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Maintenance-Free Boat Constructed Using Outokumpu Stainless Steel

Swedish Steel Yachts (SSY) has built a new stainless steel boat named “Elvira” using Outokumpu duplex stainless steel. This innovative boat is the first boat to be constructed completely out of stainless steel and can withstand harsh winter weather conditions.

From Outokumpu Stainless, Inc. 23 Sep 2014

CNH Industrial Invests $24 Million for Expansion of Construction Equipment Production

CNH Industrial N.V. announced it is investing $24 million to expand production in Burlington, Iowa with the addition of the company's crawler dozer production line. The capital goods company is increasing its existing presence in the city by adding the new production line to its manufacturing plant.

7 Aug 2014

Glass Flake and Plaster Mixture Can Absorb and Release Considerably More Moisture

Almost nothing worries tenants and homeowners more than mildewed or moldy walls. The black spots are not just ugly; they also pose a danger to people's health. More than anything else, stringent insulation standards governing living spaces can lead to more moisture, which is the main cause of mildew or mold.

1 Aug 2014

Novel Cost Effective Process to Transform Unwanted Forest Trees into Structural Building Material

An estimated 56 million acres of national forests are critically under-managed according to the Forest Products Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service.

25 Jul 2014

$Global Refractory Material Market Forecast to Grow at 3.56% CAGR$

Global Refractory Material Market Forecast to Grow at 3.56% CAGR

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Refractory Material Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 18 Jul 2014

JE Berkowitz to Produce Architectural Insulation Modules Utilizing Dow Corning Vacuum Insulation Panels

Responding to the need for high-performance insulation solutions for the architectural curtainwall market, industry leaders Dow Corning Corporation and JE Berkowitz, LP Architectural Glass have announced an agreement under which JE Berkowitz will manufacture Dow Corning® Architectural Insulation Modules utilizing Dow Corning® Vacuum Insulation Panels.

From Dow Corning 14 Jul 2014

New Alloy Vibration Dampers Demonstrate 10 Times Longer Fatigue Life

Takenaka Corporation, in collaboration with the National Institute for Materials Science (hereafter referred to as NIMS) and Awaji Materia Co., Ltd., jointly developed vibration dampers made of a new alloy, which has about 10 times longer low-cycle fatigue life than the steel material in common use today for vibration dampers.

7 Jul 2014

Forecast Report on Global Concrete Superplasticizer Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Concrete Superplasticizer (SNF, PC, SMF & MLS) Market Forecasts & Opportunities 2014-2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 7 Jul 2014

Innovative Light Transmissive Carpet Wins Mixology14 Award

The highly sought Mix Interior's Product of the Year Award has been presented to Desso at this year's Mixology Awards for its pioneering light transmissive carpet. Held in London on 26th June, the prestigious Mixology14 ceremony was attended by 1000 Industry insiders across the commercial interiors' sector.

2 Jul 2014

Marubeni Sumitomo Consortium Awards Bredero Shaw $50 Million Coating Services Contract for South Stream Offshore Pipeline

ShawCor Ltd. today announced its pipe coating division, Bredero Shaw, has received a contract with a value of approximately US$50 million from Marubeni Sumitomo Consortium for coating services for Line 2 of the South Stream Offshore Pipeline.

1 Jul 2014

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

Maintenance-Free Boat Constructed Using Outokumpu Stainless Steel

CNH Industrial Invests $24 Million for Expansion of Construction Equipment Production

Glass Flake and Plaster Mixture Can Absorb and Release Considerably More Moisture

Novel Cost Effective Process to Transform Unwanted Forest Trees into Structural Building Material

Global Refractory Material Market Forecast to Grow at 3.56% CAGR

JE Berkowitz to Produce Architectural Insulation Modules Utilizing Dow Corning Vacuum Insulation Panels

New Alloy Vibration Dampers Demonstrate 10 Times Longer Fatigue Life

Forecast Report on Global Concrete Superplasticizer Market

Innovative Light Transmissive Carpet Wins Mixology14 Award

Marubeni Sumitomo Consortium Awards Bredero Shaw $50 Million Coating Services Contract for South Stream Offshore Pipeline

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

4Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

5New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

6Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

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