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Slimmer batteries rely on graphene-based heat sink
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Apple
: 12 June, 2013 (Application Story) |
| Graphene, the material whose glittering array of electrical and thermal properties have attracted much brecent interest, could soon be helping Apple's iPhones and iPads pack more power. The company has filed a US patent application (2013/0136966) on a graphene-based heat sink for the lithium batteries and circuit boards in its tablets and smartphones. |
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Glass-flake epoxy paint for long-term protection of bridges and highways
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Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings
: 12 June, 2013 (New Product) |
| Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings has pioneered a glass flake epoxy based paint technology in the bridges and highways industry. Originally developed to protect offshore structures from the severe marine environment in North Sea oil and gas applications, the system eliminates the requirements for ongoing maintenance to significantly reduce environmental impact, save on repair costs and extend asset life, offering up to 25 years’ protection. |
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Styrene-based terpolymers increase high heat performance
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Polyscope Polymers
: 12 June, 2013 (New Product) |
| Polyscope, the producer of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymers, has added a third dimension to its portfolio by manufacturing terpolymers consisting of styrene, maleic anhydride and N-phenylmaleimide. These new products are commercialised and branded as Xiran IZ grades. Compared to similar materials on the market, the grades are claimed to deliver higher heat performance and by having very low volatile residual levels. This is especially relevant for styrenics like ABS. Furthermore, the processablity of the final product is very likely to improve and the price and performance is attractive. |
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3D printing - industrial revolution or just a renovation?
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ID TechEx
: 12 June, 2013 (Special Report) |
| 3D printing has come of age, surpassing $1 billion in revenues during 2012 and with growth expected to continue across all target markets to 2025. Across the board, printer manufacturers are reporting a surge in sales, some cannot meet demand, as awareness of the technologies and what they offer grows. A new report from IDTechEx - 3D Printing 2013-2025: Technologies, Markets, Players - predicts that highest growth will be seen in the medical and dental fields, as well as the jewellery, designer products, and architectural areas. However, 3D printing is also locking into the capital investment cycles of the aerospace and automotive industries. This report will give the reader a broad and yet detailed overview of 3D printing and knowledge of the key organisations engaged in relevant industrial R&D or academic research. Insights into end-user requirements and perspectives will also be gained together with the challenges ahead for 3D printing. Detailed market data and forecast are provided from 2012 through to 2025. |
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Carbon reinforcements for high-end markets
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Chomarat Textiles Industries
: 12 June, 2013 (New Product) |
| Chomarat is extending its line of carbon reinforcements with C-Weave SP, a new line of spread carbon fabrics for composite parts with high aesthetic performance requirements, especially for the high-end automotive, sports and leisure, luggage and telephone markets. |
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Hand-held tube straightening tool
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Kwix UK
: 12 June, 2013 (New Product) |
| KwixUk has designed and patented a hand-held tube straightening tool, which can easily and accurately straighten tube from a coil. |
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