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I am very much excited for First Installation of Antibacterial Plastic sheet in the Phlebotomy room in the Diagnostic Lab in Chennai in the 2nd week of August. I have started my focus on antimicrobial technology in 2004 and have tried couple of technologies and associated with couple of companies in EU and USA and later stick with an European company and jointly worked out with my strategy and trials in many countries in EU,Middle East ,Africa and south east Asian countries etc.Here i am with pursuing my passion to enhance people's life by introducing such product in the society.

Ford Motor Company  has teamed up with  Jose Cuervo®  to explore the use of the tequila  producer’s  agave plant byproduct  to develop more sustainable  bioplastics  to employ in  Ford vehicles . Ford  and  Jose Cuervo  are testing the  bioplastic for use in vehicle interior and exterior components  such as wiring harnesses, HVAC units and storage bins. Initial assessments suggest the material holds great promise due to its durability and aesthetic qualities. Success in developing a sustainable composite could reduce vehicle weight and lower energy consumption, while paring the use of petrochemicals and the impact of vehicle production on the environment. “At Ford, we aim to reduce our impact on the environment,”  said Debbie Mielewski, Ford senior technical leader, sustainability research department.  “As a leader in the sustainability space, we are developing new technologies to efficiently employ di...

Solegear Bioplastic Technologies Inc. and r-pac International has recently announced a replenishment order from r-pac International, to provide Solegear’s proprietary TF4000 bioplastic for the production of smartphone case packaging to support an upcoming launch at a leading US-based consumer electronics retailer.  “Following an initial launch of plant-based smartphone case packaging last fall, this latest order represents an ongoing commitment from the retailer to meet demand from consumers for more sustainable products and packaging,” said Paul Antoniadis, CEO of Solegear. “Our collaborative partnership with r-pac International means that we continue to develop packaging materials that meet real-world performance and manufacturing requirements for Fortune 500 brands, and these solutions are resulting in long-term customer relationships and commitments.” Solegear’s Traverse TF4000 is a USDA BioPreferred® packaging material with independently verified plant-based content and enhan...

The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) has granted Hexagon Composites' wholly owned subsidiary Hexagon Lincoln permit for Titan XL. The Titan XL was first introduced in Latin America in 2015. It represents the highest-capacity road trailer in the world in a 40-foot container, capable of transporting 525,000 scf (15,000 scm) of compressed natural gas (CNG) with only 31.5 metric ton including trailer weight. The unique, ultra-light carbon fiber Type 4 cylinders are key to it meeting Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) limitations of several US states. "Titan XL transports 44% more gas than Titan 4. Companies will benefit from fewer trips, reduced operating costs and increased competitiveness." Hexagon Composites' Mobile Pipeline products have become the industry standard for moving large amounts of compressed gas.   Source:Hexagon Composites

This uniquely practical and industry’s UN-RIVALED course, to be offered in Atlanta, USA,  OCT 4-6,  “Polymer Failure & Defects: Problem Solving Case-Histories” has been attended by 500+ participants with representation from premier global companies. A highlight of the course is the presentation of 50+ Case-Histories of $MM business impact via skilled investigation of problems; solutions backed by PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS in prestigious journals & documented COMMERCIAL VALUE. There will be a major presentation on “How to Identify Innovation Opportunities During Routine Technical Operations”.  .................................................................................................   • EXAMPLE #1 of 50+ : During occasional longer breaks, the extruder froze resulting in lengthy tear-downs & cleaning, thus adversely affecting the productivity. "Melt-Polycondensation" was established as the root-cause. Rather than changing the “near Impossible” man...

  Victrex  is leading a consortium of companies and institutions pursuing innovation in 3D printing (additive manufacturing or AM). As part of its key role, Victrex will develop new grades of high-performance  polyaryletherketone (PAEK)  polymer based on innovative chemical formulations that are specifically designed to work in additive manufacturing processes. Although utilized in some AM applications today, current PAEK materials were originally developed for use in injection molding or extrusion manufacturing process.  The new grades are targeted in particular at the aerospace industry, which is the consortium’s main focus, but will also consider applications in other areas, notably medical. Possessing intellectual property covering the new polymers being developed, Victrex was awarded funding from the UK's agency for innovation, Innovate UK, to help drive the project forward. Members of the consortium are other industry leaders such as Airbus Group Innov...

Adwen and LM Wind Power have partnered to take a large step forward towards lowering the cost of energy in offshore, putting their respective technology expertise together to present the longest blade in the world. The huge component of 88.4 meters has been specifically designed for Adwen's AD 8-180 wind turbine model, with 8MW nominal capacity and 180 meter rotor diameter. The first of these huge blades has just been manufactured at LM Wind Power's factory in Lunderskov (Denmark) and will be transported to a facility in Aalborg in the following days, where it will commence rigorous testing in the framework of Adwen's extensive product validation plan. The engineering teams of both companies have been working together for months to design and integrate a blade that represents an important step forward in the race to lower the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE). With the largest rotor in the industry (180 meters), the AD 8-180 has the highest annual energy production (AEP) of ...