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PI-KEM purchases Hart Materials

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Hart Materials, a specialist supplier of high performance materials for advanced technology applications. PI-KEM has recently celebrated our 30th anniversary and this purchase allows us to build on our current product offering and diversify into new areas. Colin Rouse, Managing Director, comments; “In what is a new chapter for both businesses, Hart Materials will… Continue

Circular economy: Tackling challenges with novel materials

To reach the goals of the Paris Agreement, producers have to rethink the way of producing goods in order to eliminate waste and continuously use available resources. This includes reuse, refurbishing and recycling of no-longer used products completely and therefore minimising resource input. To reach a true circular economy, several challenges need to be addressed… Continue

New Collaboration on Novel Approach to Carbon Capture

by James Stephenson | Sep 13, 2021 | News Promethean Particles, a leading global provider of industrial scale, cost-effective nanomaterials, has announced its participation in a new collaboration. Along with the University of Nottingham and Drax power station, they aim to demonstrate the potential of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as a viable industrial carbon capture technology. As part of a suite of projects funded by the UK… Continue

Impact of powder flow analysis on production

Have you ever experienced powder build-up in pipes or other areas of production? Do you suffer with material caking or non-uniform flow? The Mercury Scientific Revolution can help: Find out how your powders behave Offers you repeatable, reliable information Low Cost Easy to use I was recently at a company that designs ways of moving… Continue

Dust extraction specialist set to exhibit at Advanced Materials Show 2022

Dustcontrol UK has announced it will be exhibiting a range of its highly effective extraction equipment at this summer’s Advanced Materials Show 2022. Taking place on Wednesday, 29th and Thursday, 30th June at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, the Dustcontrol team will be showcasing the firm’s extensive range of both fixed and mobile cyclone-based dust… Continue

Gerdau Graphene Presents Its Chief Technology Officer (Europe And Asia), Based On Its R&D Centre At The University of Manchester

Dr. Nurul Alam, one of the world’s most renowned plastics researchers, will lead the laboratory located at the GEIC. SÃO PAULO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gerdau Graphene’s research outpost at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) in the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom has just gained a new leadership. The renowned Scientist, Nurul Alam, PhD in Nanotechnology and Materials… Continue

Impact of Consistent Moisture Monitoring

Moisture sensors are utilized for measurements of moisture in all kinds of ceramic applications which is a critical concern during the production process. MoistTech’s near-infrared (NIR) moisture sensor allows manufacturers the ability to adjust moisture levels on real-time information lowering raw material and fuel costs, higher yields, and more uniform products. NIR moisture measurement is… Continue

Perfect your Process

Optix is a multi-purpose and highly sensitive instrument for gas sensing in any vacuum environment. Optix caters for most industrial vacuum production processes without any requirement for a differential pumping system, providing automatic operation and real-time species detection. KEY FEATURES 1. Wide pressure range, operating directly at process pressures from 0.5 to 10-7mbar 2. Built-in… Continue