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Borouge Eye Further Polyolefin Expansion in Middle East

Borouge, the leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions today announced that it has initiated the feasibility study for Borouge 3: a further expansion of its polyolefin operations in Abu Dhabi to a...

From Borouge 8 Apr 2008

New Highly Dependable Method for Detecting Gunshot Residue

Scientists in Texas are reporting development of an highly dependable, rapid, and inexpensive new method for identifying the presence of gunshot residue (GSR).

8 Apr 2008

BASF Releases Shoe that Adapts to All Weather Conditions

IQTEX and BASF have jointly developed a unique, intelligent system which adapts shoes to suit weather conditions.

6 Apr 2008

First All-Plastic Modular Design Plastic Shrink Wrapping Machine in the World

Protective packaging is essential when transporting high-quality products. A multitude of sophisticated packaging machines is available on the market to cater for the wide range of product shapes and sizes. In contras...

6 Apr 2008

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

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

Borouge Eye Further Polyolefin Expansion in Middle East

New Highly Dependable Method for Detecting Gunshot Residue

BASF Releases Shoe that Adapts to All Weather Conditions

First All-Plastic Modular Design Plastic Shrink Wrapping Machine in the World

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

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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How Nanoindentation Advances Fracture Toughness Testing

Game-Changing Advances in Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace Systems

Nanoscale Characterization of 2D Materials Achieved with AFM

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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

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

2Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

3“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

4Microwave Technology Revolutionizes Clean Hydrogen Production

5Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

6Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

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Editorial Highlights