MIDLAND, Mich. –Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, announced today that it has significantly ramped up production capacity for hexachlorodisilane (HCDS), and is working with global and local distributors to ensure its safe and efficient supply to current and future customers worldwide. HCDS is a high-purity precursor that is critical for a multitude of advanced, thin-film deposition processes for memory and logic semiconductor chip fabrication. In addition to establishing Dow Corning as a leading supplier of this crucial precursor for global semiconductor production, the expanded capability now offers the industry a very reliable and proven source for high-quality HCDS. View more and related images
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Midland, Mich. – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, has announced that Dow Corning® CE-1874 Microemulsion has won first place in the 3rd Annual Torch of Technology Showcase at New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2014. The new leading-edge microemulsion – which received the vast majority of showcase competition votes – provides exceptional hair repair and protection benefits to shampoos without compromising hair volume. View more and related images
Here at Eurosatory 2014, DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and a world leader in life protection materials and high-performance fibers, is showcasing innovative vehicle armor solutions based on its industry-leading Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology. View more and related images
NEW YORK, N.Y., June 12, 2014 –LinkTech Couplings, a leading global supplier of quick couplings and valves with headquarters in Ventura, Calif., will launch in July the new 60PS series of high-flow couplings made of Udel® polysulfone (PSU) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers for healthcare and industrial applications. The 3/8-in (0.95 cm) diam. high-flow couplings are more durable and provide greater high temperature stability (up to 280°F/138°C) compared to competing thermoplastics like polypropylene (PP). Solvay made the announcement at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East 2014 Exhibition June 10-12 in New York City. View more and related images
Emerging global trends are impacting the operating environment of light tactical interdiction vehicles for military, law enforcement and homeland security operations, particularly helicopters and patrol boats. As they engage in higher-risk scenarios, such as supporting clandestine operations and penetrating inner harbors and coastlines, these vehicles require enhanced armor protection that won’t compromise their speed, agility, range and payload capacity. View more and related images
ROSEMONT, Ill., June 11, 2014 –Extremity Medical LLC, Parsippany, N.J., an entrepreneurial-based manufacturer of orthopedic implants for the distal extremities, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its new HammerFiX™IP fusion system made of Zeniva® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers. Zeniva® PEEK – part of Solvay’s line of Solviva® Biomaterials – has a modulus very close to that of bone plus excellent toughness and fatigue resistance. The FDA clearance was based in part on Solvay’s well-developed master access file for Zeniva® PEEK. Solvay made the announcement at the 10th Annual Orthopedic Manufacturing & Technology (OMTEC) exposition June 11-12 in Rosemont, Ill. View more and related images
NEW YORK, N.Y., June 10, 2014 –Solvay Specialty Polymers – a leading global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics offered for use in a range of markets including implantable and non-implantable medical devices – has released a case study which highlights the use of its high-performance polymers in the healthcare field. Surgical retractors made of Ixef®polyarylamide (PARA) and AvaSpire® polyaryletherketone (PAEK) show strong commercial promise and are the latest examples from Solvay which showcase the advantages of high-performance polymers over metals in medical devices. The company made the announcement at the 2014 Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East exhibition June 10-12 in New York City. View more and related images
St. Petersburg, FL – June 9, 2014 – Jabil Shanghai was named the winner of this year’s Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Lean Best Practice Award in recognition of their efforts to drive innovation and Lean Six Sigma capabilities in optimizing manufacturing processes at their facility. View more and related images
St. Petersburg, FL – June 6, 2014 – Chad Industries, owned by Jabil Circuit, Inc., announced today that it will demonstrate flexible automated wafer handling for 450mm wafers during SEMICON West 2014 in San Francisco. View more and related images
Las Vegas – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today announced that its recently launched Dow Corning® MS-2002 Moldable White Reflector Silicone was the winner of the Non-Luminous Components, Specialty Hardware, Shades and Solar category at the 2014 LIGHTFAIR® International Innovation Awards. This marks the third time in two years that Dow Corning’s Moldable Silicone product technology has garnered top recognition during LIGHTFAIR International’s (LFI) annual awards. View more and related images