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Researchers Design Composite Material Stronger Airplanes Inspired by Shrimp

Inspired by the fist-like club of a mantis shrimp, a team of researchers led by University of California, Riverside, in collaboration with University of Southern California and Purdue University, have developed a design structure for composite materials that is more impact resistant and tougher than the standard used in airplanes.

22 Apr 2014

New Report on Plastic Processing Machinery Markets in China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Plastic Processing Machinery Markets in China" report to their offering.

18 Apr 2014

GE’s First Micro-Factory to be Located in Louisville

GE announced its first micro-factory, FirstBuild™, will be in Louisville, Ky., GE Appliances’ headquarters. This follows the March 13, 2014, announcement that GE is partnering with Local Motors, the open-source hardware innovator, to create a new model for the manufacturing industry.

18 Apr 2014

Aluminium Norf Places Order for Siemens Automation and Drives Systems

Siemens Metals Technologies has won an order from German company Aluminium Norf Gmbh (Alunorf) to supply automation and drives systems to expand and modernize hot rolling mill no. 1 in its Neuss Plant.

From Primetals Technologies Limited 18 Apr 2014

IMAPS New England: Indium to Present on Solder Pastes and 3D Packaging

Indium Corporation technology experts will serve as session chair and give a poster presentation at IMAPS New England May 6 in Boxborough, Mass.

18 Apr 2014

Freeman Technology Experts to Present on Powder Characterisation and Critical Powder Handling Issues at 7th World Congress on Particle Technology (WCPT7)

Tim Freeman, Managing Director, and Dr Xiaowei Fu, Product Specialist at Freeman Technology, will deliver four oral presentations relating to aspects of powder characterisation and critical powder handling issues at the 7th World Congress on Particle Technology (WCPT7) taking place from 19-22 May 2014 in Beijing, China.

From Freeman Technology 17 Apr 2014

BASF to Expand Global Production Network of Amines with New Plant in Ludwigshafen

BASF is building a new world-scale plant for the production of specialty amines in Ludwigshafen. Start-up of the facility with a total annual capacity of about 12,000 metric tons is scheduled for 2015. The product range of this flexible multi-product plant comprises 15 amines for different applications.

From BASF Corporation 17 Apr 2014

Twenty-Ninth Annual International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly to be Held June 4-5, 2014

Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc. will host the twenty-ninth annual International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA®) on June 4-5, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Providence-Warwick, R.I., USA. Presenters at this year’s forum will discuss how DFMA promotes Lean and Value Engineering through simplification, leading to improvements in design, manufacturing and business profits.

17 Apr 2014

Georgia Profile Extrusion Company’s Aluminum Extrusion Assets Acquired by Highlander

Highlander Partners, L.P., today announced it has acquired the aluminum extrusion assets of Profile Extrusion Company located in Rome, Georgia. The operations will continue to operate from the Georgia location under the name of Profile Custom Extrusions, LLC ("PCE") with the current management team continuing to lead the business.

17 Apr 2014

New Report on Global and Chinese Mould and Die Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Mould and Die Industry Report" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 17 Apr 2014

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 Processing News

Researchers Design Composite Material Stronger Airplanes Inspired by Shrimp

New Report on Plastic Processing Machinery Markets in China

GE’s First Micro-Factory to be Located in Louisville

Aluminium Norf Places Order for Siemens Automation and Drives Systems

IMAPS New England: Indium to Present on Solder Pastes and 3D Packaging

Freeman Technology Experts to Present on Powder Characterisation and Critical Powder Handling Issues at 7th World Congress on Particle Technology (WCPT7)

BASF to Expand Global Production Network of Amines with New Plant in Ludwigshafen

Twenty-Ninth Annual International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly to be Held June 4-5, 2014

Georgia Profile Extrusion Company’s Aluminum Extrusion Assets Acquired by Highlander

New Report on Global and Chinese Mould and Die Industry

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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The Role of Accurate Analysis in Sustaining Critical Materials for a Circular Economy

How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

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 Processing News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

6Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

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