Materials Science News

RSS

GE Complete Acquisition of SI Pressure Instruments

GE Industrial Systems, a division of General Electric Company have just completed the acquisition of SI Pressure Instruments, a unit of Hill and Smith Holding. They will now become part of GE Druck, a division of GE I...

19 May 2003

Kobe Steel Accelerate Plans to Combine Environmental Business

As reported on March 18 Kobe Steel and its subsidiary Shinko Pantec had planned to combine their environmental businesses. This move was to consolidate resources and strengthen their environmental business. The consol...

From Kobe Steel 16 May 2003

Teflon Can be Toxic to Birds, How About Humans?

In a report just published by the Environmental Working Group entitled "Canaries in the Kitchen – "Teflon Toxicosis" is Deadly to Pet Birds, Are We at Risk?", they found that Teflon, if heated t...

16 May 2003

Ceradyne to Supply More RBSN Diesel Components

Advanced ceramics manufacturer Ceradyne have just received a multi year commitment for the supply of sintered reaction bonded silicon nitride (SRBSN) engine components from their largest diesel engines customer. The c...

15 May 2003

PET Plant Inaugurated in West Bengal, India

South Asian Petrochem Ltd, the flagship of the Dhanseri Group commissioned its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) operation in West Bengal, India today. Although the plant was commissioned today, trial production began ...

15 May 2003

China Rules PVC has been Dumped

China’s Commerce Ministry has delivered a preliminary ruling regarding polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products from Japan, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan and the United States. They ruled that these countries have been dump...

14 May 2003

BASF Buy Exxon’s Polyisobutylene Business

BASF have acquired the Vistanex (TM) LM polyisobutylene business of Exxon Mobil. No details were released regarding the transaction which did not involve any manufacturing sites or personnel. BASF already manufactures...

13 May 2003

Bethlehem Steel to Submit Liquidation Plan

Following the completion of the sale of most of its assets to International Steel Group for $805 million, Bethlehem Steel will file a plan to liquidate the company. Consequently, they will be required to submit plans for...

13 May 2003

Plastic Bags Banned in South Africa

Under new legislation, it has become illegal for South African retailers to distribite thin plastic bags. Retailers found to be violating these new laws face 100,000 Rand fines or up to 10 years in prison. New regulat...

12 May 2003

Ferro to Sell Specialty Ceramics Business

It was announced that Ferro Corp had signed a definitive agreement with investment group CerCo LLC, to sell them their Specialty Ceramics business. The Specialty Ceramics division manufactures ceramics products includ...

12 May 2003

Boeing Donate Microwave Technology to Washington State University

Boeing have donated patents for microwave technology to Washington State University. The technology was originally developed to dry out spacecraft after ocean landing and to cure composite materials. The technology kn...

9 May 2003

Alcan Offer to Buy Out Strongpack

Following Alcan’s acquisition of VAW Flexible Packaging from Norsk Hydro. The purchase included shares in a number of companies throughout Europe and Asia. As a result of the transaction, Alcan have acquired a 6...

9 May 2003

World's Largest Stainless Plant Inaugurated

Avesta Polarit inaugurated its 3-year project that resulted in the creation of the worlds largest and most modern stainless steel facility. The project was capitalised to the tune of approximately 1 billion Euros. The...

9 May 2003

National Metals Technology Centre Established in the UK

Established in response to business and academic demand, NAMTEC aims to increase the global competitiveness of the UK's metals sector by stimulating high technology innovation, research and development. With a rem...

8 May 2003

GM And Dow Agree to Massive Fuel Fell Venture

The Dow Chemical Company and General Motors Corp have reached an agreement that will see General Motors supply Dow with fuel cells to power at Dow’s operation in Freeport, Texas, USA. The significance of the deal i...

8 May 2003

News Categories

Editorial Highlights

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.

Materials Science News

GE Complete Acquisition of SI Pressure Instruments

Kobe Steel Accelerate Plans to Combine Environmental Business

Teflon Can be Toxic to Birds, How About Humans?

Ceradyne to Supply More RBSN Diesel Components

PET Plant Inaugurated in West Bengal, India

China Rules PVC has been Dumped

BASF Buy Exxon’s Polyisobutylene Business

Bethlehem Steel to Submit Liquidation Plan

Plastic Bags Banned in South Africa

Ferro to Sell Specialty Ceramics Business

Boeing Donate Microwave Technology to Washington State University

Alcan Offer to Buy Out Strongpack

World's Largest Stainless Plant Inaugurated

National Metals Technology Centre Established in the UK

GM And Dow Agree to Massive Fuel Fell Venture

News Categories

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

Sponsored Content

What are the Manufacturing Applications of Plasma?

Advancing Manufacturing: The Impact of Photonics Technology

How to Optimize Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling with Handheld XRF

The Versatility of Non-Contacting Seals in Aerospace

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Materials Science News

News Categories

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

1Bilayer Graphene Reveals New Secrets of Lithium-Ion Storage

2Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

3New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

4Chemical ‘Chameleon’ Boosts Rare Earth Purification

5Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

6AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

Sponsored Content

Editorial Highlights