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Arburg to Set Standard in High-Speed Machines and Automation in China

An electric Allrounder 570 A demonstrate its capability with a high-speed packaging application. With the new combination Allrounder Golden Edition and Multilift V Select Arburg presents the automated production of a technically complex moulded part.

From Arburg GmbH 12 Mar 2009

New Heat Sealable Films Applied According to “Just-in-Time” Needs

Michem® Flex HS-100 is a self-priming heat seal coating that can be applied directly to a wide variety of stock and untreated films using only corona, plasma or flame pre-treatment.

From Michelman Inc 12 Mar 2009

Joint Development of Carbon Nanotube-Filled Polymer Materials for Conductive Applications

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, and Zyvex Performance Materials, a recognized worldwide leader in carbon nanotube-enhanced applications, today...

12 Mar 2009

Carpenter Technology Launch New Ultra High Strength and Ultra High Toughness Alloy

A new alloy developed by Carpenter Technology Corp., Wyomissing, PA, USA, is Carpenter AerMet® 340 alloy, the latest in the company’s AerMet series of ultra high strength and ultra high toughness alloys. Ca...

From Carpenter Technology Corporation 12 Mar 2009

Scientist Reveal Heating and Cooling Properties of Nanofluids

Department of Physics of the University of Milan shows that nanofluids can act as smart materials that can be switched on and off to dissipate heat efficiently or poorly. Heating and cooling are of cardinal importance to...

12 Mar 2009

Corning to Manufacture Secondary Mirror Substrate for the LSST

Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced that it will manufacture the secondary mirror substrate for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). The 8.4-meter LSST is a ground-based facility that is expected to see first light from Cerro Pachón, Chile, in 2014.

12 Mar 2009

3M Release Ladder Kit Designed Specifically for Fiberglass Ladders

Traditionally, rig equipment was secured by screws directly into the side rails of wooden ladders. The new ladder kit from 3M enables a safe, secure, rig attachment to fiberglass ladders that is easier for the technician or craft person to use.

From 3M Ceramic Textiles and Composites 12 Mar 2009

MariCap Acquire Leading Manufacturer of Electronic Display Solution Provider

UPM has sold its Ella Store Labels business to MariCap Group's Finnish affiliate MariSense Ltd. The parties have agreed not to disclose the sale price. Ella Store Labels's 15 employees at Ylöjärvi, Finl...

12 Mar 2009

NLMK and DBO Holdings Finalize Settlement Agreement

NLMK and DBO Holdings, Inc. have signed a settlement agreement with respect to their dispute concerning NLMK’s proposed acquisition of John Maneely Company, which NLMK terminated in November 2008. The agreement...

12 Mar 2009

Global Financial Crisis Sinks ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

The consequences of the global financial and economic crises have now reached ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The yard has been informed by the client that the banks are not going to finance the construction of six 3,400 TEU class container ships so that, from today's point of view, the ships will not be accepted as previously agreed.

12 Mar 2009

The Bayeux Tapestry A Key Piece to Linking the Nazi with the Vikings

The Bayeux Tapestry is an 11th century Norman interpretation of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and one of the many mysteries surrounding it is why this iconic eleventh-century source has been so coveted by modern dictato...

12 Mar 2009

BASF to Unveil New Chemical Products and Solutions at Upcoming European Coatings Show 2009

Between March 31 and April 2 BASF will be presenting new products and customer-orientated solutions at the European Coatings Show 2009 in Nuremberg, Germany, the leading trade fair for the international coatings and inks...

12 Mar 2009

Elastic Wind Turbine to Significantly Reduce Dynamic Loads During Operation

The trailing edge of wind turbine blades can be manufactured in an elastic material that makes it possible to control the shape of the trailing edge. This will reduce the considerably dynamic loads that large wind turbin...

12 Mar 2009

Steel Packaging At Top of Recycled Packaging Materials in Europe

The latest figures from APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) show that 69% of steel packaging is recycled in Europe. This represents over 2.5 million tonnes of food and drinks cans and other steel containers being recycled in 2007, saving 4.8 million tonnes of CO2.

12 Mar 2009

Michigan Brazing Installed New Controlled Atmosphere Brazing (CAB) Furnace to Expand Aluminium Production

Michigan Brazing LLC has installed a Controlled Atmosphere Brazing (CAB) furnace line to expand production of aluminum radiators in their Howell, MI manufacturing facility.

12 Mar 2009