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Bruckner to Sell Share in Blow Film Extrusion Company to Reifenhauser

Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik, Troisdorf and Brückner Technology Holding GmbH, Siegsdorf announce that retroactively as of January 1, 2009 all their equity interests in Kiefel Extrusion GmbH, W...

From Brückner Group USA Inc. 24 Aug 2009

Dotmar Helps Engineers Design with Thermoplastics

As engineering plastics replace metals in many applications, engineers are required to come to grips with the different performance parameters to ensure they specify the right thermoplastic material for the application.

From Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd 24 Aug 2009

Coperion Improves and Extends Range of Waterring Pelletizers of Polystyrene and Polyoxymethylene

Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart/Germany, has not only improved its range of WRG waterring pelletizers for the pelletizing of polystyrene (PS) and polyoxymethylene (POM) but also extended it by the addition of new sizes of machine.

From Linde plc 24 Aug 2009

Plastics Found to Decompose Faster than Expected in the Sea, But Release Toxic Substances

In the first study to look at what happens over the years to the billions of pounds of plastic waste floating in the world's oceans, scientists are reporting that plastics - reputed to be virtually indestructible - decompose with surprising speed and release potentially toxic substances into the water.

23 Aug 2009

Newly Developed Pillows Combine Confort and Hygiene

Bayer MaterialScience and comfort products manufacturer Zentia have jointly developed a pillow that offers users improved comfort and hygiene. For the new Seafoam pillow the latest product and design technology is ap...

21 Aug 2009

Materials Advances for Medical Applications go on Show at IVAM Product Market

COMPAMED, the international leading trade fair for the supplier market of medical manufacturing, opens its doors in the scope of MEDICA from November 18 to 20, 2009 in Düsseldorf, Germany, again. Experts of the medi...

21 Aug 2009

Integrated System Helps Plastic Extruders Work More Efficiently and Save Energy

To simplify monitoring of all extrusion line parameters, Battenfeld Extrusions-technik GmbH, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany has now developed a modular con-cept consisting of three components: energy monitoring, production monitor-ing and maintenance monitoring.

20 Aug 2009

Fish Inspire Researchers to Develop New Smart Materials

The remarkable ability of fish to maneuver in tight places, or to hover in one area efficiently, or to accelerate in a seemingly effortless fashion has researchers wondering if they can create smarter materials that emulate the biology of these vertebrates.

19 Aug 2009

VAST Composite Pavers Made from Recycled Materials Meet EPA Guidelines

VAST Enterprises, LLC announced that VAST Composite Pavers meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) for patio blocks: 90 to 100 percent recovered content. VAST Composite Pa...

19 Aug 2009

DuPont Zytel Used to Make Revolutionary Digital Thermostat for Cars

Traditional “analog” thermostat temperature-control systems for vehicles will soon be a technology of the past if inventor Tom Hollis has his way. Switching to digital can manage critical fluid systems in a way that significantly improves fuel economy, reduces emissions and engine driveline wear to help extend the life of fluids critical in the operation of engine components.

19 Aug 2009

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.

Plastics and Polymers News

Bruckner to Sell Share in Blow Film Extrusion Company to Reifenhauser

Dotmar Helps Engineers Design with Thermoplastics

Coperion Improves and Extends Range of Waterring Pelletizers of Polystyrene and Polyoxymethylene

Plastics Found to Decompose Faster than Expected in the Sea, But Release Toxic Substances

Newly Developed Pillows Combine Confort and Hygiene

Materials Advances for Medical Applications go on Show at IVAM Product Market

Integrated System Helps Plastic Extruders Work More Efficiently and Save Energy

Fish Inspire Researchers to Develop New Smart Materials

VAST Composite Pavers Made from Recycled Materials Meet EPA Guidelines

DuPont Zytel Used to Make Revolutionary Digital Thermostat for Cars

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

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

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

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High-Precision TNb Analysis in Water Using ISO 20236 Standards

What is the Difference Between Glass and Ceramics?

The Hidden Dangers of BPA in Plastic Water Bottles and How to Test for Them

How to Optimize Semiconductor Lithography with Multi-Sensor Metrology

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?

Plastics and Polymers News

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

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

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

2Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

3Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

4New Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

5Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Drive Electrolyte Innovation

6Manganese-Based Cathode Technology Accelerates Lithium-Ion Battery Innovation

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Editorial Highlights