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Brazillian Plastics Manufacturer Receives Quality Assurance Certification for the Automotive Sector

Radici Plastics Ltda – a Brazilian company belonging to the RadiciGroup Plastics Area – has received the ISO/TS 16949:2002 Quality Management System Certification for the automotive sector. Radici Plastics Lt...

26 Jan 2009

Wacker to Promote Sustainaible Solutions for Coatings, Construction and Adhesives at ECS Show

Wacker's focus at ECS in Nuremberg will be on sustainable product solutions from the fields of coatings,
construction and adhesives: innovative dispersible polymer powders for use in
durable elastic sealing slurries and self-leveling compounds without added superplasticizer;
a particularly user-friendly dispersion free of ammonia, superplasticizers and
solvents; and a novel polymer for use in sprayed concrete for tunnel lining
and applications in mining and underground construction.

26 Jan 2009

ASM to Highlight Next Generation Advances in Heat Treatment of Aluminum, Titanium and Next-Generation Composites

Our goal is to provide an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in heat treating, which has such a strong influence on reducing weight, improving performance and providing greater cost-effectiveness in engineered systems

26 Jan 2009

Dow Chemical and Süd-Chemie Seeking Alternative Chemical Production Method

The collaborative research aims to convert synthesis gas (syngas), that can be derived from abundant resources such as coal or biomass, to "building block” chemicals in a more efficient and economical process.

26 Jan 2009

Stretchable Electrodes Help Study The Effects of Heart Attacks and Brain Injuries

Engineers at Purdue and
Stanford universities have created stretchable electrodes to study how cardiac
muscle cells, neurons and other cells react to mechanical stresses from heart
attacks, traumatic brain injuries and other diseases.

22 Jan 2009

Impregnated Plastic Disks Found to be Effective in Fighting Cancer

Bioengineers at Harvard University have shown that small plastic disks impregnated with tumor-specific antigens and implanted under the skin can reprogram the mammalian immune system to attack tumors. The research -- ...

22 Jan 2009

Plastics Replace Metal Engine Components in Turbo Diesel Nissan's

In one of the first commercial examples of under-the-hood metals replacement
by Nissan in the company's European operation, DuPont
Minlon and DuPont Zytel resins are being used for the rocker
and front cover on turbo diesel engines for the Japanese automaker's popular
Pathfinder model.

21 Jan 2009

Arburg Establishes Its Own Representation in the UAE

Since 1 January 2009, Arburg
has been officially represented in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with its own
sales and service office. The Arabplast, which took place from 10 to 13 January
in Dubai, provided the ideal forum for presenting the new Arburg organisation
and Allrounder technology to the Arabian trade public.

From Linde plc 21 Jan 2009

Leading Plastic Solutions Provider Inaugurates Chinese Logistic Hub

Borouge, a leading provider
of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has today inaugurated officially
the Guangzhou Logistics hub.

21 Jan 2009

The Smallest Possible Mechanical Switch Plus Electrical Switch

The smallest mechanical switch plus an electronic switch of a type never seen before. That’s how physicist Marius Trouwborst from the University of Groningen sums up the results of his PhD research on electric curr...

21 Jan 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

Brazillian Plastics Manufacturer Receives Quality Assurance Certification for the Automotive Sector

Wacker to Promote Sustainaible Solutions for Coatings, Construction and Adhesives at ECS Show

ASM to Highlight Next Generation Advances in Heat Treatment of Aluminum, Titanium and Next-Generation Composites

Dow Chemical and Süd-Chemie Seeking Alternative Chemical Production Method

Stretchable Electrodes Help Study The Effects of Heart Attacks and Brain Injuries

Impregnated Plastic Disks Found to be Effective in Fighting Cancer

Plastics Replace Metal Engine Components in Turbo Diesel Nissan's

Arburg Establishes Its Own Representation in the UAE

Leading Plastic Solutions Provider Inaugurates Chinese Logistic Hub

The Smallest Possible Mechanical Switch Plus Electrical Switch

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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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

3New Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

4Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

5Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Drive Electrolyte Innovation

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

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