Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President: Yasuhiko Saitoh) has developed the industry’s first heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tubing, ST-OR Type, specifically designed for busbar insulation. Busbars, typically made of copper or aluminum, are conductive metallic strips used for power…
At the upcoming Annual Meeting of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) in Barcelona, Spain, from September 19-22, 2024, Bayer will present new findings from the pivotal PULSAR and PHOTON trials on Eylea™ (aflibercept 8 mg). These studies focus…
LuminUltra is expanding its leading portfolio of molecular testing solutions with the acquisition of Genomadix. This move enhances LuminUltra’s capabilities in the rapid identification and quantification of microbes in water systems—residential, commercial, and industrial—that can cause the potentially deadly Legionnaires’…
Chevron has announced the launch of Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW, a cutting-edge hydraulic fluid designed to meet the demands of the marine and construction industries while promoting environmental stewardship. As global regulations on environmental protection become stricter, Chevron introduces Clarity…
This extensive 600-page report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global biobased polymers and plastics market, providing insights into the latest technological advancements, market trends, and growth prospects in this expanding sector. The market for biobased polymers and plastics is…
Braskem the leading polyolefins producer in the Americas and a pioneer in industrial-scale biopolymer production, has announced the opening of its new Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, Massachusetts. This 35,000-square-foot facility is designed to accelerate advancements in renewable chemicals and…
Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) (“Bunge” or the “Company”) announced that its wholly owned finance subsidiary, Bunge Limited Finance Corp., has successfully priced a $2 billion public offering of senior unsecured notes, distributed across three tranches as follows: These Senior…
Miné Kleynhans (34), a project manager at the University of the Free State Art Gallery, has won the prestigious 2024 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition for her installation titled Meditations on Resentment. As the winner, Kleynhans receives a cash prize…
Aramco, a global leader in energy and chemicals, has finalized a deal to acquire an additional 22.5% stake in Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh) from Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical for $702 million. Located on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, Petro…
Uncommon amino acids are a unique group of amino acids that, while structurally similar to the 20 standard amino acids used in protein synthesis, are relatively rare in nature. These atypical amino acids play distinct roles in specific biological processes…
Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp. (AEC) has introduced a cloud-based CAE solution platform, offering highly accurate applications designed to predict the crash and impact behavior of polymers. With the growing use of polymer materials in automobiles and various products, precise simulation…
Brenntag, the global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, has officially opened a new facility dedicated to Animal Nutrition solutions. This state-of-the-art plant, operational since September 2024, features advanced ‘Neubacid Soft’ technology, enabling feed producers to enhance animal performance without…