Alkali Solutions Ltd (ASL) has secured a three year contract to supply Limesol, the liquid lime suspension, to Southern Water, in the face of strong competition from much larger organizations. The contract, for five Waste Water Treatment Works stretching from Southampton in the west along the UK’s south coast to Hastings and up to Ashford, […]
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Air Liquide doubles biomethane production capacity
Since the beginning of 2018, Air Liquide has commissioned three new biomethane production units, in the United States, in France, and in the United Kingdom. With these units, Air Liquide has doubled its biomethane production capacity, which now stands at 60 MW, the equivalent of 500 GWh for a full year of production. Over the […]
BASF and Essentium innovate on 3D printed prosthetic leg
BASF and Essentium, under its subsidiary brand TriFusion Devices, bring the strongest 3D printed thermoplastic carbon fibre definitive prosthetic socket to market that is easily customized to ensure the most comfortable fit for patients. The prosthetic, printed with BASF’s Ultramid polyamide reinforced with short carbon fibre, is lightweight, yet tough and more flexible than traditional […]
AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals announces 2018 Imagine Chemistry finalists
AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals has announced the 20 finalists for the 2018 edition of its Imagine Chemistry challenge. Imagine Chemistry was launched to help solve real-life chemistry-related challenges and uncover sustainable business opportunities. The 2018 edition generated no less than 150 innovative ideas from startups, scale-ups, scientists and others. “This is the second year of […]
Siemens to invest £27 million in 3D printing
Siemens plans to make a £27 million investment in a new manufacturing facility for Worcester, UK-based Materials Solutions Ltd, its additive manufacturing specialist. The new building, set to open in September 2018, will enable it to increase the number of its 3D printing machines from 15 to 50 over the next five years and is […]
Additive Industries manager recognised for services to industry
Shane Collins, General Manager at Additive Industries has received the ASTM Award of Merit. The ASTM International board of directors selected Collins for the award for his contribution to Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Technologies. The award of Merit was established in 1949 by the board of directors and is the highest award granted by […]
NEI Corporation introduces UV-protect technology
NEI Corporation has introduced UV-Protect (UVP) technology to formulate enhanced versions of its popular Nanomyte coating products, which offer unique durable functionalities in coatings. The Nanomyte line of protective coatings and surface treatments provide tailored functionalities, such as hydrophobicity, superhydrophobicity, oleophobicity, superoleophobicity, self-healing, fog resistance, self-cleaning (or easy-to-clean), scratch resistance, anti-corrosion, and anti-icing. They have […]
Wilbur-Ellis launched new deposition and drift reduction product DILIGENCE-EA
Wilbur-Ellis Company announced the release of DILIGENCE-EA, a new deposition and drift reduction product powered by ACCUSTRIKE technology. An addition to agricultural tank mixes, DILIGENCE-EA is designed to mitigate drift issues with a variety of agricultural chemicals, while maximizing the amount of spray deposits that reach the intended target. DILIGENCE-EA achieves this by disrupting […]
Corteva’s OpenSky herbicide receives US registration
Corteva’s OpenSky herbicide (16.31% fluroxypyr + 1.28% pyroxsulam) has received registration from the US Environmental Protection Agency, providing wheat and durum growers with enhanced broadleaf weed and grass control in an easy-handling formulation. A new herbicide for wheat that offers rotational flexibility and ease of use, OpenSky contains two active ingredients with two modes […]
Clariant launches skin care ingredient to combat circadian rhythm disruption
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the launch of its ground-breaking active skin care ingredient, B-Circadin, to fight the effects of skin damage caused by disruption to the skin’s circadian rhythm, frequently altered by stressors in daily life. Developed by Clariant Active Ingredients, B-Circadin maintains the vital synchronization of the skin’s circadian cycle, […]