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Researchers Investigate Nano Tensile Properties of Human Hair Using Equipment from Lloyd Instruments

Researchers in India have been investigating the nano tensile properties of human hair using an LFPlus single column materials testing machine and NEXYGENPlus control and analysis software from Lloyd Instruments. Using a...

1 Oct 2008

SWeNT Open New Carbon Nanotube Manufacturing Facility

With state-of-the-art single-wall carbon nanotube manufacturing and processing equipment as a backdrop, Norman-based SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc. (SWeNT) welcomed nearly 200 guests to celebrate the dedication of the c...

1 Oct 2008

Hexion Disappointed over Court Ruling on Huntsman Merger

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. issued the following statement regarding today’s decision by the Delaware Chancery Court relating to the merger agreement between Hexion and Huntsman Corporation. “We are d...

1 Oct 2008

Cutting Tool Manufacturer Wins Award for Green Manufacturing Practices

Based on its recent analysis of the cutting tools market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Kennametal Inc. with the 2008 North American Frost & Sullivan Green Excellence of the Year Award for its exceptional approach ...

1 Oct 2008

Paper Examines the 100 Year Old Discovery that Enabled Ammonia Production from Atmospheric Nitrogen

As a result of the Haber-Bosch process for synthesizing ammonia from atmospheric nitrogen, billions of people have been fed, millions have died in armed conflict and a cascade of environmental changes has been set in mot...

1 Oct 2008

Afton Chenical Buy Fuel Additives Business from GE

Afton Chemical Corporation is pleased to announce the acquisition of the North American Fuel Additives Business from GE Water & Process Technologies effective immediately. Afton Chemical is a leading supplier of Gaso...

1 Oct 2008

The Mysterious Nature of Glass Explained by Twinkling Fractal Theory

The history of glass dates back 5,000 years, yet its nature still perplexes scientists. How do glassy materials make the transition from a molten state to a solid? Richard Wool, professor of chemical engineering at the University of Delaware, thinks he has the answer -- Twinkling Fractal Theory.

1 Oct 2008

Honeycomb Material Could Silence Commercial and Military Jet Aircraft

To address the noise problems associated with commercial and military jet aircraft engineers are looking to use a honeycomb-like structures composed of many tiny tubes and using a process called viscous shear.

1 Oct 2008

Hopper Design Simplified Using New Software and Powder Rheometer

New software for the FT4 Powder Rheometer, the universal powder tester from Freeman Technology, demystifies hopper design, guiding the user step-by-step through powder measurement, data analysis and equipment specification.

1 Oct 2008

Optical Surfaces Produce Large High Precision Fused Silica and BK-7 Laser Windows

Working with a range of glasses, including BK-7 and fused silica, which offer
good homogeneity and transmission from the UV to the Near-IR - Optical
Surfaces Ltd. has earned a reputation as a leading supplier of large, high
precision laser windows.

1 Oct 2008

Service Notes on Micro Determination of Sulfur Content Available from Warwick Analytical Service

Warwick Analytical Service has announced the availability of a new analytical service note describing the company's laboratory analytical testing methods for micro determination of Sulphur. The Analytical Service ...

1 Oct 2008

PANalytical Uses XRF to Help Exporters Meet EU RoHS and WEEE Directives

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy has emerged as an optimal solution for
the screening of toxic heavy metals regulated by the EU Directives RoHS (Restriction
of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment).

1 Oct 2008

Mosaic Tiles Create an Air of Luxury

"Mosaics create luxury," says Rita LeVine, Diamond Tech Tiles Marketing
Director. "This luxurious style comes from the rich color and texture deep
within the body of the glass.

30 Sep 2008

voestalpine has Success with Revolutionary Environmentally Friendly Steel Passivation Technology

For the past year, voestalpine Stahl GmbH has been passivating its galvanized flat steel with Lugalvan® Passivation, the first heavy-metal-free and fluoride-free conversion coating product for galvanized flat steel.

30 Sep 2008

LayTec Receive Funding for the Development of Sensor for Photovoltaics

LayTec
is happy to announce that the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
has approved funding for the development of a new insitu sensor for the photovoltaic
market!

From Laytec - in-situ Monitoring Sensors for Thin-Film Applications 30 Sep 2008