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Coperion to Move to New Facility in Nanjing Jiangning District in September 2015

Coperion (Nanjing) Machinery Ltd. Co., Nanjing, PR China, will move to a new facility in the Nanjing Jiangning District in September 2015. The company’s current production site will in the future be designated for R&D and Technology use only as per Nanjing Jiangning Government’s plan. With the support of the Government of Jiangning Economic & Technology Development Zone, Coperion was able to find a new plant for manufacturing and production purposes nearby. Construction work started in May 2014 and will be finished in June 2015.

From Coperion GmbH 30 Mar 2015

Nickel Bellows Replace Angled Gearbox in RDS Cryogenic Project

Gearboxes used in rotary drive systems operating near absolute zero temperatures, are often adversely affected by the extreme temperatures of a cryogenic environment. The most common failures are the result of differential thermal expansion which can cause the gears to uncouple.

From Servometer 30 Mar 2015

MIT Researchers Develop Tissue Simulant Gels to Protect Brain Against Severe Impacts

MIT researchers are producing novel synthetic polymer-solvent gels known as tissue simulant gels, which simulate the response of real, natural tissues.

25 Mar 2015

Coperion Debuts STS Twin Screw Compounding Extruders at Chinaplas 2015

The next generation of Coperion’s STS twin screw extruders is making its world public debut at Chinaplas 2015 (Guangzhou / PR China, May 20-23, 2015). The new STS Mc11 series features an increase in torque from 10 to 11.3 Nm/cm³ and for the first time is part of Coperion’s industry-proven ZSK MEGAcompounder method patent.

From Coperion GmbH 25 Mar 2015

PI Introduces Q-614 Miniature Rotation Positioning System for Micromanipulation Applications

The Q-614 rotation positioning systems from PI miCos are small and feature high position resolution.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 25 Mar 2015

CPI Joins UK Based Collaboration to Drive Commercialisation of Improved Powder Based Consumer Products

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has announced that they are part of an £18 million UK based collaboration to drive the commercialisation of new and improved powder based consumer products.

24 Mar 2015

Chinaplas 2015: ProTec Polymer Processing to Highlight New Generation of SSP Tumble Reactors for Material Treatment

At this year's Chinaplas from May 20 to 23 in Guangzhou/China, ProTec Polymer Processing will present efficient and economical plant engineering solutions for material treatment of plastics. The highlights of the presentation are the completely revised new generation of the ProTec tumble reactor for selectively improving the properties of free-flowing plastics and the pultrusion technology used to manufacture long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFT).

From ProTec Polymer Processing 24 Mar 2015

KROHNE Collaborates to Create E-Learning Resource on Functional Safety in the Process Industry

The companies TÜV NORD, KROHNE, SAMSON and PHOENIX CONTACT have published a jointly created eLearning on Functional Safety (SIL).

From KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH 23 Mar 2015

Carbon3D Presents its Novel CLIP Technology to Revolutionize 3D Printing

Carbon3D presented their novel approach to polymer-based 3D printing at the TED conference. It is believed that polymer-based 3D printing will pave the way for the industry to move forward from simple prototyping to 3D manufacturing.

20 Mar 2015

Scientists Develop Superior Flexible Solar Cell Modules and Transparent Electrodes

Scientists from the Empa-led EU project 'TREASORES', have demonstrated novel silver-based transparent electrodes and prototype flexible solar cell modules that are capable of performing better than materials that are currently being used.

20 Mar 2015

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

Coperion to Move to New Facility in Nanjing Jiangning District in September 2015

Nickel Bellows Replace Angled Gearbox in RDS Cryogenic Project

MIT Researchers Develop Tissue Simulant Gels to Protect Brain Against Severe Impacts

Coperion Debuts STS Twin Screw Compounding Extruders at Chinaplas 2015

PI Introduces Q-614 Miniature Rotation Positioning System for Micromanipulation Applications

CPI Joins UK Based Collaboration to Drive Commercialisation of Improved Powder Based Consumer Products

Chinaplas 2015: ProTec Polymer Processing to Highlight New Generation of SSP Tumble Reactors for Material Treatment

KROHNE Collaborates to Create E-Learning Resource on Functional Safety in the Process Industry

Carbon3D Presents its Novel CLIP Technology to Revolutionize 3D Printing

Scientists Develop Superior Flexible Solar Cell Modules and Transparent Electrodes

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

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Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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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

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2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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