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Proto Labs Offers Liquid Silicone Rubber and Metal Injection Molded Parts as Standard Option

Proto Labs, Inc., a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, has announced today that product designers can now order liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and metal injection molded (MIM) parts as a standard option under its Protomold injection-molding service.

2 Apr 2014

Historical Artifact Chess Sets Made Using 3-D Printing

Over the past month, a Virginia Commonwealth University lab has been using 3-D scanning and printing technology to create chess sets, with each piece a 3-D-printed replica of historical artifacts found at archeological digs at Jamestown, Mount Vernon, Montpelier, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest and elsewhere.

2 Apr 2014

BASF Awarded GMP Certification for Cosmetic Ingredients

BASF has been awarded the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for cosmetic ingredients according to the European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI). The certification applies to eleven BASF sites across all regions producing ingredients for the personal care industry.

From BASF Corporation 2 Apr 2014

TowerJazz and Panasonic Enter JV for Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes

TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, today announced the successful completion and kick-off of the joint venture (JV) with Panasonic Corporation (First Section of TSE and NSE ticker: 6752).

2 Apr 2014

U.S. DoD Grants ON Semiconductor’s Pocatello Facility ‘Trusted Design’ Status

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has been granted “Trusted Design” status for its Pocatello, Idaho, facility through the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Defense MicroElectronics Activity (DMEA) accreditation program.

1 Apr 2014

Forecast and Analysis Report on the Global Abrasives Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Abrasives Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 31 Mar 2014

ExxonMobil Chemical Opens New Manufacturing Plant for Metallocene Polyalphaolefin Synthetic Lubricant Base Stocks

ExxonMobil Chemical today announced the opening of its world-scale manufacturing facility that will enable the company to produce up to 50,000 tons of SpectraSyn Elite metallocene polyalphaolefin (mPAO) synthetic lubricant base stocks annually at its integrated refining and chemical complex in Baytown, Texas.

From ExxonMobil Chemical Company 29 Mar 2014

GSE Environmental’s Suzhou Manufacturing Plant Commences Production of Prime Roll of Liner

GSE Environmental, ("GSE" or the "Company"), the leading global provider of highly engineered geosynthetic containment solutions for environmental protection and confinement applications, is excited to announce that its newest manufacturing plant in Suzhou, China has produced its first prime quality roll of liner.

29 Mar 2014

Alcoa to Curtail Smelting Capacity at São Luís and Poços de Caldas Smelters in Brazil

Alcoa today announced it will curtail 147,000 metric tons of smelting capacity at its São Luís (Alumar) and Poços de Caldas smelters in Brazil due to challenging global market conditions in primary aluminum and increased costs that have made the smelters uncompetitive. The curtailments are expected to be complete by the end of May 2014.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 29 Mar 2014

D & R Technology Installs Assembly Equipment for BMW X4 Crash Management Systems

D & R Technology Inc, wholly owned subsidiary of Novus Robotics Inc. (NRBT), announces successful installation of the assembly equipment for aluminum components incorporated into Crash Management Systems (CMS) of the new BMW X4.

29 Mar 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

Proto Labs Offers Liquid Silicone Rubber and Metal Injection Molded Parts as Standard Option

Historical Artifact Chess Sets Made Using 3-D Printing

BASF Awarded GMP Certification for Cosmetic Ingredients

TowerJazz and Panasonic Enter JV for Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes

U.S. DoD Grants ON Semiconductor’s Pocatello Facility ‘Trusted Design’ Status

Forecast and Analysis Report on the Global Abrasives Market

ExxonMobil Chemical Opens New Manufacturing Plant for Metallocene Polyalphaolefin Synthetic Lubricant Base Stocks

GSE Environmental’s Suzhou Manufacturing Plant Commences Production of Prime Roll of Liner

Alcoa to Curtail Smelting Capacity at São Luís and Poços de Caldas Smelters in Brazil

D & R Technology Installs Assembly Equipment for BMW X4 Crash Management Systems

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

6A Novel Approach to Enhancing Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

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