New research by Canadean Consumer reveals a notable difference in opinion between younger and older consumers in the U.K. when it comes to presumptions about "lighter weight" packaging. The vast majority of consumers are receptive to the ...
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Taiwan based China Steel Corp the largest steelmaker on the island,announced that steel wires made of titanium 64(Ti-64)are already set for mass production,heralding its fit into Apple Inc.'s supply chain of iPhone 5 that is built with ...
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If the idea of a car battery that could last 10 years, has more cranking power than conventional batteries, can stand more charge and discharge cycles, and offers faster recharge time appeals to you, you're in luck. It's coming soon. And as ...
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The all-new Hyundai Genesis has been spied undergoing testing in Germany ahead of the Korean luxury sedan's anticipated launch in 2013. The second-generation Hyundai Genesis will benefit from a lighter,heavily upgraded platform than its ...
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Mexican packaging company Grupo Gondi has invested in Bobst F&K 90SIX CI preprint flexo press and peripherals from Bobst Bielefeld, which will be used for preprinted linerboard and coated boxboard applications. According to Bobst, the 2.2 ...
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Clariant has been developing color and additive products for plastics like polylactic acid (PLA) made from corn, sugar, starch and other natural raw materials, in order to help customers meet their sustainability goals. Clariant supplies ...
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In hall A5, booth 343 at electronica 2012 in Munich, Germany (13–16 November), Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA is announcing the commercially availability of what it claims is the industry’s first fully qualified, production-ready ...
Tags: power module, silicon carbide, high-frequency module, power converters
Global packaging company Sonoco has provided Melitta USA with new paperboard composite cans made from recycled and recyclable content to replace with traditional metal coffee cans. According to Sonoco, Melitta has converted its 603 and ...
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) grant under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has extended an agreement with UQM Technologies for further two years to speed up the deployment of the electric vehicles (EVs). The agreement has ...
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies has introduced a new natural gas storage technology, Q-Lite series, which supports the commercialisation of natural gas powered internal combustion engine vehicles. Leveraging Quantum's technology ...
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Almost everything found on Earth can be recycled.There are so many benefits that one can take out from recycled rubber.Using recycled products promote the concept of Sustainable development in the society.It is worth mentioning that we have ...
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US demand to rise 4.8% annually through 2016 Demand for power and hand tools in the US is forecast to expand 4.8 percent per year to $13.1 billion in 2016, a turnaround from declines recorded during the 2006-2011 period. Growth will benefit ...
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Combining the Chemineer Model 20 HT/GT mixer with the Chemineer RL-3 impeller creates the ideal mixer for wastewater treatment plant applications. The high-efficiency gearbox of the Model 20 and the unique characteristics of the RL-3 ...
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High-intensity discharge lamps (HID lamps) are a type of electrical lamp which produces light by means of an electric arc between tungsten electrodes housed inside a translucent or transparent fused quartz or fused alumina arc tube. This ...
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Stanley Black & Decker announced first quarter 2012 financial results. -- 1Q'12 Revenues Increased 12% To $2.7 Billion; Organic Revenues Up 3% -- 1Q'12 Diluted GAAP EPS, Including M&A Charges, Was $0.72 -- Excluding M&A Charges, 1Q'12 ...
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