D3O, the British smart materials specialist, has developed a brand new range of cushioning materials specifically for footwear applications including athletic, industrial and military markets launching in July 2013. D3O is a ground ...
Tags: Footwear Cushioning Materials, Textile, smart materials
Pharmaceutical research and development company Serina Therapeutics has partnered with the Scripps Research Institute to jointly develop polymer-antibody drug conjugates (Polymer-ADCs). Terms and financial details of the deal have not ...
Tags: Polymer-Antibody Drug, Medicine
Asahi Kasei Group announces results for 1st quarter fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. Overview of Consolidated Results 1. Consolidated group results Although the US economy showed signs of recovery with improving employment during the ...
All of us are so much bounded by responsibilities that one does not get time for the things that are present around us. Normally, we do see things but donâEUR(TM)t take them much into notice. There are many more advancements happening ...
That renewable energy is the future of power production is crystal clear, but so too may be energy storage. Researchers at Penn State's Materials Research Institute are developing a thin and flexible glass, about one-tenth the thickness ...
Tags: glass, Construction
Capable of speeds up to 100 a minute in reclosable, MAP mode, the new Scirocco-ZIP uses either zipper or mini-hook profile yet can be changed over to produce pillow packs at speeds up to 150 a minute in less than 20 minutes, according to ...
A Japanese research group developed a sheet-like OLED light source that functions even after being crumpled. The group is led by Takao Someya, professor at the School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo. The minimum bending radius and ...
Tags: OLED Light, LED, Lighting
Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley have created touch-sensitive “electronic skin(e-skin)” through integrating three distinct electronic components including semiconducting carbon-nanotube transistors, ...
Tags: OLED Electronic, Lights
Open-top polypropylene containers manufacturer RPC Containers Oakham has developed new B&Q pails for Newlife Paints. The plastic pails incorporate 25% recycled content. RPC Oakham collaborated with UK's recycled plastics suppliers to ...
Tags: RPC Containers, Recyclable Plastic
INVISTA’s CORDURA brand expands its durable line of fabrics in its head-to-toe product portfolio with CORDURA Lite Plus and CORDURA Air Flow Technology (AFT) fabrics—debuting them at this year’s 2013 Outdoor Retailer ...
Tags: Cordura, Fabrics, Outdoor Retailer
Parylene is a material that is suitable for use on different surfaces due to its versatile nature. It is used in various areas by manufacturers as the obvious choice. This conformal polymer coating, Parylene, protects various materials ...
Tags: Parylene Coating, Medical Devices
Stirred by improving financial condition of developed countries, as global demand for petrochemical products is rising, Iran has launched or is working to launch several new projects to boost its petrochemical strength to cash in on the ...
Tags: Petrochem Projects, Textile
Experts from Ford, Firestone Polymers and Pirelli are among the many tire industry leaders who will be sharing their expertise at Smithers Rapra Inc.'s first Future of Tire Technology conference and exhibition. The event will take place ...
Tags: Tire Technology, Auto Parts
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) researchers report considerable improvement in device performance of polymer-based optoelectronic devices. Published in Nature Photonics, the new plasmonic material, can be applied ...
Tags: Polymer LEDs, Solar Cells
EGC Critical Components has selected Victrex® PEEK for a self-actuated abeyance seal system in one of the most performance-critical industries, nuclear energy generation. The material selection and design of this application was ...