivered the world's first integrated Cryofree dilution refrigerator with a 12T superconducting magnet. This system operates without liquid helium and only uses a single pulse tub...

From Oxford Instruments 11 Jun 2009

Spartech Bolster Management Team

Spartech Corporation has named a new Market Development Manager to its team. Bryan Lindquist joins the marketing and technology team reporting to Tim Hamilton, Director of Commercial Development, to provide on-site suppo...

From Spartech Corporation 11 Jun 2009

Liverpool University Order Second Atomic Layer Deposition Tool

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology (OIPT), leading manufacturer of systems for etch, deposition and growth announces a second order from Liverpool University for its OpAL Open Load Atomic Layer Deposition tool.

From Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology 11 Jun 2009

Universal Stainless and Alloy Products Achieves AS 9100 Certification

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:USAP) today announced that it has achieved AS 9100 certification at both its primary Bridgeville facility and its Dunkirk Specialty Steel mill. Both locations recent...

11 Jun 2009

New Elastomers for High Performance Applications

ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced three new grades of Vistamaxx specialty elastomers that exhibit a very low gel count, making them ideal for high performance film and fiber applications. Like all Vistamaxx specialt...

11 Jun 2009

Intumescent Coating Could Save Your Home

Fire Safety Instructors from Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, recently worked with their peers and students from the carpentry group to show how an intumescent coating known as No-Burn® Plus intumescent paint can dramatically expand the time available for residents to reach safety and firefighters to perform required tasks in a home that has caught on fire.

11 Jun 2009

New Rugged Inductors for Automotive Applications

EPCOS presents an improved and particularly rugged version of SMT power inductors for automotive electronics.

11 Jun 2009

Nanometrics Receive Follow-on Order for Metrology System

Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading supplier of advanced process control metrology systems used primarily in the manufacturing of semiconductors, solar photovoltaics and high-brightness LEDs, today announc...

11 Jun 2009