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Industrial Nanotech Expand Global Network of Distributors for Nanocoatings

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that it continues to rapidly expand its distribution network throughout the world with new distributors and repre...

20 Jan 2009

University of Helsinki and ASM International N.V. Extend Atomic Layer Deposition Research Agreement

Department of Chemistry at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and ASM Microchemistry Ltd. have renewed their long-term research agreement. ASM Microchemistry Ltd. is a subsidiary of the semiconductor processing tool su...

20 Jan 2009

Keithley Semiconductor Test Software Named Hot 100 Electronic Product for 2008

Keithley Instruments, a leader in emerging measurement solutions, announces that
its KTEI (Keithley Test Environment Interactive) V7.1 software for the Model
4200-SCS (Semiconductor Characterization System) has been named one of EDN magazine's
Hot 100 Electronic Products of 2008.

20 Jan 2009

Chemtura Reorganizes Business for Improved Performance

Chemtura Corporation today announced a realignment of its businesses into two groups - Performance Products and Engineered Products - and the establishment of an Executive Committee reporting to the CEO. Craig A. Rog...

20 Jan 2009

Rio Tinto Alcan Take Measures in Response to Global Economic Downturn

In response to the declining world economic climate Rio Tinto Alcan is taking steps to ensure it remains competitive. These measures are outlined below. Key measures A further six per cent reduction in aluminium...

20 Jan 2009

New Novel Ceramic Linear Motor Actuators to be Launched at Photonics West

Piezo systems specialist Physik
Instrumente will introduce the novel N-380 / N-381 NEXACT® ceramic
linear motor actuators at this year’s Photonics West conference in San
Jose, CA. The new actuator is based on the Piezo Walk principle and replaces
classical lead screw actuators combining high forces and long travel ranges
with sub-nanometer resolution in a small package.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 20 Jan 2009

European Launch of New Silicone Product for Medical Applications

PLAST ’09 will see the European launch of WACKER’s new silicone product range for medical applications. Marketed under the SILPURAN® trade name, these ultra-pure silicone products have a property profile ...

20 Jan 2009

Formula 1 Cars Built form Balsa Wood

Silverstone Innovation Centre was in the thick of things at the recent Autosport International show at the NEC in Birmingham. Centre client, Sarah Franklin of Sarah Franklin Racing, came a close runner-up in the prestigi...

19 Jan 2009

Qatar Aluminium Plant on Major Recruitment Drive

Recruiting in the ramp-up to first metal at the Qatalum aluminium plant in
Qatar is going full speed ahead.

19 Jan 2009

Russian Steelmaker Renounces Development Licence for Coal Deposit

Evraz Group S.A. (LSE: EVR) (“Evraz” or the “Company”) has renounced the right to purchase the licence to develop the Mezhegey coal deposit in the Republic of Tyva, Russia. The decision is based o...

19 Jan 2009

Silicone Sealants Help Preserve Historic Indian Buildings

Silicone sealants and coatings from Dow
Corning are working behind the scenes to help construction engineers combat
and repair weather damage to large, stately building façades in India.

From Dow Corning 19 Jan 2009

Air Liquide Signs Contracts with Major Solar Cell Manufacturers

Air
Liquide is consolidating its leading position as industrial gases and services
supplier to the photovoltaic industry: more than half of the top 10 crystalline-Si
solar cell manufacturers, and over 40% of the Thin Film solar cell production
fabs worldwide are now Air Liquide customers.

19 Jan 2009

DuPont Making Good Progress on Phasing Out PFOA

DuPont
published a progress report announcing significant progress in developing new
high-performance products that will enable the company to no longer make, buy
or use PFOA by 2015, or earlier if possible.

19 Jan 2009

Using Infrared Spectroscopy to Study Crystallisation

The creation of a reproducible crystallisation process is a fundamental challenge to drug manufacturers, but a technique which provides real time detailed analyses of chemical processes could provide an answer. Develo...

19 Jan 2009

PolyOne Caters for Chinese Market Offering Chines Version of Its Web Site

PolyOne Corporation, a leading global provider of specialized
polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced the launch of a Chinese-language
version of the Company's global web site, www.polyone.com. The addition
of simplified Chinese to the Company's web site will extend access to
up-to-date product and technical information as well as news and events.

19 Jan 2009