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New Landmark Building in Downtown Miami Makes Dramatic Architectural Statement Using SageGlass

A new landmark building in downtown Miami is saving energy and making a dramatic architectural statement using dynamically tintable SageGlass®, a product of Saint-Gobain.

19 Jun 2014

AIA Convention 2014: Dow Corning to Highlight Advanced Insulation, Air Barrier System, and Structural Glazing Sealant

Dow Corning to feature high-performance insulation, air and water barrier, structural glazing sealant at 2014 AIA Convention in Chicago

From Dow Corning 16 Jun 2014

BASF Introduces High Build, Exterior Protective Coating, Tersus Color Coat

The Wall Systems business of BASF Corporation, a leading manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), stucco and air/water-resistive barriers, today announced the launch of Tersus Color Coat.

From BASF Corporation 9 Jun 2014

PPG Strengthens Architectural Coatings Product Portfolio with Homax Group Acquisition

PPG Industries today announced that its North American architectural coatings business has reached a definitive agreement to acquire The Homax Group, Inc., a supplier of decorative wall and ceiling texture repair products.

From PPG Industries Inc. 6 Jun 2014

LATICRETE Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire DuPont Surface Care Business

LATICRETE and DuPont announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for LATICRETE to purchase the DuPont Surface Care business. The transaction is expected to close later this month, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

6 Jun 2014

Bayer MaterialScience’s New Reflective White Polycarbonate Grades Help Deliver Design-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Lighting

The business of lighting is changing rapidly. Because of its sustainability, LED lighting is gaining popularity in our living rooms and offices as well as the cars we drive.

6 Jun 2014

Novel Titanium Dioxide Roof Tile Coating Removes Smog-Causing Nitrogen Oxides

A team of University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering students created a roof tile coating that when applied to an average-sized residential roof breaks down the same amount of smog-causing nitrogen oxides per year as a car driven 11,000 miles.

5 Jun 2014

Eco Building Products Enters into Definitive Agreements for $3.4M in Financing

Eco Building Products, Inc., a manufacturer of treated wood products that are protected against fire, mold/mycotoxins, fungus, rot-decay, wood ingesting insects and termites by our proprietary eco-friendly WoodSurfaceFil...

5 Jun 2014

Ossen to Supply Coated Steel Wire for Bridge Construction Projects in South Korea

Ossen Innovation Co., Ltd. ("Ossen" or the "Company"), a China-based manufacturer of an array of plain surface, rare earth and zinc coated pre-stressed steel materials, today announced that it has received new sales contracts to supply its coated steel wire for cables used for the construction of five bridges in South Korea, including the Saecheonnyeon bridge, Jangja bridge, Bubal bridge, Daedeok 2nd bridge and Gujeuk bridge. Product delivery is expected in June 2014.

3 Jun 2014

Sherwin-Williams Enters JV to Launch Premier Paints Company in Saudi Arabia

Sherwin-Williams has expanded its services in the Middle East after establishing a new business in Saudi Arabia.

From The Sherwin-Williams Company 13 May 2014

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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.

Building and Construction News

New Landmark Building in Downtown Miami Makes Dramatic Architectural Statement Using SageGlass

AIA Convention 2014: Dow Corning to Highlight Advanced Insulation, Air Barrier System, and Structural Glazing Sealant

BASF Introduces High Build, Exterior Protective Coating, Tersus Color Coat

PPG Strengthens Architectural Coatings Product Portfolio with Homax Group Acquisition

LATICRETE Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire DuPont Surface Care Business

Bayer MaterialScience’s New Reflective White Polycarbonate Grades Help Deliver Design-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Lighting

Novel Titanium Dioxide Roof Tile Coating Removes Smog-Causing Nitrogen Oxides

Eco Building Products Enters into Definitive Agreements for $3.4M in Financing

Ossen to Supply Coated Steel Wire for Bridge Construction Projects in South Korea

Sherwin-Williams Enters JV to Launch Premier Paints Company in Saudi Arabia

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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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 are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

1New Hydrogel-Polymer Adhesive Promises Stronger, Safer Medical Implants

2Bee Product-Loaded Chitosan-Gelatin Films for Wound Dressing Applications

3Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

4Improving Battery Safety: A Lab-Scale Approach Using the Thermal Runaway Factor

5Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

6Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

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