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DSM Announce Investment in Developing Medical Device Technology

DSM Venturing, the corporate venturing unit of Royal DSM N.V., today announces that it has made an investment in the new business incubator in the field of medical devices Accelerated Technologies II, L.P. (ATP). The inv...

13 Oct 2008

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) Technology is the Future of Lighting Solutions

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) is one of the most promising lighting technology for future lighting solutions. The OLED technology is the first real area light source technology in history. It overcomes traditi...

12 Oct 2008

New Directionally Aligned Carbon Nanotube Material Shows Unique Adhesive Force

The race for the best "gecko foot" dry adhesive got a new competitor this week with a stronger and more practical material reported in the journal Science by a team of researchers from four U.S. institutions.

10 Oct 2008

DuPont CoatingSolutions Named the “Supplier of the Year”

DuPont CoatingSolutions has been named the “Supplier of the Year” for the third consecutive year by Central Plastics of Shawnee, Okla. The award recognizes suppliers that demonstrate exemplary performance in ...

10 Oct 2008

BASF Launch New Bacteria-Free Plastics

BASF is now offering a plastic that has the property of killing microbes. This material belongs to the specialties found in the styrene plastic product line. It goes by the name Luran® S BX 13042 and is currently ...

10 Oct 2008

BASF Launch New Polymer to Enhance Liquid Detergents

BASF is adding a low molecular weight modified polymer to its range of active ingredients for liquid detergents.

10 Oct 2008

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Showcase New Thermal Conductivity Gap Filters

The Composites Division of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation (SGPPL) showcased two of its newest offerings -- the ThermaCool(R) line of gap fillers, and the COHRlastic(R) R10400 M silicone sponge -- at the Na...

8 Oct 2008

Superabsorbent Polyester Material Keeps Feet Dry in All Weathers

Come rain or sunshine, children prefer to run around outdoors. But the fun is soon over if they get wet feet while hopping through the puddles. Rain boots may keep the moisture out, but they quickly turn into miniature foot saunas.

7 Oct 2008

Nanotechnology Paves Way for Drug Discovery by up to 10,000 times Faster than Current Methods

The "Lab-on-Bead" process will screen millions of chemicals simultaneously using tiny plastic beads so small that 1,000 of them would fit across a human hair.

7 Oct 2008

SABIC Showcase New Technologies for Bus and Rail Applications in the Transportation Industry

A jump in ridership due to the recent hike in gasoline prices has challenged public transportation agencies to accommodate more passengers while maintaining safety and performance. In booth #3353 at the American Public T...

7 Oct 2008

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

DSM Announce Investment in Developing Medical Device Technology

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) Technology is the Future of Lighting Solutions

New Directionally Aligned Carbon Nanotube Material Shows Unique Adhesive Force

DuPont CoatingSolutions Named the “Supplier of the Year”

BASF Launch New Bacteria-Free Plastics

BASF Launch New Polymer to Enhance Liquid Detergents

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Showcase New Thermal Conductivity Gap Filters

Superabsorbent Polyester Material Keeps Feet Dry in All Weathers

Nanotechnology Paves Way for Drug Discovery by up to 10,000 times Faster than Current Methods

SABIC Showcase New Technologies for Bus and Rail Applications in the Transportation Industry

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

Optimization Of The Absorption Solution For Measuring Bromine Content In Polystyrene Using Combustion IC

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

4Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Drive Electrolyte Innovation

5Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

6Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Batteries Could Address Future Lithium Shortages

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