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New Self-Assembling Molecular Systems Hold Key to Future of Microchip Production

Using a novel system based on molecules that can assemble themselves into precise patterns, MIT researchers have come up with a way of beating size limitations that would otherwise crimp improvements in data-storage media and electronic microchips.

15 Aug 2008

Coperion Delivers Two of the Biggest Polyoxymethylene (POM) Compounding Lines to China

Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer GmbH & Co. KG, Stuttgart/Germany, has delivered its two so far biggest compounding lines for polyoxymethylene (POM) to a company in the eastern part of China. Having been put into ...

From Coperion GmbH 15 Aug 2008

Manufacturer of Next Generation Polymer-Based Products Settles Intellectual Property Agreement

Memry Corporation , an American Stock Exchange listed company focused on high-value engineering of nitinol-based and polymer-based next generation products for the medical device industry, announced today that it has ent...

15 Aug 2008

Nano-Coating Film Shows Effect Against Bacteria Cells

Chemical Engineers in Switzerland have created a plastic film that’s up to 1000 times more effective at killing E. coli bacteria cells than conventional methods. The team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Tech...

15 Aug 2008

Scientists Developing High-Performance Energy Storage Units for Hybrid Motors

Hybrid technology combines the advantages of combustion engines and electric motors. Scientists are developing high-performance energy storage units, a prerequisite for effective hybrid motors. The vehicle is powered ...

14 Aug 2008

New High Performance Thermoplastic Improves Performance of Valves

PPL suggests replacing the metal poppets in the valves with poppets made of VICTREX PEEK polymer, a high performance thermoplastic. Substituting plastic for metal maintains strength while improving corrosion resistance, reducing weight, and allowing for greater design flexibility.

14 Aug 2008

Malvern Particle Size Analyzers Help Ensure Exceptional Product Quality at Ferrari Granulati

Ferrari Granulati, a leading supplier of marble granulates
and powders, is using a number of different real-time particle size analyzers
from the Malvern
Instruments range to achieve exceptional product quality at competitive
variable cost.

14 Aug 2008

Sabic Unleash New High-Tech Plastic Films to Combat Counterfeitters

Border security and other threats, such as identity theft, are driving the development and use of electronic identity security documents that can resist compromise by incorporating a variety of sophisticated graphic technologies like laser marking.

13 Aug 2008

DuPont Receives Award from Eaton Corporation for Excellence in Engineering Polymers

Of the thousands of Eaton suppliers around the world, these are the best in terms of quality, productivity, innovation and technology.

13 Aug 2008

Solutia Inc. Announce Price Increase for All Polyethylene Products

In response to dramatically increasing raw material costs, the Plastic Products Unit of Solutia Inc. began raising prices during July. The price increases are going into effect immediately, and where necessary, according...

13 Aug 2008

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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

New Self-Assembling Molecular Systems Hold Key to Future of Microchip Production

Coperion Delivers Two of the Biggest Polyoxymethylene (POM) Compounding Lines to China

Manufacturer of Next Generation Polymer-Based Products Settles Intellectual Property Agreement

Nano-Coating Film Shows Effect Against Bacteria Cells

Scientists Developing High-Performance Energy Storage Units for Hybrid Motors

New High Performance Thermoplastic Improves Performance of Valves

Malvern Particle Size Analyzers Help Ensure Exceptional Product Quality at Ferrari Granulati

Sabic Unleash New High-Tech Plastic Films to Combat Counterfeitters

DuPont Receives Award from Eaton Corporation for Excellence in Engineering Polymers

Solutia Inc. Announce Price Increase for All Polyethylene Products

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

2Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

3Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

4New Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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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