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Brueckner to Present Innovative Plastic Film Solutions at Chinaplas 2009

More and more Chinese film producers are seeking to diversify their product program to meet future market demands. At Chinaplas 2009 (Booth 5.1 E 51) Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG presents innovative solut...

23 Feb 2009

New Offering from Goodyear for Light Truck owners

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today introduced the Wrangler DuraTrac, the latest addition to the Wrangler lineup of truck tires. The DuraTrac offers innovative new features, making it ideal for work applications...

23 Feb 2009

Production on Schedule for Prototype Composite Spars for Airbus A350 XWB

GKN Aerospace engineers
in Germany and the UK have successfully reached the next stage in the development
of the A350 XWB 's advanced composite rear wing spar - with the production,
on schedule.

23 Feb 2009

Swimwear that Dries Instantly

A long awaited advancement in swimwear, Sun Dry Technologies, a division of Solestrom International, has launched a line of swimwear that dries itself instantly. Sun Dry Swim™ features quick dry nanotechnology enha...

22 Feb 2009

Luminescent Nanoparticles Treat Cancer with No Side Effects

Small is promising when it comes to illuminating tiny tumors or precisely
delivering drugs, but many worry about the safety of nano-scale materials. Now
a team of scientists has created miniscule flakes of silicon that glow brightly,
last long enough to slowly release cancer drugs, then break down into harmless
by-products.

22 Feb 2009

Magnetism Could be the Secret to High Temperature Superconductivity

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) have found evidence that magnetism is involved in the mechanism behind high temperature superconductivity. Writing in the ...

22 Feb 2009

Dow Polyurethanes to Display Expanded Offerings at UTECH Conference

Dow Polyurethanes, a business group of The
Dow Chemical Company, will be showcasing its continued innovation and broad
offering of solutions for customers at the UTECH Europe 2009 Conference (Stand
2030).

22 Feb 2009

Siemens Wins Contract for 50 Ton Stainless Steel Converter

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies received a contract from the Chinese steel producer Xingtai Iron & Steel Corp., Ltd. (Xingtai Steel) for engineering and the supply of key equipment for a 50-ton-capacity AOD stainless...

From Primetals Technologies Limited 22 Feb 2009

Pirelli Denies Rumours of any Deals with other Tire Manufacturer

With regard to comments on possible Pirelli
transactions on Continental, the company declares that no transaction has been
defined even along general outlines.

22 Feb 2009

NexTech Materials Introduce New Hydrogen Sensor

NexTech Materials is pleased to announce the launch of its new hydrogen sensor. Designed for hydrogen safety monitoring, this ceramic sensor exhibits a highly sensitive, selective, and rapid response to the presence of h...

From Nexceris 22 Feb 2009

Coating to Protect Culturally Significant Landmarks from Graffiti

The Construction and Territorial Development Unit of TECNALIA coordinates a FP6 European Project which results in the development of a new anti-graffiti product for Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage materials are of...

22 Feb 2009

Semiconductor Photoelectrodes Activate Neurons Using Light

Collaboration between neuroscientists and nanomaterials researchers at Case
Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio, USA) has resulted in the development
of a technique that is both gentler and elicits more natural nerve impulses.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 22 Feb 2009

First Ever Images of an Atomic Nucleus with Halo

Atomic nuclei are normally compact structures defined by a sharp border. About
twenty-five years ago, it was discovered at the University
of California in Berkeley that there are exceptions to this picture: Certain
exotic atomic nuclei contain particles that shear off from the central core
and create a cloud, which surrounds the central core like a 'heiligenschein'
or halo.

22 Feb 2009

Recycling Rates for PET Plastic Bottled Water Containers Increasing

The national recycling rate for PET plastic bottled water containers (.5 liter
or 16.9 ounce size) has improved by 16.42%, according to new data from two new
studies.

22 Feb 2009

Kevlar Reinforced Tires Allow Off-Roaders to Tackle Tougher Terrain

When it comes to developing a tire that can take on tough terrain, such as exploring trails or crawling rocks, engineers at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company left no stone unturned. The new Goodyear Wrangler MT/R wi...

22 Feb 2009

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Brueckner to Present Innovative Plastic Film Solutions at Chinaplas 2009

New Offering from Goodyear for Light Truck owners

Production on Schedule for Prototype Composite Spars for Airbus A350 XWB

Swimwear that Dries Instantly

Luminescent Nanoparticles Treat Cancer with No Side Effects

Magnetism Could be the Secret to High Temperature Superconductivity

Dow Polyurethanes to Display Expanded Offerings at UTECH Conference

Siemens Wins Contract for 50 Ton Stainless Steel Converter

Pirelli Denies Rumours of any Deals with other Tire Manufacturer

NexTech Materials Introduce New Hydrogen Sensor

Coating to Protect Culturally Significant Landmarks from Graffiti

Semiconductor Photoelectrodes Activate Neurons Using Light

First Ever Images of an Atomic Nucleus with Halo

Recycling Rates for PET Plastic Bottled Water Containers Increasing

Kevlar Reinforced Tires Allow Off-Roaders to Tackle Tougher Terrain

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

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