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SABIC’s Lexan* LUX FR PC Grades Featuring Custom Diffusion and Optimal Luminance Help Light Engine’s LED Tubes Shine
At Chinaplas 2011, Booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC shined a spotlight on its latest win: China-based Light Engine’s selection of customized Lexan* LUX high-diffusion resin grades to produce light-emitting diode (LED) tube lighting for its customer Optiled. - June 09, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Aciont® to Present at the 13th Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference
Dr. Kongnara Papangkorn’s presentation is entitled, “Safety Aspects and Drug Delivery Performance of Visulex® Passive Delivery System” - June 09, 2011 - Aciont Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Fills Industry Need with Expanded Medical Thermoplastic Polyurethane Product Line
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is adding three new grades to its medical thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) product line. The new TPU medical grades, which are all commercially available, extend the hardness range of Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s TPU product portfolio. Texin® RxT70A resin,... - June 09, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
NSTI Nano Tech Boston 2011 – FutureCarbon Goes US
FutureCarbon, the leading provider of super-composites based on carbon nanomaterials, is making a first-time appearance at this year's NSTI nano tech show in Boston from June 14 through 15. FutureCarbon is thus actively continuing its course of expansion. Visitors can find FutureCarbon at booth... - June 09, 2011 - FutureCarbon GmbH
Carotech to Showcase GRAS-Approved Tocomin Palm Tocotrienol Complex at IFT 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Carotech will share applications and benefits of TocoBev tocotrienol beverage powder at IFT. - June 09, 2011 - Carotech Inc.
Biomerics Launches Its Quadrathane™ Family of Polycarbonate-Based Medical TPUs for Implantable Devices
Biomerics announced the launch of its Quadrathane Family of biomaterials, a complete line of polycarbonate-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPUs) materials for the medical device market. Biomerics is promoting the launch of these materials at the 2011 Medical Device & Manufacturing show in New York, June 7-9. - June 08, 2011 - Biomerics
Lubricious Medical Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Resist Particle Shedding During Use
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announced new measurements that illustrate the durability of its Baymedix™ CL 100 lubricious coating technology. Catheters with Baymedix™ CL 100 coatings, subjected to demanding simulated-use tests, released far fewer wear particles than the levels defined by... - June 08, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Nordson ASYMTEK Adds Live Broadcast via VoIP for Technology Days, June 8 & 9, Wed & Thurs
“There has been great interest in the Technology Days 2011 event, but not everyone can travel to The Netherlands at this time,” said Michel van de Vijver, general manager for Europe. “We have decided to make this year’s workshops accessible via the internet so those interested can benefit from this expertise with no travel.” Both the attendees to the event and those attending the webinar will be able to watch Live demos and connect with experts regarding dispensing and coating challenges. - June 08, 2011 - Nordson ASYMTEK
Baby Care Journals and Parenting Journals Launch Interactive New Tools
Learn When You’re Most Likely to Conceive and Predict Your Child’s Height - June 06, 2011 - TJL Enterprises
E&T Plastics Promotes Robert Nachimson to Sales Manager
E&T Plastics, a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Nachimson to Sales Manager for the company’s Long Island City branch. - June 06, 2011 - E&T Plastics
E&T Plastics Transitions Manufacturing Operations to New Teterboro Facility
E&T Plastics, a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the completion of a year-long transition of manufacturing operations to a new 70,000 square foot facility in Teterboro, NJ. - June 05, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Biomerics Announces the Launch of Polyimide Tubing and Coated Wire for Medical Device Applications
Biomerics, a leader and innovator of polymer solutions for medical devices recently launched a new polyimide medical tubing and coated wire production line. Typical medical industry applications include cardiovascular catheters, retrieval devices, push rings, marker bands, angioplasty & stent delivery devices, neurological devices, electrical insulator applications, and drug delivery systems. - June 04, 2011 - Biomerics
Herbal Match is Making Green, Greener
Brand new MMJ delivery service in south bay area prides it’s self on fast, friendly, knowledgeable, Paperless service. Delivering medicine to patients unable or uninterested in making the trip to a dispensary is the driving force behind Herbal Match. - June 04, 2011 - Herbal Match
Scisense Offers Educational Webinar “Exploring Synergies Between Echo and Pressure-Volume Systems” Featuring Dr. Kim Connelly
Webinar attendees will learn both the advantages and challenges of echocardiography and PV loop analysis. - June 04, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.
IonSense Introduces the ID CUBE™ Source - to be Presented at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Annual Conference
Features OpenSpot™ Sample Card for Near-Instantaneous Analysis of Liquids and Solids. - June 03, 2011 - IonSense, Inc.
Biomerics Announces Exhibition of Materials at MD&M East
Biomerics will be exhibiting a new line of biomedical polyurethane products at the MD&M East trade show in New York June 7-9, 2011. - June 02, 2011 - Biomerics
CELFIX Cosmeceuticals Announces Launch of DNA iQuad Infusion Total Eye Complex
Carefree Skincare is focused on developing and providing consumers with innovative and highly efficacious anti-aging products that enhance the health and appearance of aging skin. Products are marketed under the CELFIX Cosmeceuticals brand name. The CELFIX DNA focused skincare line’s primary focus is in providing topical skincare utilizing DNA Repair Enzyme Technology. - June 02, 2011 - CELFIX Cosmeceuticals
Bayer Film Product Honored with ICMA Élan Award
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) has honored a film product from Bayer MaterialScience with one of the ICMA Élan Awards. An independent panel of experts from the ID card industry judged the company’s film Makrofol® ID 320 Antiscratch to be the top innovation... - June 02, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Nordson ASYMTEK's Jet Dispenser for Side-View LED Manufacturing Wins Two Technology Innovation Awards
Nordson ASYMTEK earns two awards for innovative technology and excellence in dispensing for its side-view LED manufacturing jet dispenser at NEPCON China. SMT China magazine and EM Asia magazine conferred the awards at NEPCON China 2011. - June 01, 2011 - Nordson ASYMTEK
Synvir's Ultrafast Nozzle Speeds Past T-Junction Chips
A new MEMs nozzle produces 100,000 microdroplets per second. - May 31, 2011 - Synvir, Inc.
San Diego Cannabis Patients Say No to the Ban on Medical Marijuana
San Diego patients gather enough signatures to put referendum on ballot. - May 28, 2011 - California Cannabis Coalition
Activeion’s Technology is Proven to Kill the Drug-Resistant Super Bug Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Without the Use of Chemicals in Six Seconds
The Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA; also referred as MERSA) bacterial infection is tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus, because of its resistance to commonly used antibiotics, including methicillin. While MRSA infections can occur anywhere, some settings... - May 28, 2011 - Activeion Clean Technologies, Inc.
The Plaza Group Expands Staff; Adds Logistics Coordinator
Leading petrochemical marketing company The Plaza Group expands staff with addition of Christie Allen as logistics coordinator. - May 28, 2011 - The Plaza Group
SABIC Paints a Bright Future for Laser Direct Structuring with New Custom-Colorable LNP* Thermocomp* Compound
The Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC announced at Chinaplas, booth 10.2E21, the first new custom-colorable LNP* Thermocomp* thermoplastic compound for laser direct structuring (LDS) to save space and reduce the weight of mobile devices. - May 28, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Arkin and Foamix to Develop an Innovative Acne Foam
Arkin Holdings and Foamix today announced that they have established a collaboration to develop and commercialize an innovative topical foam to treat patients with acne vulgaris and related disorders. - May 27, 2011 - Foamix Ltd
10 Tips for Enjoying Your Backyard This Summer
BioGuard, one of the nation’s premier suppliers of pool and spa products, wants to help make this the best summer ever with the following 10 tips, time-savers, water-care ideas, and maintenance and safety suggestions for backyard living. 1 – Safety first. Follow a few commonsense rules... - May 27, 2011 - BioGuard
AnaSpec Offers High-Throughput Dispensing Service
AnaSpec, EGT Group is pleased to offer high-throughput dispensing service. Their commitment to supply the life science community with simple, affordable and innovative solutions has resulted in this service: bringing the advantages of automation within everyone’s reach. The fully equipped... - May 27, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Anti- β-Amyloid
AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group is pleased to announce the release of two new mouse monoclonal antibodies specific for β-Amyloid (1-40) & (1-42). These two antibodies are of the IgG1 subtype and do not cross-react with each other at concentrations up to 50 ng/ml when tested in sandwich ELISA. - May 27, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Speedy 28-Day Custom Polyclonal Antibody Service
When traditional protocols can take almost 90 days, the wait for high-quality custom polyclonal antibodies can be excruciating. AnaSpec is pleased to introduce the Speedy 28-day custom polyclonal antibody service. Leveraging proven technology from Eurogentec, AnaSpec's parent company, this protocol... - May 27, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces DPPIV Assay Kit
AnaSpec, EGT Group is pleased to introduce a new long wavelength fluorimetric assay kit for determining Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPPIV) activity, the SensoLyte® Rh110 DPPIV Assay Kit. This kit contains a substrate that emits in the green range of 520 nm when cleaved by DPPIV. The kit provides a... - May 27, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions Enters Mexico Traffic Paint Market
Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions is announcing today that its traffic paint products have been approved for sale and distribution by the Mexican government. Ennis and government representatives will hold a launch event in Mexico City Friday, May 27 to discuss the Ennis entry into the paint market in Mexico. - May 26, 2011 - Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions
SABIC Showcases at Chinaplas Industry Leadership in Validating PCR Claims to Help Customers Achieve Sustainability Goals
At Chinaplas 2011, booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC announced a new milestone in its expanding sustainability efforts to provide customers with a diverse portfolio of high-performance, environmentally responsible materials. - May 26, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Cannalicense Recently Expanded Into Arizona and is Already Getting Patients Legal in Phoenix
Cannalicense has recently expanded their services into Arizona, and is already getting patients legal in Phoenix, for the use of medical marijuana. The service provides patients with the steps necessary toward obtaining a medical marijuana card, for the legal use of the plant, for medical... - May 26, 2011 - CannaLicense
AnaSpec Highlights MMP Inhibitors
AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group, is pleased to release 11 MMP inhibitors to complement their wide offering of MMP SensoLyte® 520 and 490 fluorimetric kits, colorimetric kits, recombinant proteins, and Z-Fish™ antibodies (antibodies specific for zebrafish). These MMP inhibitors are small... - May 25, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Forbo Synthetic Polymers Launches New CMS Website
Forbo Synthetic Polymers has launched their new CMS website, built in WordPress by Raleigh web design company, TheeDesign Studio. - May 25, 2011 - Forbo Synthetic Polymers
Ameridose Reveals Strong First Quarter Sustainability Results
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to share impressive sustainability results for the first quarter of 2011. The combined total of recycled materials generated from Ameridose facilities in the first quarter approached half a million... - May 24, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
All-New Range Rover Evoque Makes Strong Sustainability Statement with Help from SABIC’s Lightweight Materials
The all-new Range Rover Evoque is in the spotlight at SABIC’s Chinaplas 2011 booth (#10.2E21), underscoring the benefits of lightweight and environmentally responsible materials from the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC. - May 23, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Bayer MaterialScience LLC at Cleveland Coatings Society Technical Symposium: Waterborne PUDs Enable Chemists to Develop Customized, High-Performance Coatings Formulations
The adage “The customer is always right” is sometimes easier said than done – particularly for formulating chemists trying to meet customer demands in a variety of markets. To keep customers satisfied, formulators can turn to waterborne polyurethane dispersion (PUD) chemistry for... - May 23, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Scisense Offers an Educational Webinar Titled "Peer-Review Expectations of PV Loop Data" Featuring Dr. Marc Feldman (MD, FACC), University of Texas
Webinar attendees will gain insights about validating PV loop data. - May 21, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s TDI Team Steams Up Annual Energy Savings at Baytown, Texas, Plant
A team of employees at Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Baytown, Texas, plant have substantially reduced energy consumption by optimizing site operations. At the 2011 Industrial Energy Technology Conference (IETC), held May 17-19 in New Orleans, the Baytown toluene diisocyanate (TDI) Train team... - May 20, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
SABIC Announces Polycarbonate Capacity Expansions in Asia to Support Region’s Strong Growth Trajectory
The Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC today announced here at Chinaplas 2011, booth 10.2E21, that it is adding new production lines of the company’s world-renowned Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resins and films in Shanghai and Nansha, China. These additions are part of the... - May 20, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Student Reflects on UofL Program to Help Increase Physician Workforce in Medically Underserved Areas
One of the first students to enroll in a program at the University of Louisville to help address the acute shortage of physicians in medically underserved areas has completed the program, putting her one step closer to her goal of becoming a physician. Melissa “Missy” Sullivan of... - May 19, 2011 - University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
The PhaSeal® System Helps Comply with New Legislation
Using PhaSeal Contributes to a Reduced Exposure Potential for Healthcare Workers - May 19, 2011 - Carmel Pharma
SABIC Expands Industry’s Broadest Polycarbonate Portfolio with the Introduction of SABIC® PC Resin
Here at Chinaplas 2011, Booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC today announced the addition of SABIC® PC resin to its already expansive polycarbonate (PC) offering, reaffirming the company’s polycarbonate industry leadership. - May 19, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Honda Dealership Gets Industrial Flooring from Versatile Building Products & Garage Experts
Garage Experts® of Central PA completes top-quality industrial coating for a local Honda® shop and eyes future dealership projects. - May 18, 2011 - Versatile Building Products
Aqua-Pure Ventures Named to Artemis Project™ Top 50 Innovators List
Leading wastewater recycling company, Aqua-Pure Ventures, honored for second consecutive year by The Artemis Project. - May 18, 2011 - Fountain Quail
GenScript Launches eStainTM 2.0 Protein Staining System
Internationally recognized Contract Research Organization (CRO) GenScript USA Incorporation has launched eStainTM 2.0 Protein Staining System to replace the original eStainTM System. The eStainTM 2.0 System provides fast and convenient protein gel staining in 7 minutes or less and has improved the... - May 18, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
SHL Continues to Expand Taiwan Facilities to Support Auto Injector Production
With the growing demand for auto injectors and increasing number of biologics coming to market, SHL continues to invest in expanding core manufacturing capabilities such as CNC, Molding and Automation. - May 14, 2011 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
ALPCO Diagnostics' Partnership with Electra-Box Diagnostica AB Looks to the Future of American-Swedish Research Collaborations
It is a long-standing tradition in the scientific research community for researchers to engage in collaborative studies spanning international borders. In keeping with this spirit, and with a desire to foster international collaboration, ALPCO Diagnostics is pleased to announce that they have entered into a distribution agreement with Electra-Box Diagnostica AB of Sweden. - May 13, 2011 - ALPCO
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing LLC Honored for Corporate Efforts to Protect Integrity of Rio Grande
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has received the Pollution Prevention Award for its efforts to protect water quality in the Rio Grande River. The honor was awarded by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility as part of its Pollution Prevention Program (P2 Program). The P2... - May 13, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC