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ThyssenKrupp Tailored Blanks Sold to Wuhan Iron and Steel

The sale of ThyssenKrupp Tailored Blanks to Wuhan Iron and Steel Corporation (WISCO)/China has been completed. Following approval by the responsible regulatory authorities, the closing took place today. The agreement to sell the company, which produces tailored steel blanks for the auto industry, was signed in September 2012.

1 Aug 2013

MESSRING to Build Cutting-Edge Vehicle Crash Test System for Daimler

MESSRING is building the world's most cutting-edge crash test systems for the new vehicle safety technology center of Daimler AG in Stuttgart-Sindelfingen. The construction of MESSRING's 100th crash test facility is in full progress. The project is scheduled for completion in 2016.

1 Aug 2013

Continental Boosts Investment to Address Demand for Electronic Integrated Parking Brakes

Continental, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, today announced plans to invest more than $35 million in its Henderson, North Carolina facility and create an additional 40 new jobs over the next five years. The driving force behind this investment is the increased demand in Electronic Integrated Parking Brake (e-IPB) production.

From Continental 1 Aug 2013

BASF’s New Shanghai Plant to Produce High Performance Resins and Electrocoat

BASF is investing around €90 million to set up a world-scale production plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in Shanghai, China. The new plant will produce high performance resins and electrocoat (e-coat). The start-up of the production line is planned for the second half of 2015. The plant will help to address the increasing demand for high quality coatings solutions in growing industries, notably the automotive industry, in Asia Pacific.

From BASF Corporation 31 Jul 2013

ThyssenKrupp Commences Building New Assembled Camshafts Production Facility at Chemnitz Plant

ThyssenKrupp has today begun building a new production facility for assembled camshafts at its Chemnitz plant. Sven Morlok, Saxony's State Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor and Transport, and Petra Wesseler, the Mayoress of Chemnitz responsible for urban development and construction, took part in the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction.

29 Jul 2013

Comprehensive Report on Global Markets for Tire Reinforcement Materials

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Tire Reinforcement Materials: Technologies and Global Markets

From Report Linker 23 Jul 2013

Russia’s Automotive Industry Needs to Speed up Modernization to Realize Growth Potential

Russia’s automotive industry, which has experienced an almost phoenix-like recovery since 2009, now needs to speed up the pace of its modernization if it hopes to realize its growth potential. Seven priorities will be critical to spurring its global competitiveness, according to a report released today by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

22 Jul 2013

Yamaha Motor WaveRunners Meet Lightweight and Buoyancy Requirements with BASF Foam

Thanks to the use of the particle foam E-por®, Yamaha Motor WaveRunners fulfill the requirements on lightweight and buoyancy according to ISO 13590 . E-por is installed in the front and side spaces of the body of the VX700S model by the Japanese manufacturers where it ensures the buoyancy of the PWC (personal water craft) due to its low density.

From BASF Corporation 12 Jul 2013

Research and Markets Adds New Report on Metal Stamping Industry in the US

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Metal Stamping Industry in the US 2012-2016" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 8 Jul 2013

BASF Upgrades and Expands Phenolic Resin Production Facility in Ludwigshafen

BASF is expanding and modernizing its production facility for its Koresin branded phenolic resin at its Ludwigshafen Verbund site.

6 Jul 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

ThyssenKrupp Tailored Blanks Sold to Wuhan Iron and Steel

MESSRING to Build Cutting-Edge Vehicle Crash Test System for Daimler

Continental Boosts Investment to Address Demand for Electronic Integrated Parking Brakes

BASF’s New Shanghai Plant to Produce High Performance Resins and Electrocoat

ThyssenKrupp Commences Building New Assembled Camshafts Production Facility at Chemnitz Plant

Comprehensive Report on Global Markets for Tire Reinforcement Materials

Russia’s Automotive Industry Needs to Speed up Modernization to Realize Growth Potential

Yamaha Motor WaveRunners Meet Lightweight and Buoyancy Requirements with BASF Foam

Research and Markets Adds New Report on Metal Stamping Industry in the US

BASF Upgrades and Expands Phenolic Resin Production Facility in Ludwigshafen

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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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?

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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