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New Silicone based Emulsion from Dow Corning Improves Paint and Render Performace

Dow Corning
recently introduced Dow Corning® IE-2404 Emulsion, a new chemistry that
improves performance in silicone resin emulsion paints when used as a co-binder.
Formulators of paint and facade renders will achieve significant benefits using
this emulsion, including lower water absorption, increased permeability to water
vapor, improved weatherability, and reduced dirt pickup.

From Dow Corning 18 Jan 2009

Industry's First 400 Amp Plasma Arc Metal Cutting System Now Available

Hypertherm, the world leader in plasma arc metal cutting technology, is building upon its industry leading HyPerformance® technology with the launch of the industry's first HyPerformance 400 amp system.

18 Jan 2009

Faux Stacked Stone Corners Allow DIY'ers to Create Professional Finish

Texture Plus, the
maker of high impact textured faux stone panels, introduces new Stacked Stone
Corners. The new line of Stacked Stone Corners are designed to coordinate perfectly
with the popular line of faux Stacked Stone panels.

18 Jan 2009

Qatar to Get Aluminium Research and Training Center

Hydro
will establish a research and training center in Qatar, called the Hydro Technology
Center. The center will be located at the Qatar Science & Technology Park
in Doha, and is scheduled to open this spring. An agreement between Hydro and
Qatar Science & Technology Park was signed on Wednesday.

15 Jan 2009

Dow Corning Education Center Awarded Eco-Center Status

An education center at Dow
Corning’s manufacturing site in the UK has been awarded Eco-Center
status because of the high level of sustainability practices it follows.

From Dow Corning 15 Jan 2009

BASF Showcase Sustainable Construction Technologies in Abu Dhabi

As a leading global partner to the construction industry, BASF
is exhibiting at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
from January 19 to 21, 2009. The event is hosted by the project organization
for the future city of Masdar, which aims to set new standards with a zero-carbon
energy supply system. Masdar is scheduled to be ready for occupation by 50,000
people in 2016.

15 Jan 2009

IBM Becomes the First to be Awarded More than 4000 US Patents in a Year

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it earned 4,186 U.S. patents in 2008, becoming the first company ever to earn more than 4,000 U.S. patents in a single year. IBM's 2008 patent issuances are nearly triple Hewlett-...

14 Jan 2009

Airbus Starts Construction of trhe Final Assembly of New High-Efficiency Widebody Aircraft

Today, Airbus starts construction work on the final assembly line for the A350 XWB, the new highly efficient wide-body aircraft scheduled to enter service in 2013. The 74,000 m2 factory will house the first stages of ...

14 Jan 2009

Air Products Complete Construction of Carbon Monoxide Coldbox for Chinese Petrochemical Company

Air Products (NYSE: APD), a leading supplier of industrial gases and equipment, has completed the manufacturing of a world-scale carbon monoxide (CO) coldbox at its cryogenic equipment manufacturing facility in Caojing, ...

13 Jan 2009

Stanford Establishes $100m Research Institute to Find Alternative Energy Sources

Recognizing that energy is at the heart of many of the world's tribulations - economic, environmental and political - Stanford is establishing a $100 million research institute to focus intently on energy issues, Pre...

12 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.

Building and Construction News

New Silicone based Emulsion from Dow Corning Improves Paint and Render Performace

Industry's First 400 Amp Plasma Arc Metal Cutting System Now Available

Faux Stacked Stone Corners Allow DIY'ers to Create Professional Finish

Qatar to Get Aluminium Research and Training Center

Dow Corning Education Center Awarded Eco-Center Status

BASF Showcase Sustainable Construction Technologies in Abu Dhabi

IBM Becomes the First to be Awarded More than 4000 US Patents in a Year

Airbus Starts Construction of trhe Final Assembly of New High-Efficiency Widebody Aircraft

Air Products Complete Construction of Carbon Monoxide Coldbox for Chinese Petrochemical Company

Stanford Establishes $100m Research Institute to Find Alternative Energy Sources

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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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?

Building and Construction News

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

4The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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Editorial Highlights