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Burundi Cement Company Announces Record Production

Burundi's first and only cement producer, the Burundi Cement Company (BUCECO), doubled its production and profits in its first two years of operations and is expected to reach capacity later this year, founder and ow...

18 Mar 2013

Comprehensive Report on Chinese Market for Extruded Polystyrene Foam Boards

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 Research Report on China Extruded Polystyrene Foam Board Industry" report to their offering.

18 Mar 2013

Polymer Roofing Company Launches Home Exterior Color Contest

DaVinci Roofscapes®, the color leader in the polymer roofing industry, launches a home exterior color contest on March 18, 2013. Open to all homeowners nationwide, the "Shake it Up" Exterior Color Contest includes a $5,000 cash grand prize to help the winner add color to the exterior of his or her home.

16 Mar 2013

K-State Civil Engineers Develop Greener Concrete Using Biofuel Byproducts

Kansas State University civil engineers are developing the right mix to reduce concrete's carbon footprint and make it stronger. Their innovative ingredient: biofuel byproducts.

15 Mar 2013

Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Recognizes Members with Technical Division Awards

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) recognized more than 60 of its members with division-level awards during the Society’s 142nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition held in San Antonio, Texas, March 3 – 7, 2013.

15 Mar 2013

C.M.A. Supply Becomes a Distributor of Propex' Fibermesh Concrete Reinforcing Fibers

Propex Operating Company, LLC announced today that Fibermesh®, the leading brand of concrete reinforcing fibers, will expand distribution with C.M.A. Supply Co., Inc., a leading supplier of construction materials. Fibermesh will now be available through C.M.A. Supply's distribution centers throughout Indiana and Kentucky.

15 Mar 2013

BASF Launches North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials

BASF SE has launched a research initiative called "North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials" through which it is collaborating with Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst.

From BASF Corporation 11 Mar 2013

Seaweed Balls Processed into Insulating Building Material

Throughout fall, winter and spring, Mediterranean beaches are littered with little balls of seaweed leaves from the Posidonia oceanica plant, more commonly known as Neptune grass.

8 Mar 2013

Demand for Green Building Materials to Grow 11% Annually to $86.6 Billion Through 2017

Green construction is moving from a niche to the mainstream. Interest in joining the green construction market is growing. Regulatory instruments, governmental initiatives and financial support mechanisms, together with growing consumer awareness and expectations, all put pressure on construction market participants to adopt more green practices.

6 Mar 2013

Tarkett Launches High Performance Resilient Planks Collection for Heavy Traffic Commercial Areas

Expanding on its industry-leading, comprehensive product portfolio, Tarkett, worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, introduces its I.D. Inspiration High Performance Resilient Planks collection.

5 Mar 2013

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

Burundi Cement Company Announces Record Production

Comprehensive Report on Chinese Market for Extruded Polystyrene Foam Boards

Polymer Roofing Company Launches Home Exterior Color Contest

K-State Civil Engineers Develop Greener Concrete Using Biofuel Byproducts

Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Recognizes Members with Technical Division Awards

C.M.A. Supply Becomes a Distributor of Propex' Fibermesh Concrete Reinforcing Fibers

BASF Launches North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials

Seaweed Balls Processed into Insulating Building Material

Demand for Green Building Materials to Grow 11% Annually to $86.6 Billion Through 2017

Tarkett Launches High Performance Resilient Planks Collection for Heavy Traffic Commercial Areas

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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Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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 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

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

4Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

5Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

6NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

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