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Bid to improve textile surface functionality
CSMA is one of only 25 research partners from across Europe to be invited to take part in the ACTECO programme, an EU funded project to develop surface functionality on textiles
News from CSMA (Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis) (30 June 2006)
Successful first year for Validata
Validata has proved hugely successful with businesses seeking to keep up with growing legislative and quality demands affecting their industries.
News from CSMA (Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis) (30 June 2006)
Brock co-ordinates drive for growth
Iain Brock is the new General Manager at Optical Surfaces.
News from Optical Surfaces (28 June 2006)
Easy-clean paint markers
ITW Dykem's new paint markers remove the need for industrial solvent, as they are removable with either water or detergent.
News from Maintech (27 June 2006)
Plastics meet latest fire standards
Plastic materials comply with the very high fire-protection requirements of the new household appliance standard IEC60335-1.
News from BASF (26 June 2006)
Resins and elastomer products set to go green
DuPont is moving forward with plans to produce a new family of high-performance thermoplastic resins and elastomer products made with renewable resources.
News from DuPont (UK) (26 June 2006)
Trichloroethylene - unsafe at any level?
UK users of trichloroethylene are advised to discuss safety requirements with the HSE, and to ensure they have a substitution plan in place. Brochure available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (26 June 2006)
PBT resins cut costs for headlamp makers
Automotive headlamps can now be manufactured more cost effectively through a new "design-materials-processing" solution developed by DuPont Automotive.
News from DuPont (UK) (23 June 2006)
High-performance resin survives under the bonnet
User application article The German firm of Mann+Hummel uses DuPont Zytel HTN polyphthalamide for the air-intake manifold in the 4.2 litre diesel motor that powers the Audi A8.
News from DuPont (UK) (23 June 2006)
Innovation and technology centre opens in Shanghai
As part of its continual drive to meet customer requirements in Asia, Victrex has opened its Asia Innovation and Technology Centre in Shanghai.
News from Victrex (23 June 2006)
Spooled welding wire goes a long way
For users of more than 250kg of spooled welding wire per year, ESAB has developed the Marathon Pac to lower operating costs and improve welding quality. Brochure available
News from ESAB (22 June 2006)
Diamond-like carbon coatings cut friction losses
Technical background article Mark Boghe examines the benefits of low-friction DylynPlus coatings in automotive applications.
News from Bekaert Advanced Coatings (21 June 2006)
Navigation systems switch to adhesive construction
User application article Araldite adhesives are now used in manufacturing revolutionary radar systems reliably steering sailors towards safer waters.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (21 June 2006)
Blocks provide premium wear protection
Users of machinery in heavy-duty mining and quarrying processes who need to cut downtime for maintenance are increasingly turning an ultrathick protection product.
News from Ace Arc (20 June 2006)
Tough tool steel has universal appeal
A new universal tool steel features an exceptional combination of high ductility and high hardness.
News from Uddeholm Tooling (20 June 2006)
Custom coloured resins come at the double
Customers can now get the precise colour of GE's Lexan or Cycoloy resin they require in six business days or less.
News from GE Plastics (20 June 2006)
Nickel-cobalt deposits replace hard chrome
Nickel-cobalt deposits can be used successfully as an alternative to hard chrome in various applications.
News from Sifco Applied Surface Concepts (UK) (20 June 2006)
Low density foams are chosen for Beijing
MTI Specialty Silicones division in Richmond, Virginia has been selected to supply passenger seat cushions to the Beijing Underground in China.
News from MTI Leewood (16 June 2006)
Students design with high-performance foams
Zotefoams teamed up with the design award winning London South Bank University and challenged over 50 design engineering students to produce a "wearable product".
News from Zotefoams (15 June 2006)
Nadcap approval is a UK first
Brookhouse Composites, of Darwen, has become the first UK-mainland company to achieve Nadcap approval for composite prepreg manufacture and metal-to-metal bonding to AS7118.
News from Brookhouse Holdings (15 June 2006)
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