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Silgan Holdings Acquires Leading Brazilian Composite Material Company

Silgan Holdings Inc. , a leading supplier of consumer goods packaging products, announced today, as part of its previously reported acquisition of Amcor Limited's White Cap closures business in Europe, Asia and South...

6 Apr 2008

3M Release Mini Right-Angle Receptacle Reducing Fabrication Time and Costs

In order to better serve high-volume manufacturers, 3M recently released a die-cast version of the Mini Delta Ribbon Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) Right-Angle Receptacle. The new die-cast version is weight-balanced ...

6 Apr 2008

Rohm and Haas Acquire Polymer Dispersions Business

Rohm and Haas Company said today it has completed the acquisition of FINNDISP, the polymer dispersions division of OY Forcit AB for €60 million (approximately US$85 million). FINNDISP, based in Hanko, Finland, m...

4 Apr 2008

MIT Class Explores Controversial Pyramid Theory With Scale Model

Even though they are among the best-known structures on Earth, the pyramids of Egypt may still hold surprises. This spring, an MIT class is testing a controversial theory that some of the giant blocks that make up the gr...

3 Apr 2008

Bayer MaterialScience Teams Up With Carbon Nanotube Manufacturer for New Thermoplastic Materials

The excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical strength of Baytubes® carbon nanotubes were the decisive factors leading to a cooperation agreement on thermoplastics between Bayer MaterialScience AG and Clariant...

3 Apr 2008

Cereplast Receives ISO Recognition for World Class Management System

Cereplast, Inc. , manufacturer of proprietary, bio-based, sustainable plastics, achieved ISO9001:2000 certification from the International Standardization Organization (ISO) for its world-class Management System. Cere...

3 Apr 2008

New Smart Lightweight Aircraft Wings Soars With Eco Friendly Properties

Nowadays it’s easy to hop on a plane and fly to London or spend a romantic weekend in Paris for just a few euros – if the volume of air traffic is increasing, one of the main reasons is the low tariffs. Fr...

2 Apr 2008

Eastman Sells Off Asset For Over US $354 million

Eastman Chemical Company today announced it has completed the sale of its European PET and PTA assets to Indorama. Included in the sale are Eastman’s PET facility and related businesses in the United Kingdom and it...

2 Apr 2008

Trelleborg Completes Acquisition of India Sealing Operation

Through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, Trelleborg has entered into an agreement to acquire an outstanding privately owned minority share (20 percent) in Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India, thereby becomi...

1 Apr 2008

Engineering Plastics Play Their Role in Water Conservation

Despite being one of the driest countries on Earth, many people are surprised to learn that Australians are among the highest per capita users of water in the world. As world population has tripled, and water use has inc...

31 Mar 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

Silgan Holdings Acquires Leading Brazilian Composite Material Company

3M Release Mini Right-Angle Receptacle Reducing Fabrication Time and Costs

Rohm and Haas Acquire Polymer Dispersions Business

MIT Class Explores Controversial Pyramid Theory With Scale Model

Bayer MaterialScience Teams Up With Carbon Nanotube Manufacturer for New Thermoplastic Materials

Cereplast Receives ISO Recognition for World Class Management System

New Smart Lightweight Aircraft Wings Soars With Eco Friendly Properties

Eastman Sells Off Asset For Over US $354 million

Trelleborg Completes Acquisition of India Sealing Operation

Engineering Plastics Play Their Role in Water Conservation

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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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

Exploring a Cost-Efficient Method of Polyol Quality Control

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

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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

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