Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, will be participating in Galleria Intima 2013, exhibition being ...
GranBio, a Brazilian biotechnology company, and Rhodia, a Solvay Group company, have signed an agreement to create a partnership to produce bio n-butanol. Bio n-butanol is made from sugar cane straw and bagasse, the same raw material that ...
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Noise is frequently irritating and has a negative effect on the nervous system, on comfort and on work performance. At a level of just 40 decibels, which corresponds to low radio noise, concentration can be reduced by 20-30%. ...
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For fiscal third-quarter 2013 (to end-June), Emcore Corp of Albuquerque, NM, USA, which makes compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber-optic and solar power markets, has reported revenue of $33.5m. This is down ...
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Toyota has teased a new concept to be unveiled at next month’s Frankfurt motor show. Dubbed the Toyota Hybrid R, little is known about the concept, with the Japanese manufacturer only releasing a picture of the car’s logo and ...
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BEIBEN Trucks Group CO., LTD (also referred to as Bei Ben Heavy Truck Company), after years of development, establishes a basic product system and R&D capacity matching with current development. The company establishes a system ...
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Bosch opened a new plant in Chengdu, western China. In the future, the plant will manufacture safety systems such as the ABS antilock braking system and the ESP(R) electronic stability program for local customers. The new site covers a ...
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Laser markets keep on an even keel 31 Jul 2013 Longbow Research finds vendors reporting no rude surprises, while fiber laser players continue to tussle. Materials processing The fortunes of US laser vendors during the second quarter of ...
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Linglong Tyre holds a work seminar themed at “green technology drives the future” in Beijing on July 20, 2013. At the seminar, Linglong Tyre demonstrates its latest R&D on new products, application and market promotion to tens ...
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Sylvain Noel tore up the track at the 33rd running of the Rodeo du Camion in this little Quebec town last weekend, surprising everyone by driving his very clean Kenworth W900 to first place in both the bobtail and loaded A-division ...
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Multi Packaging Solutions, a leader in print, packaging, and labels for the beverage, cosmetics, consumer, healthcare, and entertainment markets announces its latest breakthrough in pressure sensitive labels. Under development for over ...
Sao Paulo, Brazil-based iron ore mining company and flat rolled steel producer Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSN) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2013. In the second quarter, CSN registered a net income of ...
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American chemical company BASF is planning to expand the research and development (R&D) of thermoplastic and thermoset composites for light weight vehicles with a two-digit million euro investment. As a part of this investment, the ...
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has submitted an application seeking approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of a variation for Votrient (pazopanib). The approval is for additional indication for Votrient as the maintenance treatment of ...
Braskem announces results for the second quarter. Net Revenue In 2Q13, Braskem’s consolidated net revenue was US$4.6 billion, similar to the previous quarter. In Brazilian real, net revenue amounted to R$9.5 billion, increasing 2% ...
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