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BASF to Show Anti-Corrosion Coatings at World of Surfaces

From 20 to 24 April, BASF will be exhibiting new products and solutions for metal surface treatment in "World of Surfaces" at the Hanover Fair 2009, Germany, the world's leading technology trade show.

From BASF Corporation 17 Apr 2009

BASF Presents New Fuel Cell Products at Hanover Fair

BASF Fuel Cell GmbH presents new products for fuel cells and reformers on Hanover Fair 2009. A team of experts is available for visitors in hall 13, booth E 54/2, and informs about the latest developments. With the Ce...

17 Apr 2009

Hydro Chosen to Supply Aluminium for New Bentley Continental Supersports

The compatibility of aluminium with alternative fuels is an important topic for automotive applications. Hydro has already passed one test: It is delivering coated aluminium tubes for Bentley's dazzling new flexible-fuel vehicle.

From Hydro - Aluminium Alloys and Products 17 Apr 2009

Sustained Research and Innovation Required so New Materials Can Meet Tough Challenges

Through a sustained commitment to research and innovation, industry can continue to deliver significant new materials and solutions to address some of the world’s toughest challenges, says DuPont Senior Vice President and Chief Science & Technology Officer.

17 Apr 2009

Applied Materials Thin Film Line Approved for Production of Taiwan's Largest Solar Panels

Green Energy Technology Inc., Ltd. (GET) has certified its SunFab Thin Film Line™, supplied by Applied Materials, Inc., for the production of Taiwan’s largest solar photovoltaic panels.

From Applied Materials Inc 17 Apr 2009

Air Liquide to Invest €10 Million in Australian Carbon Dioxide Recovery Unit

With continuous growth in demand for industrial merchant gases for carbon dioxide, Air Liquide will invest around €10 million in Australia in a carbon dioxide recovery unit.

17 Apr 2009

Students Design and Build Lightweight, High Strength Bridges

Patchogue-Medford High School students won the top three spots in Brookhaven National Laboratory’s 2009 Model Bridge Building Contest. Over 70 high school students from eight Suffolk County schools entered the competition, for which they designed and built model basswood bridges with the goal of making the lightest bridge that held the most weight.

17 Apr 2009

Thermoforming Equipment Manufacturer Releases 3rd Generation Pressure Forming Machines

ILLIG, manufacturer of thermoforming machines, have now completed their 3rd Generation of automatic pressure forming machines with the new RDM 75K. These machines are suitable for the production of formed parts for a mul...

From ILLIG Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG 17 Apr 2009

Uponor Implement More Cost Saving Initiatives

Uponor has continued to introduce new rationalisation and cost reduction measures, with the target of adjusting operations to the continuous low demand in the building and construction sector. The measures mainly involve...

17 Apr 2009

Renowned Swiss Furniture Maker Chooses BASF Polyamide for Latest Creation

The latest object created by designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in cooperation with Vitra, the renowned Swiss furniture manufacturer, is called Vegetal and is an organically conceived chair for indoor as well as outdoor use. It is made entirely of BASF’s plastic Miramid by means of the so-called GIT process, a special injection molding technique.

From BASF Corporation 17 Apr 2009

Scorpion Venom and Nanoparticles Used to Treat Brain Cancer

By combining nanoparticles with a scorpion venom compound already being investigated for treating brain cancer, University of Washington researchers found they could cut the spread of cancerous cells by 98 percent, compared to 45 percent for the scorpion venom alone.

17 Apr 2009

Scientists Reveal Secrets to How Carbon Nanotubes behave as Catalysts

Among their many other interesting properties, carbon nanotubes have been found to act as catalysts for some important chemical reactions, including some that could be used to make cleaner fuels. But many unanswered questions remain about how this process works.

17 Apr 2009