Advanced Materials

Sensing structure without touching

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Monday, February 26, 2024

It senses interference in the electric field between an object and the sensor, at up to 100 millimetres from the object.

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  • It senses interference in the electric field between an object and the sensor, at up to 100 millimetres from the object.
  • Electronic skins have become a crucial element in bionic robots, allowing them to detect and react to external stimuli promptly.
  • It can be made and processed by a specific 3D printing method, called dispensing printing, that offers fine control over the structure and pattern of the printed high-viscous ink.
  • Incorporating the sensing grid into a printed circuit board allowed the data it collects to be transmitted over the 4G networks widely used by mobile phones.

Woodbridge International Closes Sale of Rayotek Scientific Inc to McDanel Advanced Material Technologies

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodbridge International, a global mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Rayotek Scientific Inc by McDanel Advanced Material Technologies.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodbridge International, a global mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Rayotek Scientific Inc by McDanel Advanced Material Technologies.
  • Rayotek Scientific is a specialty Advanced Materials manufacturer of sapphire, glass, and fused silica windows, mirrors, and other optical systems.
  • McDanel Advanced Material Technologies is a leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance proprietary Advanced Material technical solutions for mission-critical applications across Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Semiconductor, and other Diversified Industrial end-markets.
  • McDanel holds a broad portfolio of high-purity materials and a range of machining and R&D capabilities to provide highly engineered Advanced Materials designed to perform under tight specifications and withstand extreme environments.

REMADE CTO To Discuss “Reimagining Energy Use with Digital Technologies” at SXSW®

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Since 2015, Dr. Azer has served as the Associate Director for Manufacturing Science at the Illinois Applied Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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  • Since 2015, Dr. Azer has served as the Associate Director for Manufacturing Science at the Illinois Applied Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  • The panel will also highlight how Manufacturing USA builds collaborative innovation ecosystems to advance these critical technologies.
  • Today, digital technologies are helping reimagine manufacturing processes and products to reduce energy use, decrease emissions, and eliminate waste, creating “circular economy” product flows; increasing energy efficiency through smart manufacturing; and employing digital capabilities in new ways to enhance sustainability.
  • REMADE enables early-stage applied research and development that will create jobs, dramatically reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the supply and use of recycled materials.

McDanel Advanced Material Technologies Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Rayotek Scientific

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BEAVER FALLS, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDanel Advanced Material Technologies ("McDanel"), an Artemis company, today announced the acquisition of Rayotek Scientific ("Rayotek").

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  • BEAVER FALLS, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDanel Advanced Material Technologies ("McDanel"), an Artemis company, today announced the acquisition of Rayotek Scientific ("Rayotek").
  • From research-to-design and prototype-to-test, Rayotek specializes in a variety of sapphire, glass, and related Advanced Materials to manufacture products that enable best-in-class performance in harsh operating environments.
  • The acquisition of Rayotek expands McDanel's technology portfolio of advanced material offerings and manufacturing capabilities.
  • "We are very excited to be partnering with the Rayotek Team," said Michael Ingram, President and Chief Operating Officer of McDanel.

ARKEMA will be attending this year's JEC edition with A unique portfolio of materials for Composites STAND 5T40 - HALL 5

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

PI films are used in various industries, including smart devices, electric vehicles, semiconductors, displays, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • PI films are used in various industries, including smart devices, electric vehicles, semiconductors, displays, aerospace, and industrial applications.
  • UNLEASHING THE FUTURE WITH ARKEMA'S UDX® TAPES - Arkema is proud to present a range of semi-finished composite products under the UDX® brand.
  • Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials.
  • The Group reported sales of around € 11.5 billion in 2022, and operates in some 55 countries with 21,100 employees worldwide.

ARKEMA will be attending this year's JEC edition with A unique portfolio of materials for Composites STAND 5T40 - HALL 5

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

PI films are used in various industries, including smart devices, electric vehicles, semiconductors, displays, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • PI films are used in various industries, including smart devices, electric vehicles, semiconductors, displays, aerospace, and industrial applications.
  • UNLEASHING THE FUTURE WITH ARKEMA'S UDX® TAPES - Arkema is proud to present a range of semi-finished composite products under the UDX® brand.
  • Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials.
  • The Group reported sales of around € 11.5 billion in 2022, and operates in some 55 countries with 21,100 employees worldwide.

CHASM® Advanced Materials Announces Major Production Expansion of AgeNT® Transparent Antenna Solutions

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

CANTON, Mass., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHASM Advanced Materials, a pioneer in carbon nanotube material solutions, has announced a major scale-up in the production of customized transparent antennas based on its AgeNT® transparent antenna technology, following successful market introduction last year. This expansion is in response to growing global demand and CHASM's commitment to innovation in connectivity technologies. The company will make the announcement at the MWC Barcelona 2024 exhibition (Hall 1, Booth 1C84), the world's largest connectivity event, Feb. 26-29 in Barcelona, Spain.

Key Points: 
  • CANTON, Mass., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHASM Advanced Materials, a pioneer in carbon nanotube material solutions, has announced a major scale-up in the production of customized transparent antennas based on its AgeNT® transparent antenna technology, following successful market introduction last year.
  • This expansion is in response to growing global demand and CHASM's commitment to innovation in connectivity technologies.
  • The production expansion is bolstered by CHASM's strategic partnership with Kundisch/Phoenix Mecano, a leader in precision fabrication of printed electronics devices.
  • The AgeNT® transparent antenna solution, utilizing cutting-edge carbon nanotube/copper micromesh technology, offers efficacy on par with low-loss, ceramic PCB-based antenna options.

Incheon National University-Harvard University Joint Research Team Improves Fuel Cell Durability with Fatigue-Resistant Membranes

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

GWANGJU, South Korea, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A novel approach to address environmental challenges is the development and commercialization of robust hydrogen fuel cells. These cells contain a polymer electrolyte membrane that serves as a barrier between the electrodes (the conductors that enable the flow of electricity through a substance). This membrane conducts protons but inhibits the movement of electrons, hydrogen molecules, and oxygen molecules.

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  • When a vehicle speeds up or slows down, the fuel cell operates inconsistently, leading to varying water production and causing the membrane to expand and contract.
  • The membranes produced had varying levels of PFPE, and among them, the one with 50% saturation exhibited reasonable electrochemical performance.
  • These results collectively suggest that incorporating the rubbery network modestly reduces electrochemical performance but significantly improves fatigue resistance and overall lifespan.
  • The introduction of a fuel cell system with stability, durability, and performance has the potential to pave the way for innovations in various industries.

McDanel Announces Name Change to Support Expansion of Material Capabilities

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

BEAVER FALLS, Pa., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today McDanel announced its recent name change, transitioning from McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies to McDanel Advanced Material Technologies.

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  • BEAVER FALLS, Pa., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today McDanel announced its recent name change, transitioning from McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies to McDanel Advanced Material Technologies.
  • While these ceramics will continue to be foundational among the McDanel Material Solutions portfolio, active listening and problem solving for its customers and partners have solidified the case for expansion.
  • Changing our company name to reflect the expansion plan is a critical step forward."
  • In addition to the name change, McDanel recently launched a new website that reflects its strategic vision.

Eastman Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

In addition to our strong cash flow, we reduced costs by approximately $200 million in 2023, demonstrating our continued discipline.

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  • In addition to our strong cash flow, we reduced costs by approximately $200 million in 2023, demonstrating our continued discipline.
  • Price-cost increased due to the continued flow through of lower variable costs more than offsetting lower selling prices.
  • Additives & Functional Products – Sales revenue decreased 15 percent due to 10 percent lower selling prices and 6 percent lower sales volume/mix.
  • Third, we also expect improved asset utilization to be a benefit after aggressively managing inventory across the company in 2023.