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News by Date: October 2004 Steel laminate cuts structure-borne noise 31 October 2004 - Acousteel Acousteel offers an effective and straight forward way to remove unwanted noise and vibration from any steel or aluminium sheets, panels, pressings etc which have inherent noise problems. Taking the next step toward growing our own fuel 31 October 2004 - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Developing a petroleum-free fuel from corn byproducts is one of the goals of a newly named research theme at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Electronics recycling made easy 31 October 2004 - Onyx Environmental Services The Electronics Recycling Division of Onyx Environmental Services is launching a prepaid recycling service in the face of growing concerns over accumulation of mercury in the environment, regulations pertaining to the disposal of lighting and electronic waste, and concerns over compliance with changing regulations. Low-density silicone is no lightweight 31 October 2004 - Leewood Elastomer GmbH A novel method of manufacturing allows Leewood Elastomer to supply consistent density regardless of thickness, and the slit surface provides an excellent platform for application of adhesives. Owens Corning to Expand Light Density Fibre Glass Capacity 31 October 2004 - Owens Corning Owens Corning is initiating plans to build a 150 million pound per year greenfield light density fibre glass insulation plant. A nanowire with a surprise 31 October 2004 - DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory New research may advance the nanoelectronics field, as scientists at the US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and their collaborators have discovered that a short, organic chain molecule with dimensions on the order of a nanometre conducts electrons in a surprising way. Novel fabrics see the light 31 October 2004 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology In work on smart fabrics and new computer interfaces that could lead to applications including multifunctional textile fabrics and all-optical computer interfaces, MIT researchers report the creation of flexible fibres and fabrics that can not only sense light, but also analyse its colours. Two-dimensional fabric may lead to single molecule computers 31 October 2004 - University of Manchester Researchers at The University of Manchester and Chernogolovka, Russia have discovered the world's first single-atom-thick fabric, which reveals the existence of a new class of materials and may lead to computers made from a single molecule. RENSHAPE® BOARDS COMBINED WITH TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES CREATE 21ST CENTURY MOTORBIKE MODEL 30 October 2004 - Huntsman Advanced Materials RenShape BM 5460 modelling board was recently chosen to create a scale model for a new motorbike design produced using a rare combination of traditional model-making skills and the latest technology in board materials. Overmoulding technology unleashes new design potential 29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Picture a bubble in a bottle. That’s the effect that can be achieved using the innovative new “overmoulding” technology patented by Estée Lauder and developed jointly by Estée Lauder, its suppliers MBF Plastiques and SAF, and DuPont Cosmetic Solutions. DuPont Cosmetic Solutions merges function and aesthetics to set new standards in luxury packaging 29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Building on the “Triangle of Innovation” – daring design, advanced materials and in-depth process know-how - DuPont pioneers groundbreaking material science and technologies for cosmetic and personal care packaging. DuPont™ Surlyn® Thick Wall Bottle technology challenges traditional glass applications 29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Striking decorative effects for luxury packaging that are impossible to achieve with glass are now within reach, thanks to DuPont’s new Thick Wall Bottle (TWB) technology. Cream jars of DuPont™ Surlyn® penetrate new market sectors 29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Combining the luxury look and transparency of glass with exciting creative potential and the performance benefits of advanced polymers, DuPont™ Surlyn® is rapidly becoming the new “material of choice” for jars for cosmetics and personal care products. New leaflet on image transfer by sublimation technology: Turning DuPont™ Corian® turn into a work of art 29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers As many designers have been discovering, the extraordinary versatility of DuPont™ Corian® makes it a material limited only by the imagination. Cream jars of DuPont Surlyn penetrate new market sectors 29 October 2004 - DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers Combining the luxury look and transparency of glass with exciting creative potential and the performance benefits of advanced polymers, DuPont Surlyn is rapidly becoming the new ‘material of choice’ for jars for cosmetics and personal care products. DuPont's Surlyn Thick Wall Bottle technology challenges traditional glass applications 29 October 2004 - DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers Striking decorative effects for luxury packaging that are impossible to achieve with glass are now within reach, by using DuPont's Thick Wall Bottle (TWB) technology. Over-moulding technology creates intricate packaging for cosmetics 29 October 2004 - DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers An 'over-moulding' technology and has been developed jointly by Estée Lauder, its suppliers MBF Plastiques and SAF, and DuPont Cosmetic Solutions. Integrated building blocks simplify sputtering tool 29 October 2004 - Festo The thin film engineering specialist CEVP has shipped its first all-fieldbus-controlled equipment, an advanced sputtering tool, the design of which uses a combination of pneumatic and electrical I/O for control, greatly simplified by a modular fieldbus automation system. Investment expands S American capacity 28 October 2004 - Polymer Group Inc Polymer Group is to more than double the spunbond fabrics capacity of its facility in Cali, Colombia to meet growing demand for its products in Latin America, where it holds the leading market share in the hygiene sector. EU steel prices continue their upward path, steel producers taken by surprise 28 October 2004 - MEPS (International) Further increases in transaction prices for the start of the fourth quarter of this year, particularly in flat rolled products, show that the upward trend in European steel values has not yet run out of steam. Automatic optimisation of mould residual cooling time 28 October 2004 - Kistler Instruments Kistler has developed a completely new technique based on the mould cavity pressure and the surface temperature of the moulded product which can automatically determine the residual cooling time, making unnecessary the empirical setting of the injection-moulding machine or the use of a cooling time formula. Metal-plated fibre products are ready for use 28 October 2004 - Electro Fiber Technologies A patented range of metal-plated carbon-fibre products is now commercially available for use in aerospace, defence, automotive, construction, medical and electronics applications. Photoluminescent material glows longer 28 October 2004 - Visionglow of North America Visionglow has developed a novel photoluminescent material that can charge in either artificial or natural light and glow for at least 12 hours. Researchers guide light through liquids and gases on a chip 28 October 2004 - University of California, Santa Cruz In a major step forward for optical sensing technology, researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have reported the first demonstration of integrated optical waveguides with liquid cores, a technology that enables light propagation through small volumes of liquids on a chip. Next generation materials for semiconductor manufacturing 28 October 2004 - Quadrant EPP Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (QEPP) has developed four new products to extend the production life and reliability of applications in Chemical Mechanical Planarisation (CMP) and in test and handling components. CBEN launches partnership for sustainable nanotechnology 28 October 2004 - International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON) The Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN) at Rice University has announced the formation of the International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON), a collaboration among academic, industry, regulatory and non-governmental interest groups that will work to assess, communicate, and reduce potential environmental and health risks associated with nanotechnology. DSM expands production capacity at Kunshan plant in China 28 October 2004 - DSM Coating Resins DSM Eternal Resins (Kunshan) has decided to expand its production facility for polyester powder coating resins in Kunshan, China. Global stainless steel still set for record output in 2004 28 October 2004 - MEPS (International) Stainless steel production will reach another peak value in 2004. We estimate Western world steel making at 21.25 million tonnes. With revised figures for Chinese supply, this equates to global melting at 23.65 million tonnes. Ashland holds seminar series for metal casters 28 October 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., recently completed its fall training seminars with great success and nearly 70 attendees. Major Sales Of 3-D Atom Probes To Japan 28 October 2004 - Kurt Manufacturing Company Oxford nanoScience Ltd is delighted to announce continuing success in the sale of its 3DAP 3-Dimensional atom probes into Japan. Five of these high value research instruments have been delivered over a 15 month period and a sixth is due for delivery in November 2004. IMEC and ASML further define collaboration on EUV lithography 28 October 2004 - ASML Netherlands B.V. IMEC and ASML have agreed on the installation of a full-field EUV pre-production tool, to be installed in IMEC’s 300mm research facility in late 2005. An IMEC Industrial Affiliation Program on EUV lithography will begin in early 2006 and will focus on the 32nm node and beyond. Pioneering new Welsh surgery delivered to hospitals 27 October 2004 - Cardiff University Women in Britain with breast cancer will soon benefit from a pioneering surgical technique developed by Professor Robert Mansel and his team at Cardiff University, Wales College of Medicine. Physicists take key step for Quantum Networks 27 October 2004 - Georgia Institute of Technology A team of physicists at the Georgia Institute of Technology has taken a significant step toward the development of quantum communications systems by successfully transferring quantum information from two different groups of atoms onto a single photon. Spinal cord nerve regeneration occurs in absence of nogo receptor 27 October 2004 - Yale University The researchers led by Stephen Strittmatter, M.D., professor of neurology and neurobiology at Yale School of Medicine, found that myelin fractions from the brain were not able to block the regrowth of nerve fibers in mice lacking the Nogo-66 Receptor protein. Myelin is the protective insulation surrounding nerve fibers of the central nervous system and loss of myelin interferes with the transmission of nerve signals. However, myelin also prevents fiber regeneration after injuries to the brain or spinal cord. Breast cancer risk, prognosis and weight gain reduced with physical activity 27 October 2004 - Yale University 'Despite the evidence suggesting that regular physical activity can protect against weight gain, decrease breast cancer risk, and potentially improve breast cancer prognosis, efforts to encourage physical activity are not a routine part of the cancer treatment or rehabilitation process,' said principal investigator Melinda L. Irwin, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at Yale School of Medicine and the Yale Cancer Center.. Sandvik's super duplex stainless steel replaces aluminium brass tubing in power plant 27 October 2004 - Sandvik Materials Technology UK Two years of material trials and process development, and a high level of technical cooperation between Sandvik Materials Technology and a major electricity producer in Vietnam, has resulted in a major order for Sandvik for small diameter thin wall condenser tubes, in super duplex stainless steel grade, Sandvik SAF 2507. Rohm and Haas reports third-quarter 2004 results 27 October 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Co has reported third-quarter sales of USUS$1803 million, a 13% increase over the same period in 2003, reflecting strong demand, higher selling prices, as well as the favourable impact of currency movement on the revenue line. Ashland introduces colour-compliant gel coats 26 October 2004 - Ashland Specialty Chemical Company Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, has released a new boat MACT-compliant line of colour gel coats. Ashland introduces color-compliant gel coats 26 October 2004 - Ashland Inc Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group within Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., has released a new boat MACT-compliant line of color gel coats. MAXGUARD® 33LE color gel coats feature Ashland's patented LE (low emission) technology and are formulated for use in marine applications. New optic fibre sensors capable of detecting organic compounds 26 October 2004 - Elhuyar Fundazioa New research is presented from the Navarre chemist, María Asunción Luquin’s PhD, “Synthesis and characterisation of vapochromic substances for their implementation in optic fibre environmental sensors”. The PhD has been presented in Public University of Navarre. SSAB reports record results for the third quarter 26 October 2004 - SSAB SSAB today presented its results for the first three quarters of 2004. Profit after financial items increased by SEK 1,765 million to SEK 2,646 (881) million and cash flow increased to SEK 1,594 (226) million. Spanish Bar Mill Orders Morgan Upgrade 26 October 2004 - Morgan Construction Company Morgan Construction Company has signed a contract with Aceralia Redondos Zumarraga, of Zumarraga, Spain, for an upgrade to the company's two-strand rod mill. Alcoa, BHP Billiton to sell Integris Metals to Ryerson Tull for $660 million 26 October 2004 - Alcoa Alcoa and BHP Billiton today announced they have agreed to sell 100% of their respective equity interests in Integris Metals to Ryerson Tull for $410 million in cash plus assumption of Integris' debt, which was approximately $250 million as of 1 October 2004. From Classic To Modern Supercar: Ford Utilizes Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Bayflex® RRIM System In Updated 2005 Ford GT 26 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG It was not easy to design the new version of the classic Ford GT. The characteristic image of the Ford GT racecars of the 1960s had to be preserved, while at the same time using high-tech methods to make the 2005 GT modern by 21st century car standards. Real super-bugs can save the planet 26 October 2004 - Society for General Microbiology Beneficial bacteria have fast-tracked evolution to solve some of our pollution problems, according to an article in the November 2004 issue of Microbiology Today, the quarterly magazine of the Society for General Microbiology. Using the same mechanisms that have allowed hospital superbugs to survive in the presence of antibiotics, many bacteria have changed their behaviour and now use our toxic chemicals as a source of food. Thrush fungus may mate when the going gets tough 26 October 2004 - Society for General Microbiology Fungi that infect man do not easily learn to become resistant to antifungal drugs. However, antifungal resistance sometimes arises and, according to an article in the November 2004 issue of Microbiology Today, the quarterly magazine of the Society for General Microbiology, new studies suggest that when one important fungal pathogen does so, it can rearrange its genetic makeup to favour mating and other changes that could accelerate its evolution. Dutch sites open their doors 25 October 2004 - Akcros Chemicals Four of Akzo Nobel's sites in the Netherlands opened their doors over the weekend as part of a national Chemical Open Day event. ESAB Aristo SuperPulse expands pulse MIG/MAG advantages to thinner sheet and thicker plates 25 October 2004 - ESAB Group Aristo SuperPulse is a further development of the pulse/pulse concept, expanding the scope of the pulse MIG/MAG-process to thinner sheet and thicker plates in stainless or aluminium. Bayer MaterialScience Technical Paper Presentations Earn Two Best-in-Category Awards at Polyurethanes Conference 2004 25 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Bayer MaterialScience, one of the world’s largest producers of polyurethanes and other high-performance polymers, once again demonstrated its expertise and commitment to the industry at the Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry’s Polyurethanes Technical Conference 2004. BOC offers solutions to reduce low-water-peak fiber manufacturing costs 25 October 2004 - BOC Gases A scientist from BOC will describe ways to reduce raw materials costs in the manufacture of low-water-peak fiber at the upcoming 53rd International Wire and Cable Symposium/Focus event in Philadelphia next month. Alcoa invests EUR 64 million in technology and environmental improvements in Spanish Smelters 25 October 2004 - Alcoa Alcoa has announced today that it will invest EUR 64 million in technology and environmental improvements for three of its smelters in northern Spain. Double-checking for cleanliness 25 October 2004 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. Spotless surfaces are of prime importance in the plastics and metal processing industries, as dust and dirt can impair the function and adhesive properties of parts. A portable measuring device, the KombiSens, can detect both types of contamination. Packaging film as a sterile zone 25 October 2004 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. No one wants food that has gone mouldy – least of all when they have only just purchased the product. But consumers are not exactly wild about food preservatives either. Packaging researchers are now introducing coated films to fight the battle of the bacteria. Hot Tip offers moulders a wider operating window 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky’s new wear-resistant Ultra Hot Tip for hot runners is designed for engineering-grade resins and allows an improved processing window and superior gate quality for a wide range of applications. High-speed system improves economics of injection moulded DVD packaging cases 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky has entered the DVD packaging market with a complete solution designed to greatly improve the economics of injection moulding DVD cases. New way to maximise factory efficiency 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky has introduced SmartLink, a new plant monitoring solution designed specifically for the needs of the plastics injection moulding industry. SmartLink consolidates information that affects uptime, productivity and quality for the entire plant. Tandem Moulding System boosts automotive parts output 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky has made some key enhancements to its automotive-focused Tandem Moulding System. In a recent production run for a Tier I supplier, the Tandem system demonstrated its benefits in door panel applications. Flow Simulation Center helps predict part performance 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky service includes detailed filling analysis to reduce unnecessary costs for moulders. SlideChutes offer new approach to lid handling 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky has launched its new SlideChutes in-mould automation system, providing an innovative solution to problems associated with traditional lid handling methods. UltraFlow tip improves melt homogeneity and part quality 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky has optimised its UltraFlow melt mixing technology for hot runners, allowing processors to use a wider range of resins, while improving melt homogeneity and colour dispersion. PET market buying into pre-form platforms 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky reports strong order numbers for its new line of HyPET and Index pre-form production systems. Since their official market rollout earlier this year, Husky has sold more than 75 systems. HyFLO helps boost PET melt throughput by 15% 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky has introduced its new HyFLO plasticizing screw for the HyPET and Index line of pre-form production systems. In-mould labelling uses less floor space 25 October 2004 - Husky Injection Molding Systems Husky and Hekuma have introduced a new in-mould labelling solution that uses less floor space and provides superior label placement compared to conventional IML systems. WEEE and RoHS Directives to accelerate obsolescence problems 25 October 2004 - Component Obsolescence Group (COG) EU proposals to ban the use of lead in electronic equipment are likely to accelerate industry's already growing problem of how it can maintain expensive, long-lifespan equipment when components become obsolete, says the Component Obsolescence Group (COG). Rohm and Haas expands Delaware slurry manufacturing operations 25 October 2004 - Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Technologies, a leader in polishing technology for the global semiconductor industry, has expanded its slurry manufacturing operations in Newark, Delaware, USA. Martian meteorite measurements give information on planet evolution 24 October 2004 - Yale University Scientists in the department of Geology and Geophysics at Yale University have devised a method to precisely date the timing and temperature of a meteorite impact on Mars that led to ejection of a piece of the planet into space and its eventual impact on Earth. Estrogen or stimulating environment boost memory 22 October 2004 - Yale University 'We saw no beneficial effect of estrogen in the animals in cognitively and physically stimulating environments (also known as enriched environments),' said Karyn Frick, assistant professor of psychology and principal investigator on the study. 'This fits in nicely with human data and might help to explain why studies of hormone replacement therapy do not show beneficial effects for all women. Most studies of HRT use very well-educated women. These results might spur researchers to include a broader population with a greater variation in education and socioeconomic status.' Joint effort creates new concept 22 October 2004 - SSAB Tunnplåt AB The use of advanced high strength steel may require higher force to cut and form sheet steel. Therefore, the need for higher hardness and ductility in the tool steel becomes obvious. Cool decade 22 October 2004 - Honeywell Specialty Materials Europe Honeywell marks 10th anniversary of selling refrigerants in Europe at the IKK 2004 trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany A special pallet 22 October 2004 - Elhuyar Fundazioa The Bizkaian company, Ekoplast Balenciaga, manufacturer of large, high-thickness plastic parts, has developed and patented, in collaboration with the Gaiker technological centre, a novel support for the handling and transport of coils of sheet steel. Laser instead of a diamond saw 22 October 2004 - Informnauka (Informscience) Agency St Petersburg physicists have developed a plant that allows to cut sapphire crystals into almost ideally smooth plates being fractions of millimetre thick. Great Lakes launches halogen-free flame retardant for polypropylene 22 October 2004 - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Great Lakes Chemical Corporation has launched Reogard 2000 intumescent flame retardant, a cost efficient, halogen-free product for polypropylene and other polymers. Lowilite nickel-based UV stabilizer aids manufacture of agricultural films 22 October 2004 - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Great Lakes Chemical Corp has launched Lowilite Q21, a nickel-based UV stabilizer system, in a dust-free granular form, that lowers the melting point to normal processing temperatures and alleviates dispersion issues in the manufacture of agricultural films. GLCC Laurel completes consolidation of antimony trioxide manufacturing into Mexico facility 22 October 2004 - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation GLCC Laurel, LLC today announced completion of the manufacturing transition for FireShield and Thermoguard flame retardants and PetCat catalyst grades of antimony oxide from its facility in LaPorte, Texas, to its ISO 9001:2000 certified facility in Reynosa, Mexico. Great Lakes further expands range of Anox Clearlite nucleating and clarifying agents 22 October 2004 - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Great Lakes Chemical Corporation has expanded its Anox Clearlite nucleating and clarifying agent product range with the introduction of Anox Clearlite NU 011, designed for wide use in plastics. Silicone gaskets come with moulded corners 22 October 2004 - Silicone Extrusions When gaskets require strong, reliable joins, Silicone Extrusions now offers injection moulded corners from its new machines. Steeluniversity.org wins EASA award 22 October 2004 - International Iron and Steel Institute Steeluniversity.org has been selected as one the winners of the 2004 European Academic Software Awards (EASA). steeluniversity.org is a highly interactive e-learning resource on steel processing, products and applications, supported by the underlying metallurgical, scientific and engineering principles. Frost & Sullivan product innovation award for Stanyl 22 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics Stanyl from DSM Engineering Plastics has received the Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Award in the High Performance Polyamide sector. Combined production of PHA bio-based polymers and biomass energy 21 October 2004 - Metabolix Inc The practice of extracting energy and petrochemicals from fossil carbon is unsustainable, currently in light of the contributions to atmospheric carbon dioxide that necessarily accompany it, and over the longer term in light of the finite nature of these resources. It is now generally recognized that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are being notably increased by human activity, with significant climate changes expected, although not easily predicted in their details. Ancient sea spider fossils discovered in volcanic ash 21 October 2004 - Yale University Sea spiders are soft-bodied arthropods, found widely in modern oceans. For two-centuries there has been a controversy about the relationship of sea spiders to land spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites because of their unique body form. Sea spiders have a long proboscis and unusual limb structures used in mating and carrying brooding embryos. The fossil record of their relationship is sparse because of their delicate nature. Mitochondrial mutation linked to blood pressure and cholesterol problems 21 October 2004 - Yale University It has long been known that several metabolic traits including high cholesterol and hypertension cluster in individuals more frequently than by chance, but the underlying causes were unknown. This study, published early in Science Express on line, suggests that altered mitochondria may account for the clustering as well as the disorders. Study reports genetic susceptibility to alcoholism in NMDA receptor 20 October 2004 - Yale University The study included 45 healthy subjects, some with a family history of alcoholism and others with no family history. None of the study participants had a drinking problem. All of the participants were administered a placebo or ketamine, an anesthetic that induces alcohol-like effects. Their behavioral responses were then observed. People with a family history of alcoholism were less sensitive to ketamine. “VisionWorks” – Mission Statement for the Future 20 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Under the slogan “VisionWorks,” Bayer MaterialScience AG will show visitors at the 16th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, K 2004, in Düsseldorf, why it is one of the world’s leading polymer companies. Within its 1,000-square-meter booth, visitors will discover a wealth of new ideas, technologies, products, applications and service offerings. Plant construction begins in Delfzijl 20 October 2004 - Akcros Chemicals The construction of Akzo Nobel's new chlorine and monochloroacetic acid plants has started in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. Great looks, soft handle 20 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Soft-feel coatings impart a pleasant, warm and velvety handle to surfaces. They are therefore preferred for use on products where contact with the surface is supposed to trigger positive sensations. New 4 channel 400 point modular parison controller with advanced software platform for Moog 20 October 2004 - Moog Controls Moog is introducing its new 4 Channel 400 Point Modular Parison Controller with an advanced software platform. The new controller allows blow molding machine manufacturers to control multiple heads and more points with less material consumption and reduced scrap. Heat-stabilised polyamide 46 for locking automotive quick-connect 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics Oystertec Plc (York, UK) is using DSM Engineering Plastics’ Stanyl TW200F8 40% glass-reinforced, heat-stabilized Polyamide 46 for the locking components of its new Oystertec High Pressure Quick Connects for automotive applications. Class A surface combined with top aesthetics and durability 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics In close collaboration with Automotive Lighting GmbH and Coko Werke, DSM Engineering Plastics developed two materials for use in and around the headlamp of the 2003 model Audi A3. TPE-E elastomer For ergonomic non-slip grips 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics For ergonomic non-slip grips on select hand tools, the Facom Tools Group uses Arnitel thermoplastic ether ester block copolymer (TPE-E) elastomer from DSM Engineering Plastics. DSM announces major capacity expansion for Stanyl 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics DSM Engineering Plastics has announced two further capacity increases for its successful range of Stanyl high performance polyamide products. Circuit breaker housings use polyamide 6, replace thermosets 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics A major European manufacturer of electrical components has reduced overall system costs while improving product performance for a series of micro circuit breakers (MCBs) by using Akulon K222-KMV5 polyamide 6 (PA6) thermoplastic from DSM Engineering Plastics for the MCBs’ enclosures. PA46 for demanding timing chain tensioner application on Porsche Cayenne engine 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics Iwis, a major European supplier of automotive chain systems as well as chains and components for industrial applications, uses two grades of Stanyl (PA46) from DSM Engineering Plastics for timing chain tensioners on the Porsche Cayenne engine. PBT cuts rear wiper production and assembly time 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics Automotive and auto component manufacturers are now benefiting from Arnite TV8 260, a new 30% glass-filled polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) material ideal for rear wiper E-motor gear housings on SUVs and station wagons. Arnite proves best for flexible automotive connectors 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics An extensive evaluation of materials for a new series of flexible harness connectors by FCI, a major automotive electrical/electronic connector maker, resulted in the specification of Arnite T06 202, an unfilled polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) from DSM Engineering Plastics. Laser-weldable PA6 opens broad 3D production options 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics A laser-weldable PA6 from DSM opens broad 3D production options for assembled products that require strong, smooth bonding VW Golf airbag shows better cold weather performance 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics VW Golf airbag deploys more safely thanks to better cold weather performance of airbag covers made with Arnitel TPE-E from DSM Lift truck steering wheel is moulded 33% faster and has better surface 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics Lift truck steering wheel is moulded 33% faster and has better surface using Akulon Ultraflow PA6 switching from a conventional polyamide 6. High performance plastics for convoluted tubing 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics DSM Engineering Plastics offers three highly engineered materials for convoluted tubing, whose bellows-like form allows it to bend and flex readily. Razor sharp and indelible laser marking of plastics 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics Razor sharp and indelible laser marking on virtually any plastic is possible with DSM’s Micabs technology, a revolutionary additive technology for laser marking on plastics. Friendlier plastic for train cladding 20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics Dutch railways is using Xantar C CE 407, an unfilled blend of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) from DSM Engineering Plastics to replace train cladding made from polyester sheet. Glass polymer for cosmetic, personal care packaging 20 October 2004 - Eastman Chemical Company Eastman announces EB062 as new addition to the glass polymer portfolio for cosmetic, personal care packaging The Glass Polymer from Eastman for Plastohm 20 October 2004 - Eastman Chemical Company Plastohm relies on The Glass Polymer from Eastman Chemical Company to complete its range of high-end packaging solutions for the beauty and healthcare markets: Senso Intense. Eastman launches Apothecary colour series to cosmetic, personal care industry 20 October 2004 - Eastman Chemical Company At Luxepack, Eastman Specialty Plastics has launched its new Apothecary Colour Series of plastic bottles. The Glass Polymer from Eastman for thick wall co-extrusion blow molded bottles 20 October 2004 - Eastman Chemical Company Following the success of the Alexander McQueen application launched in 2003, the Glass Polymer from Eastman Specialty Plastics is used for co-extrusion blow molding of thick walled containers. The co-extrusion blow-molding process is used to form multi-layer containers with performance attributes that cannot be obtained with a single layer. Alcoa realigns business to better serve global markets 20 October 2004 - Alcoa Alcoa today announced a reorganization of its management structure to better align itself with global markets. Eastman Chemical launches non-VOC architectural coating 20 October 2004 - Eastman Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Plastics and Inks Eastman Chemical Company has released Optifilm Enhancer 300, a low odour, zero VOC coalescent for the European architectural coatings market. Thermoforming of polycarbonate films with soft-feel coatings 20 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Bayer MaterialScience has developed a soft-feel coated film system that is characterized by excellent surface properties and economical production. The soft-feel coating is sprayed onto the film. New DuPont™ Zytel® HTNLX smoothes the path to lead-free circuit assembly 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers To meet growing demand for electronic components that can withstand the higher temperatures required for board assembly with lead-free solders, DuPont scientists have developed the new LX series of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN high performance polyamide. Crystal clear thick-walled parts without sink marks and voids 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Surlyn® enables the injection moulding of thick-walled parts without sink marks and voids. World’s first ‘touch-screen’ washing machine has handle of paintable DuPont™ Delrin® 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The first commercial application for the new paintable grades of DuPont™ Delrin® acetal resins is a door handle with an integral latch system for a technically advanced domestic washing machine made by the Gorenje company. Water-injection technology and DuPont™ Zytel® for BMW dipstick guide tube 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers For producing three-dimensionally bent guide tubes for dipsticks, Schneegans Silicon GmbH, an Austrian supplier to the automotive industry, uses cost-efficient, innovative water-injection moulding together with a grade of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon developed for this technology. Glass stopper with DuPont™ Elvax® ring seals wine without aftertaste 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Vino-Lok, a glass stopper with a sealing ring made of DuPont™ Elvax® eythylene-vinyl acetate and developed by Alcoa Deutschland, is on its way to replacing traditional cork seals, particularly on finer wines. DuPont consolidates all DuPont™ Teflon® Fluoroproducts under new 'Fluoropolymer Solutions' business unit 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont has announced that its Fluoropolymers and FluoroSurfaces business units, representing market segmentation of its DuPont™ Teflon® fluoropolymer products, have been consolidated into one business under the name ,Fluoropolymer Solutions‘. DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers launches wood alternatives website 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Polymers announced today the launch of a new website, http://www.dupont.com/industrial-polymers/woodalternatives/, that will cater to the evolving Natural/Wood Plastic Composites Market and other segments of the Wood Alternatives Industry. New DuPont technology bonds dissimilar plastics 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont has developed a new structural bonding technology which creates strong bonds between almost any dissimilar plastics. Use of DuPont™ Teflon® PTFE in light measurement offers enhanced reflectivity and long-term cost savings 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik GmbH of Heidenheim, Germany, has developed new technology for applying porous DuPont™ Teflon® PTFE in equipment to measure and characterize diffused and scattered light for optical standard, sensor and projection screen applications. DuPont launches new superstructural resins, new Engineering Thermoplastic Vulcanizate 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont has launched a ‘superstructural’ range of reinforced resins aimed at providing solutions for critical metal-replacement applications and other demanding uses which are typically out of reach for most engineering plastics. A new DuPont™ ETPV (engineering thermoplastic vulcanizate) has also been announced. High-pressure oil tank of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon for high-performance BMW motorcycle 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The new BMW K 1200 S motorcycle, launched in September 2004, has dry-sump lubrication, developed for use in racing cars. Flatmate’, a fold-flat kitchen colander, wins top international prize in DuPont Imagineering contest 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The Italian entry, the ‘FlatMate’ fold-flat kitchen colander, won the € 5000 top prize in the 2004 International Imagineering contest for design students and young designers, organised annually by DuPont’s Engineering Polymers business. Bronze-filled DuPont™ Teflon® PTFE simulates diamonds to aid diamond recovery and eliminate costly losses 20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers In a prize-winning innovation, Chemplast Marc Etter (Pty) Ltd., of Elandsfontein, South Africa, has developed diamond ‘dummies’ of bronze-filled DuPont™ Teflon® PTFE. Glass stopper with Elvax ring seals wine packaging 20 October 2004 - DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers Vino-Lok, a glass stopper with a sealing ring made of DuPont Elvax eythylene-vinyl acetate and developed by Alcoa Deutschland, is on its way to replacing traditional cork seals, particularly on finer wines. Wood alternatives Web-site launched 20 October 2004 - DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers has launched a new Web-site that will cater to the evolving Natural/Wood Plastic Composites Market and other segments of the Wood Alternatives Industry. Surlyn creates thick-walled parts without sink marks and voids 20 October 2004 - DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers DuPont Surlyn enables the injection moulding of thick-walled parts without sink marks and voids. Borcoat PE coating protects major crude oil pipeline in Turkey 20 October 2004 - Borealis A/S Borcoat polyethylene (PE) pipe coating material from Borealis has been selected to provide corrosion protection for the Turkish section of the 1760-km Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, running from Azerbaijan through Georgia to Turkey, from where crude oil is shipped to markets worldwide. Borealis develops Beta-PPR RA7050 hot and cold water pressure pipe systems 20 October 2004 - Borealis A/S Borealis has brought a major raw material innovation to the hot and cold water pressure pipe sector with the development of Beta-PPR RA7050. ExxonMobil displays is wares at K 2004 20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co At K 2004, which is being held in Duesseldorf, Germany, ExxonMobil Chemical will present a range of products and technologies under what it refers to as its ‘solutions-based approach’. Advanced Elastomer Systems continues to invest in weather-seal systems technology 20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co Having contributed substantially to the development of thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) over the past 20 years, Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES), an affiliate of ExxonMobil Chemical Co, is continuing to invest resources to meet a growing need for Santoprene TPVs in automotive weather-seals applications. AES announces new TPVs for outdoor electrical applications 20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES), an affiliate of ExxonMobil Chemical Co, has introduced new Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) for outdoor electrical applications. Santoprene grade suited to softer grip applications 20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES), an affiliate of ExxonMobil Chemical Co, has developed Santoprene thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grade X8211-25, suitable for many consumer product and packaging applications that require a softer grip, as well as resistance to repeated exposures to heat, oils, chemicals and other fluids. HDPE grade possesses excellent stiffness and barrier properties 20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co A new grade of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has been introduced by ExxonMobil Chemical. Called HTA108 it is has excellent stiffness and barrier properties in coextrusion or polyethylene film blends. Santoprene thermoplastic rubber achieve faster cycling times 20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co Injection moulders can soon achieve significantly faster cycle times when processing Santoprene thermoplastic rubber that uses a new technology. The new technology can translate into considerable per-part cost savings and increased processing capacity for injection moulders. Vistamaxx grades meet needs of processors of melt-blown nonwovens 20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced high melt-flow-rate (MFR) grades of Vistamaxx speciality elastomers that are designed to meet the needs of nonwovens converters using melt-blown technology. 'Knowledge discovery' could speed creation of new products 19 October 2004 - Purdue University Purdue University graduate student Leif Delgass reviews 'molecular orbitals' of a catalyst containing titanium as it is being used to make a plastic polymer, such as polyethylene. The interactive display is part of a system being developed at Purdue University that could dramatically speed up scientific discovery by enabling researchers to test hypotheses in real time using high-performance computing and artificial intelligence software. September 2004 crude steel production for the 62 countries reporting to the International Iron and Steel Institute 19 October 2004 - International Iron and Steel Institute World crude steel production for the 62 countries reporting to the International Iron and Steel Institute stands at 763.0 million metric tonnes (mmt) for the first nine months of 2004. This is 8.7% higher than for the same period of 2003. Alcoa assists in construction of 2006 Winter Olympic stadium in Italy 19 October 2004 - Alcoa Alcoa has announced today that its Reynobond brush finish will be instrumental in the renovation of the historic Palavela in Turin, Italy as it is converted into an Olympic Stadium for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. Solvay Advanced Polymers introduces transparent high-temperature polymer 19 October 2004 - Solvay Advanced Polymers Llc A totally new transparent high-temperature sulphone polymer, Supradel HTS, is being introduced by Solvay Advanced Polymers Llc at the K2004 International Trade Fair, Hall 6 Stand D76, 20-27 October 2004 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Kinesiology researchers show resistance and endurance training can slow effects of aging 19 October 2004 - University of Texas at Austin Resistance training can reverse the adverse effects of hormone loss, endurance training helps the heart withstand a heart attack and weight training stops the decrease of blood flow to the legs as one ages, research by three University of Texas at Austin kinesiology professors has revealed. Shanghai Mobile deploys RAD's Megaplex to migrate from TDM to IP backbone 19 October 2004 - RAD Data Communications Ltd Shanghai Mobile has successfully migrated TDM-based billing traffic to its IP backbone by deploying Megaplex-2100 integrated access multiplexers from RAD Data Communications. The Megaplex-2100 will provide Shanghai Mobile a seamless migration path to IP for all of its TDM-based traffic. Siemens AG to bundle new RAD3mp medical display controller board 19 October 2004 - Matrox VITE With dual output support of up to 3 MP grayscale or color, analog or digital displays, the RAD3mp display controller board offers outstanding reviewing, assessing and diagnosing capabilities to the medical imaging market. Designed for review and diagnostic stations, the RAD3mp continues Matrox's tradition of bringing pristine image quality and flexible multi-display capabilities to medical workstations, and offers accelerated image manipulation and performance, and support from the Matrox Imaging Library software development toolkit. Siemens validates Matrox TheatreVUE display projection boards with medical displays 19 October 2004 - Matrox VITE Matrox Graphics Inc., today announced that Siemens has validated and will bundle the Matrox TheatreVUE display projection board Series, including the Matrox TheatreVUE T20 and TheatreVUE T30, with the Siemens SMD 19200 and SMD 21300 medical displays, providing medical imaging professionals with the ability to view high-quality, accurate images in theatre-style classroom environments and operating rooms. Matrox Imaging launches three new additions to Iris P-Series smart camera family 19 October 2004 - Matrox VITE Today, Matrox Imaging announced three new additions to the Matrox Iris P-Series family of programmable smart cameras designed for professional developers and OEMs. The Iris P300C, Iris P700 and Iris P1200 join the Iris P300 with its monochrome 640 x 480 30 fps ¼'-type CCD sensor that was announced in February 2004. Iris P300C offers a color 640 x 480 30 fps ¼'-type CCD sensor, Iris P700 includes a monochrome 1024 x 768 20 fps 1/3'-type CCD sensor and Iris P1200 offers a monochrome 1280 x 1024 7.5 fps ½'-type CCD sensor. Stony Brook University medical researcher developing new medication to prevent colon cancer 19 October 2004 - American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) A Stony Brook University researcher is testing a new form of aspirin, one that is much more potent than its commercially available counterpart, but with almost none of the side effects, to determine whether it can be used to prevent colon cancer in patients who are prone to the disease. Bloodroot alkaloid aids in exterminating sun-damaged skin cells in culture 19 October 2004 - American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) A common antibacterial and antifungal ingredient used in mouthwashes and tooth paste may have another positive medicinal use: protection against skin cancer. According to new studies, sanguinarine was shown to enhance production of proteins that induce cell death, or apoptosis, in cells damaged by ultraviolet-B radiation. The alkaloid also restricts skin cell production of other pro-proliferation proteins. Coolly calculated 19 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Permanent quality improvement paired with concurrent cost reduction: these demands are frequently called for in the manufacture of refrigerator doors. Time is money 19 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG In the foam-filling of refrigerator cabinets, the exchange of the inner sup-porting core is one of the most time-consuming operations of the entire production process. Considering the current model diversity of refrigerated appliances, the efficient implementation of this procedure gains more and more importance. DureflexTM films protect against attacks and forces of nature 19 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Highly elastic films made from polyurethane have already foiled many attempted attacks and have saved human lives. How do they do that? Well, thermoplastic elastomer film (TPU) specially developed by Epurex Films is incorporated in safety glass as a functional elastic interlayer. Transparent, rubbery-elastic Walopur® film 19 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Walopur® is the brand name of the all-rounders among the films produced by Epurex Films. These thermoplastic elastomer films (TPU) unite the physico-mechanical and chemical properties of polyurethane elastomers with the efficient and effective processing options associated with thermoplastics. Multilayer films with added functions 19 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Epurex Films is investing in new technologies for manufacturing multilayer, coextruded films based on various thermoplastic elastomers. This enables the specialist in high-performance technical films to expand the current range of its brand films Walopur® and Platilon® U. Innovative ideas for a continuously optimized product 19 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Bayer Sheet Europe adds a new product to its 2005 portfolio of high-value heat reduction Makrolon® multi UV IQ sheets: the new „IQ-Relax-Version“ comprises all of the quality features of the IQ family but with higher light transparency and an outstanding visual appearance. Proven in thousands of applications 19 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Excellent heat insulation, outstanding cold bending properties, and low weight – these are only three of the properties that have made the unique Makrolon® multi UV 6 polycarbonate sheets from Bayer Sheet Europe a big sales success. Bayer MaterialScience Researchers to Explain Comparisons of Various Composites Made With the Baypreg® F System 18 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Three Bayer MaterialScience researchers will detail the various composites made with the Baypreg® F system taking into consideration the end-use applications for load bearing capacity at the Polyurethanes Conference 2004 in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004. Bayer MaterialScience Researcher to Discuss Performance of Cyclopentane Foam for Pipe Insulation 18 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG A Bayer MaterialScience researcher will explain his research to determine if high-temperature cyclopentane-blown polyurethane foam can replace CFC- or HCFC-blown pipe insulation during his presentation at the Polyurethanes Conference 2004 in Las Vegas, Wednesday, October 20. Bayer MaterialScience Researchers Discuss New Isocyanate Technology Used to Reduce Flammability in Low-Density Flexible Foams 18 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Bayer MaterialScience researchers have developed a new isocyanate technology that greatly reduces flammability in high-resilience flexible polyurethane foams compared to foams currently provided by commercial technologies while maintaining comfort, durability and stability. Bayer MaterialScience Researcher Discusses the Tack Behavior of Polyurethane Dispersions Used in Various Adhesive Applications 18 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG A Bayer MaterialScience researcher will discuss recent findings about the tack behavior and adhesive properties of selected Dispercoll® U polyurethane dispersions (PUD) developed for adhesive and coating applications during his presentation at the Polyurethanes Conference 2004, Wednesday, Oct. 20. Head of Bayer Distribution Safety Services Group to Explain New Shipping Legislation for Hazardous Materials 18 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG The head of Bayer Corporation's Distribution Safety Services group will outline the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) new legislation, HM-223, for shipping hazardous materials at the Polyurethanes Conference 2004 in Las Vegas, Monday, Oct. 18. Bayer Researcher to Address the Limitations and Benefits for Biomonitoring of Diisocyanate Exposures 18 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG A Bayer researcher will discuss the biochemical reactivity of diisocyanates as it relates to the most commonly used analytical procedures for biomonitoring with emphasis on the limitations of how such data are interpreted at the Polyurethanes Conference 2004 in Las Vegas, Monday, Oct. 18. Bayer MaterialScience Researchers Demonstrate Use of Polyol Modifiers to Enhance Processing of Slabstock Foam 18 October 2004 - Bayer MaterialScience AG A Bayer MaterialScience researcher wi