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Mitsui Chemicals Augments Polypropylene Production to Address Growing Demands of Automotive Sector

Mitsui Chemicals (TOKYO:4183; President & CEO: Toshikazu Tanaka) and Prime Polymer, a Mitsui Chemicals subsidiary, announced a 21,000 ton augmentation of polypropylene production in the United States (Advanced Composites) and a 13,000 ton augmentation in Mexico (Advanced Composites Mexicana) to meet growing demands of the automotive materials sector.

8 Nov 2013

Toyoda Gosei to Showcase Latest Innovations for Eco-Friendly Vehicles at Tokyo Motor Show

Toyoda Gosei is exhibiting at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show held at the Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 22 through Dec. 1, 2013.

7 Nov 2013

Saint-Gobain Provides Sapphire-Engineered Transparent Armor for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Launcher

The United States Army and Marine Corps received its 100th set of sapphire-engineered armor to make the bulletproof windshields and door windows of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Launcher significantly safer and more durable. Saint-Gobain Crystals, part of the Saint-Gobain family of companies, provided the breakthrough, sapphire based technology. The New Hampshire National Guard, based in Nashua, was the first to have its rocket launchers retrofitted.

7 Nov 2013

Novelis Announces Increase in Price of Aluminum Automotive Sheet Products for North American Market

Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced a price increase on its aluminum automotive sheet products in North America.

5 Nov 2013

Goodyear’s New Winter Tire Delivers Consistent Grip with Optimized Polymer Blend and Silica Tread Compound

In many parts of North America, the cold is coming, along with the prospects of ice, snow, slush and generally sloppy weather for driving. According to the tire experts at Goodyear, now marks the time for drivers to actively prepare their vehicles for what lies ahead.

4 Nov 2013

Daimler Selects BASF Paints for Production of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in Russia

Mercedes-Benz Vans and BASF have joined forces in the growth market of Russia. BASF is supplying all of the paints for the recently launched production of the Sprinter Classic van. Mercedes-Benz Vans manufactures the Sprinter Classic for the Russian market in cooperation with the Russian partner GAZ at the Gorky automotive plant in Nizhny Novgorod, around 400 kilometers east of Moscow. For the finish, the manufacturers are using 100 percent BASF products, both for the e-coat and for primers, topcoats and clearcoats.

From BASF Corporation 31 Oct 2013

BASF to Exhibit Restyled Vehicle and Latest in Car Color Technology at SEMA

BASF will reveal a restyled vehicle, host celebrity autograph sessions and present the latest in car color technology from their Glasurit®, R-M® and Carizzma Colors™ paint lines at booth 21441 at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association ( SEMA ) Show, Nov. 5 to Nov. 8 in Las Vegas.

From BASF Corporation 30 Oct 2013

BMW Group Becomes a Member of AVnu Alliance

AVnu Alliance, is pleased to announce that BMW Group is the newest member to join the industry consortium that certifies Audio Video Bridging (AVB) products for interoperability. The membership from BMW Group, the German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company, marks the growth of AVnu Alliance in the automotive industry and helps the progression of AVB systems within motor vehicles.

28 Oct 2013

Momentive Specialty Chemicals to Form Joint Venture with Kanoria Chemicals & Industries

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (“Momentive Specialty Chemicals” or the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited (“Kanoria”) to form a joint venture (“JV”) that would construct a new phenolic specialty resins plant in India at Kanoria’s existing production facility at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 25 Oct 2013

Novelis Expands Automotive Aluminum Sheet Capacity in Oswego, New York

Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today commissioned a $200 million expansion of its rolling operations in Oswego, NY. The expansion increases the company's North American capacity for producing aluminum sheet for the automotive industry by 240,000 tons, five times the company's existing capacity in the region.

From Novelis Corp 25 Oct 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.

Automotive Materials News

Mitsui Chemicals Augments Polypropylene Production to Address Growing Demands of Automotive Sector

Toyoda Gosei to Showcase Latest Innovations for Eco-Friendly Vehicles at Tokyo Motor Show

Saint-Gobain Provides Sapphire-Engineered Transparent Armor for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Launcher

Novelis Announces Increase in Price of Aluminum Automotive Sheet Products for North American Market

Goodyear’s New Winter Tire Delivers Consistent Grip with Optimized Polymer Blend and Silica Tread Compound

Daimler Selects BASF Paints for Production of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in Russia

BASF to Exhibit Restyled Vehicle and Latest in Car Color Technology at SEMA

BMW Group Becomes a Member of AVnu Alliance

Momentive Specialty Chemicals to Form Joint Venture with Kanoria Chemicals & Industries

Novelis Expands Automotive Aluminum Sheet Capacity in Oswego, New York

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

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

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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?

Automotive Materials News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

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

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