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Saab Aerostructures
December 2005
Saab supplies Boeing with carbon fibre doors
Saarpor
February 2010
Expandable polystyrene used in insulation wallpaper
Sabanci Holding
May 2005
DuPont SA renamed
Sabic
December 2008
Faster cycles and improved flow with Sabic FPC55
September 2008
525 kt polypropylene plant to be built in Saudi Arabia
July 2008
SABIC’s new ultra-pure compounds provide huge ‘clean’ plastics
March 2006
Simplified rapid test for cracking resistance
August 2004
Sabic starts up Stamax line
Sabic Innovative Plastics
January 2010
Hall of Fame Award for innovative bumper
December 2009
Range of PC copolymer resins unveiled
December 2009
Flexible resin is one of the first halogen-free materials for alternating current power cords
September 2009
Bio-based composites give customers greatly expanded options
September 2009
SABIC launches Ultem composites, foam and fibre
September 2009
Resin developed for post-consumer recycled carpet line
September 2009
Bio-based sustainable products
August 2009
PC sheet acts as protective shield
August 2009
Resin used to produce first carbon neutral telephone
August 2009
Resin portfolio wins Dutch Responsible Care Award
July 2009
Resins offered for domestic boilers
June 2009
SABIC expands its resin offering to the North American automotive industry
May 2009
Thermoplastic for direct digital manufacturing applications
May 2009
Resins selected to help optimize breast cancer device
March 2009
Ford F-150 rear lamp bezels made with resins
March 2009
Glass-filled resins introduced
February 2009
Scrap PET in polymer resin gains ‘cradle to cradle ‘certification
February 2009
Resins cut weight in Ford Kuga
January 2009
Lexan thermo clear sheet claimed to offer superior insulation for glazing, helping reduce energy costs
January 2009
PC grade with superior optical properties
December 2008
Plastic ‘glazing’ provides energy efficient alternative for builders
December 2008
Polyetherimide foam offers superior flame and toxicity properties for aircraft interiors
December 2008
Stamax resins available worldwide
November 2008
SABIC helps GM’s new Opel Insignia dazzle the auto industry
November 2008
SABIC unveils lightweight composites for automotive industry
November 2008
IXIS composites reduce weight
October 2008
SABIC develops high-tech plastic films to combat counterfeiters
September 2008
Polyetherimide resin allows diabetes system to be mass produced
August 2008
Next-generation resins for large automotive thermoplastic body panels
August 2008
New Lexan SD films for electronic identity cards
August 2008
Starflam compounds with system cost advantages
July 2008
New CEO for SABIC Innovative Plastics
July 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics expands Chinese capabilities
July 2008
Optimized resins for decorative chrome plating
June 2008
Flame retardant film reaches higher environmental standards
June 2008
ABS for decorative chrome plating
June 2008
Sabic starts fibre reinforced plastic production in Korea
May 2008
Brain scanner features plastics
April 2008
PC film for portable electronics
April 2008
Sabic produces long glass-fibre reinforced composites in Korea
April 2008
Blood pump features PC
February 2008
Sustainable plastics for lighter-weight automobiles
September 2007
North American Auto Show sees manufacturers using sustainable plastics to reduce vehicle weight
September 2007
GE Plastics to change name
SABIC PP Automotive
December 2008
Stamax resins available worldwide
November 2008
SABIC unveils lightweight composites for automotive industry
Sachtleben Chemie GmbH
July 2004
Rockwood buys CeramTec
Sacmi Imola
September 2009
Compression blow forming technology demonstrated
Sadra Medical
August 2007
VALVES - First replacement procedure using Lotus aortic valve takes place using minimally invasive transcatheter technique
SAE International
March 2010
Tungsten carbide coating company awarded certification
Saehan
June 2006
Biodegradable film sheets
May 2006
South Korea for Toray’s biodegradable film sheets
September 2005
Korean polyester film plant
August 2005
Dow buys Pacific Epoxy
Saertex
December 2008
Saertex plant number eight
June 2006
Saertex opens scrim plant in India
Saertex Wagener GmbH & Co KG
May 2005
Economical multiaxial fabrics
Safety Solutions
March 2008
Carbon fibre head and neck restraints for motor sports
Saga University
December 2008
Metals recovered using biomass waste
July 2008
Saga University prototypes green LED with new material
June 2006
Technology uses persimmon skins to recycle gold
Sahajanand Medical
July 2008
Sahajanand Medical Technologies reports positive results from trial of drug eluting stents
Sahara Petrochemical
May 2005
Strong growth for PE and PP in Middle East
Sahara Petrochemical Co
February 2005
Propylene and propane dehydration plant
Saifun Semiconductors
June 2006
Chinese silicon wafer manufacturer builds plant, shifts strategy
Saint Gobain Vetrotex International
May 2005
2005 JEC Show award winners
Saint-Gobain
January 2008
Owens Corning acquires Saint-Gobain’s reinforcements businesses
September 2007
Owens Corning to acquire Saint- Gobain’s reinforcement business
June 2007
Owens Corning, Saint Gobain delay joint venture
December 2006
Saint-Gobain to sell ceramics for chip-making equipment
September 2006
Owens Corning, Saint Gobain to merge reinforcements businesses
February 2006
Owens Corning and Saint Gobain to merge reinforcements businesses
February 2006
Silicon nitride components for microturbines
September 2005
Silica yarns with improved thermal resistance
July 2005
Ibiden quadruples diesel filter production
April 2005
Saint-Gobain raises silicon carbide prices, shuts reactor
December 2004
Saint-Gobain and Owens Corning in joint venture
September 2004
Ibiden builds diesel filter plant in Hungary
February 2004
Engineering ceramics in Europe and North America-an overview of the markets
Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Inc
May 2005
Pumpable monolithics reduce installation times
Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics
December 2005
Low-tack fabrics can be repositioned
November 2005
Flow-promoting fibres aid infusion of glass fibre fabrics
Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Canada Ltd
December 2004
Chopped glass fibre reinforcements
January 2004
Laminate absorbs energy, reduces catastrophic failure
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex
July 2007
Saint-Gobain increase production of Twintex
November 2005
Owens Corning and Saint Gobain to merge reinforcements businesses
November 2005
Lightweight carbon fibre bridge cuts construction time
October 2005
Lightweight solar collector for hot water
May 2005
2005 JEC Show award winners
March 2005
Chopped strand for bulk moulding compounds
Saitama Medical School
March 2006
Gunze develops biodegradable tube for blood vessel regeneration
Sakai Sangyo
February 2006
AGYexpands S-2 class products in Japan, plans expansion into rest of Asia
Sakamura Machine
December 2006
Nippon Steel, Kobe Steel develop titanium alloys for automobiles
Salomon
April 2009
Thermoplastic elastomer selected for ski-boots
Saltigo
August 2008
Price increase announcements
SaluMedica
May 2008
MiMedx Group signs licence agreement with SaluMedica
SaluMedica LLC
December 2005
SpineMedica sets up special advisory board for disc implant
October 2005
SpineMedica, SaluMedica sign pact
Samsonite Corp
April 2005
Reinforced polyamide for suitcase parts
Samsung
February 2009
CAS, Samsung renew cooperation agreement
August 2006
Samsung SDI unveils three-dimensional display technology
May 2005
90 nm line width dynamic random access memories
Samsung Electro-Mechanics
October 2007
Samsung unveils ‘thinnest’ integrated circuit substrate
March 2007
0.32 mm thick six-layer large-scale integration embedded substrate
Samsung Electronics
December 2009
Samsung develops world’s thinnest 102 cm liquid crystal display panel
November 2009
Samsung starts 512 Mb phase change memory production
August 2009
Samsung, Numonyx join forces on phase change memory
April 2009
Advanced fusion memory with 40 nm technology
April 2009
Korean solar cell makers get together at Expo
March 2009
Mass-production of memory with 50 nm process tech
December 2008
Collaboration for development of light-emitting diode technology
November 2008
World-first nanotube-based colour active matrix
October 2008
Developing transparent conductive layers for displays
June 2008
Cheap high-speed liquid crystal display panel from Samsung
December 2007
Liquid crystal display panel made of inexpensive soda-lime glass
September 2007
Liquid crystal display panel with DisplayPort interface
July 2007
Organic electroluminescence panel using single crystal silicon
May 2007
Samsung unveils third fusion semiconductor
April 2007
Samsung ships phase change random access memory samples
April 2007
Mass-production of direct random access memory increases efficiency by 40%
February 2007
Double-sided liquid crystal display panel for mobile equipment
February 2007
3-D silicon drives industry growth of fusion technology
January 2007
World’s slimmest mobile liquid crystal display screen
December 2006
Samsung develops 50 nm dynamic random access memory chip
November 2006
Polymer resistive memory
October 2006
Polymer resistive memory
September 2006
High-density MultiMediaCard for portable applications
July 2006
1.98 inch liquid crystal display achieves video graphic array resolution
June 2006
Single-chip liquid crystal display gives full colour to mobile devices
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
June 2004
Samsung Electronics solves alumina processing problem
Samsung SDI
October 2008
Bosch and Samsung form lithiumion battery joint venture
October 2007
Organic electroluminescent panel is only 0.25 mm thick
Samsung Total Petrochemicals
June 2005
Samsung selects Spherizone for PP plant
Samsung Yokohama Research Institute
January 2008
Lithium-ion capacity increased using negative electrode material
Samtec
May 2009
Environmentally friendly electrical components made from PBT
Samyang Comtech
December 2008
South Korean Army chooses Dyneema® HB26
May 2007
Fire retardant armour for navy boats
Sandia National Laboratories
December 2007
The creation of tiny carbon spheres finally revealed
April 2006
Low density foam
October 2004
Non-brazing method for joining metals and metal oxides
June 2004
Gold nanocrystals self-assemble to form three-dimensional arrays
February 2004
Simple route to zinc oxide nanorods and nanoplates
Sandretto
September 2007
Sandretto UK; Hall 15 Stand 40
Sandvik AB
May 2005
Alpha-alumina coated cutting tool
Sandvik Materials Technology
July 2007
Sandvik buys Doncasters Medical Technologies
Saneron CCEL Therapeutics Inc
February 2005
Spinal cord injury treatment wins US government grant
San-Etsu Metals
January 2006
Tokyo University, San-Etsu Metals develop lead-free brass
Sanford USD Medical
October 2009
Spinal implant for fusion surgery wins US approval
Sanki Engineering Co Ltd
July 2004
Technology to extract phosphorous from human waste
Sanofi-Synthelabo Inc
January 2004
Key trial ends for prostate implant
Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co Ltd
May 2005
US/Japanese firms team up on ocular implant
Sanwa Kenma Ltd
May 2004
Fullerenes for wafer polishing
Sanyo
June 2004
Sony develops 25 GB paper disk
Sanyo Aqua Technology
October 2005
Fossil-fuel free hydrogen fuel cells
Sanyo Electric
February 2009
Sanyo Electric develops 450 mW blue-violet laser diode
February 2008
Improved quality, formation speed of silicon thin-film on larger substrate
January 2008
3M’s lithiumion battery cathode patent battle settled
September 2007
Japanese manufacturers focus on energy-saving products for the home
October 2005
Alloy absorbs hydrogen and increases purity of gas
October 2005
Fossil-fuel free hydrogen fuel cells
July 2005
Sanyo uses carbon fibre to eliminate bacteria in water
Sanyo Electric Co Ltd
December 2004
Sanyo develops higher-capacity lithium ion battery
November 2004
Nanotubes packed tighter for double-layer capacitors
August 2004
Group to research turning waste into hydrogen fuel
February 2004
Sanyo creates long-lasting nickel-hydrogen satellite battery
Sanyo Epson
April 2006
BOE HYDIS enters into patent licence agreement with Sanyo Epson
Sanyo Special Steel
November 2005
Lead-free machine steel for automobile bodies
Sanyo Special Steel Co Ltd
May 2005
Lead-free steel is strong and easy to machine
Sapporo Breweries
March 2007
Bioethanol venture begins commercial production using wood
August 2004
Taisei, Marubeni turn construction waste into car biofuel
Sarda Acque Minerali
September 2006
100% recyclable PET bottle
Sartomer
April 2009
Resin modifies polybutadiene terephthalate melt flow
SAS Automation
November 2005
Carbon fibre grippers allow faster processing
Sasol Polymers
April 2004
BP licenses PP technology
Saudi Aramco
July 2007
Saudi Aramco and Dow to develop plastics complex
May 2005
HDPE plant for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Basic
January 2008
Saudi corporation’s business programme to focus on composites, plastics for automobiles
February 2007
SABIC forms polystyrene joint venture with Baser Petrokimya
February 2007
Huntsman sells Australian polyester resins business
November 2006
Sabic to take over Huntsman’s UK petrochemicals arm
December 2005
Unique high impact, clear PP
July 2005
Technip gains Saudi plant contract
Saudi Basic Industries
September 2007
GE Plastics to change name
July 2007
Saudi Basic Industries Corp opens offices in Indonesia and Vietnam
June 2007
SABIC to acquires GE Plastics for $11.6 billion
May 2005
EU imposes polyester import duties
January 2005
Gulf set to dominate plastics production
Saudi Basic Industries Corp
August 2004
Saudi ethylene plant
Saudi International Petrochemical
July 2009
Sipchem licenses high-pressure lowdensity polyethylene process
Saudi International Petrochemical Co
October 2004
DuPont and Sipchem in vinyl acetate deal
Saudi Petrochem
October 2009
$46 billion invested in Saudi petrochemical project
Saudi Petrochemical Development Co
August 2004
Saudi ethylene plant
Saudi Polyolefins Co
February 2005
Propylene and propane dehydration plant
Savannah River National Laboratory
September 2008
Pourable glass micro balloons
SBB
February 2010
Cheaper speed reducers made using PEEK
Scandius BioMedical
April 2006
Tibial fixation implant gains US approval for Scandius
January 2005
Orthopaedic repair system for knee wins US approval
Scapa
October 2006
Heat reactive transfer adhesive
SCG-Dow
April 2008
Dow joint venture announces speciality elastomers plant in Thailand
Schappe Techniques
June 2004
Schappe Techniques
Schenk Plastic Solutions
March 2008
SkinForm process used for car headrest
Schering
May 2006
Cardium claims patent victories
Schiffrin & Barroway
December 2005
Future still unclear for Johnson & Johnson/Guidant deal - Many ups and downs in the acquisition process
Schleich
March 2009
Toys made of liquid wood
Schmalbach Lubeca
April 2007
Amcor plans to sell European PET business
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
April 2007
Reducing plastics waste by improving polymer performance
Schulman
March 2006
Fast working rotational moulding resins
Schuman
February 2009
Titanium dioxide-based air purifier installed on yacht
Schwartz Communications
December 2008
STENTS - Gore gets go-ahead for embolic filter trial
Schwälbchen
December 2008
Lower density PS replaces PET in German milk bottles
SciCron Technologies LLC
October 2004
Coated sheets have electro-dissipative properties
Sciebal
November 2008
Advanced Composites Group to supply prepregs for unmanned aircraft
Science and Technologies Council
December 2009
Discrepancies between copper oxide theories and data explained
Scient’x
November 2009
France’s Scient’x collaborates with US hospital
November 2008
France’s Scient’x launches spinal cage system
June 2008
Scient’x buys back licence for Isobar spinal rod implant
March 2007
Alphatec, Scient’x sign licence agreements for spinal implants - Proposed merger agreement cancelled
Scient’x SA
September 2004
HealthPoint Capital acquires ownership interest in Scient’x
Scient’x USA
April 2007
US approval for spinal implant
SCLR Lasertechnik
May 2009
Automated laser repair for composite structures
Scott & Fyfe
December 2008
Polynova, Scott & Fyfe establish licence agreement
June 2008
Structural laminate additive reduces cycle time
Scott Bader
February 2010
Low-viscosity resin developed for pultruded profiles
January 2010
Polyester gelcoat simplifies the manufacture of kayaks
June 2009
Pultrusion and close mould resins launched
July 2008
Resins, gelcoats used for subsea structures
February 2008
Luxury yacht hull features strong bonding adhesives
November 2007
Pultrusion resinwith lowcycle time
July 2007
Gelcoat provides good weathering performance
June 2007
Barrier gel improves surface aesthetics
October 2006
Halogen-free polyester for fire retardant laminates
February 2006
Chemically resistant vinyl esters
August 2004
Gelcoat helps eliminate watermarking
Scott Bader Scandinavia
February 2007
Covers to protect undersea pipes
Scott Health and Safety
July 2005
Tough respiratory helmet
Scripps Clinic Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education
May 2004
Electronic knee may revolutionize implant design
Second
December 2004
US government teams with private sector to develop artificial retina
Second Sight Medical Products
April 2008
OCULAR IMPLANTS - US retinal implant trial completes enrolment; European enrolment goes on
Security Composites
December 2005
Fast, low-energy production process for thermoplastics
June 2004
Lightweight thermoplastic panels
Seiko Epson
September 2008
High-res 3D display allows view zone selection
January 2008
Long-life organic light-emitting diodes produce “ultimate black”
May 2006
Polymer for organic light-emitting diode
May 2006
Next-generation memory on bendable sheet
November 2005
Bendable static random access memory device
August 2005
Ferroelectric random-access memory chips with increased storage
Seiko Epson Corp
April 2005
Seiko Epson develops thin, bendable microprocessor
Seiko Epson Corporation
December 2004
Seiko Epson develops technology for thinner printed circuit boards
July 2004
Seiko Epson creates world's largest OEL display
Seiko Instruments
July 2005
Small fuel cell for cameras does not require pump or heater
Seikoh Giken Co Ltd
March 2005
Seikoh Giken to manufacture fuel-cell separators
Seiren
March 2007
Seiren to double capacity for artificial blood vessel materials
Seiren Co Ltd
January 2004
Itochu to develop temperature control fibre
Seiwa Electric Manufacturing Co
August 2004
Nichia's brighter white LEDs begin mass-production
Sekisui Chemical
October 2008
Polyurethane railway ties
October 2008
Composites on the right track for railway lines
July 2008
Automobile seat fabric for suppression of mite allergen activity
November 2005
Fillers make automobile noise insulator foam lighter
July 2005
Joint study develops resin to prevent tick allergies
Sekisui Chemical Co
January 2004
Sekisui Chem debuts normal-pressure plasma etching device
Sekisui House
September 2007
Japanese manufacturers focus on energy-saving products for the home
Sekisui Jushi
August 2006
Wood-like material is resistant to cracking
Sekisui Jushi Corporation
February 2005
Kawashima Textile, Sekisui Jushi develop sound-absorbing material
Sekisui Plastics
December 2008
Reflector plate made by thermoforming
November 2006
Styrofoam recycling
Sekiyu
December 2009
Toray Industries, TonenGeneral Sekiyu in battery separator film joint venture
Seli Automation Technology
October 2007
Fill level limit switch for food and pharmaceuticals
SemEquip
September 2008
Ceradyne acquires SemEquip Inc
Semico Research
June 2006
Chinese silicon wafer manufacturer builds plant, shifts strategy
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co Ltd
April 2005
Organic laser that uses less energy
Semiconductor Leading Edge Technologies
October 2005
Best transistor for next generation semiconductor
Semiconductor Leading Edge Technologies Inc
March 2005
50 nm static random access memory with hafnium silicate insulator
Semiconductor Manufacturing International
August 2009
SMIC achieves silicon success with high-performance 45 nm process
June 2006
Chinese silicon wafer manufacturer builds plant, shifts strategy
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp
May 2005
90 nm line width dynamic random access memories
SemiCycle
August 2007
Environmentally friendly plastics for semiconductor industry
SemiLEDs
September 2009
SemiLEDs expands LED production capacity in Taiwan
SemiSouth Laboratories
July 2008
SemiSouth to develop silicon carbide devices under contract worth $4.9 million
March 2008
Two more US Patents for Semi- South silicon carbide electronics
October 2006
SemiSouth opens silicon carbide plant
December 2004
Silicon carbide devices for electric vehicles
July 2004
Silicon carbide devices developed under contract with the US military
Senior and Dickson Ltd
May 2004
Racing horseshoe
Senko
October 2005
Lamp uses light-emitting diode technology to outlast fluorescents
Sensor Products
March 2010
Pressure-sensitive film improves ultrasonic welding
September 2009
Pressure indicating sensor film for resin transfer moulding process
September 2008
Thin sensor film measures stress
Senter Novem
June 2005
Explosive compaction technique
Seoul National University
November 2009
Developments in colour printing
October 2008
Better organic semiconductors
October 2006
Hydrogen-storing polymer
March 2005
Monodisperse nanocrystals produced on multigram scale
Seoul National University Hospital
May 2005
Alumina-on-alumina hip arthroplasty for more mobile patients
Seoul Semiconductor
May 2009
Seoul Semiconductor launches Z-Power LEDs
January 2009
Seoul Semiconductor launches ultra-slim LED for lighting
September 2008
Seoul Semiconductor releases LEDs with high CRI, luminous efficacy
March 2008
Bright chip-light-emitting diode
November 2007
World’s brightest single lightemitting diode is unveiled
October 2007
Seoul Semiconductor releases bright light source for alternating current power outlets
September 2007
0.5 W high power white lightemitting diode commercialized
June 2007
White light has daylight quality
April 2007
Seoul Semiconductor improves brightness of Acriche by 20%
January 2007
World’s brightest white light-emitting diode
Serenergy
December 2008
Fuel cell shows promising applications within aeroplanes
Serica Technologies
March 2010
Allergan acquires Serica Technologies
September 2007
Research into knee ligament regeneration wins award
Serom Medical
February 2008
USA’s LeMaitre Vascular buys Italian firm Biomateriali
Serom Medical Technologies
November 2007
LeMaitre Vascular will launch sales team in Italy
Serotta Competition Bicycles
October 2006
Bicycle companies face carbon fibre shortage
Serral
March 2007
Innocoll expands distribution of collagen surgical implant
SGL
December 2009
SGL group and BMW establish carbon fibre partnership
March 2009
SGL takes over Austrian composites firm
March 2009
Collaboration set up to produce composite components for military transport aircraft
November 2008
SGL expands manufacturing capacity for graphitized cathode
July 2008
Hitco to supply for Boeing 787
February 2008
Composite bipolar plates remain strong contender in fuel cell stacks - By US Correspondent Vicki McConnell
December 2007
Several companies expand carbon capacity, again
October 2007
Floor beams for Boeing 787
August 2007
SGL builds third carbon production line
May 2007
HITCO Carbon Composites is Boeing Gold Supplie
SGL Carbon
May 2009
SGL and Brembo form carbon ceramic brake joint venture
July 2007
SGLCarbon and ESK Ceramics to produce silicon carbide block heaters
July 2007
SGLCarbon to expand graphitized cathode capacity
June 2007
SGLCarbon wins award for carbon ceramic brakes
May 2007
SGLups carbon fibre capacity
September 2006
Unidirectional prepregs for thick-walled parts
November 2004
Increased profits for SGL Carbon
August 2004
Part of SGL Niagara Falls' silicon carbide plant re-opened
May 2004
High-performance brake disc
January 2004
Carbon-carbon brakes and brake pads
SGL Carbon Group
April 2005
Mitsubishi Rayon increases US carbon fibre capacity
SGLTechnologies
September 2006
Unidirectional prepregs for thick-walled parts
February 2006
Computer-designed struts for prosthetics
Shaanxi Normal University
August 2006
Maglev automobile uses bulk superconductors
Shandong Huate Magnet Technology
December 2008
First low-temp superconducting iron remover developed in China
Shanghai Chloro-Alkali Chemical Co Ltd
January 2004
BASF, Huntsman and Chinese partners in PU agreement
Shanghai Hua Yi Co
January 2004
BASF, Huntsman and Chinese partners in PU agreement
Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
December 2009
Chinese Academy of Sciences produces battery with high-energy density
December 2005
Pure lead zinc titanate perovskite phase synthesized
May 2005
Single-step calcination for dielectric perovskites
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
April 2009
Diamond no longer nature’s hardest material
Shanghai Petrochemical
October 2007
‘Green’ acrylic fibre helps energy saving and emission reduction
Shanghai Zhonglian Chemical Works
July 2004
China’s PC market expands by 30% a year
Shanxi Quanhai Graphite
August 2007
SGL builds third carbon production line
Sharp
March 2010
Sharp to launch small-size light-emitting diode light bulbs
February 2010
Sharp sells light-emitting diodes for liquid crystal display backlight
December 2009
Solar cell with world’s highest conversion efficiency of 35.8%
December 2009
Car equipped with Sharp solar cells wins Global Green Challenge
October 2009
Semiconductor laser for triple- and quadruple-layer Blu-ray discs
September 2009
Improvements in polycrystalline Si solar cells
July 2009
Five-primary-colour LCD faithfully reproduces real surface collars
January 2009
Crystalline Si solar cell with 20% efficiency ready in 2010
September 2008
LED brightness equals 150W white incandescent lamp
July 2008
Polycrystalline Si solar cell with 14.4% conversion rate
June 2008
Sharp boosts power density of compact fuel cell
February 2008
Liquid crystal display panel with touch-panel functionality
September 2007
Japanese manufacturers focus on energy-saving products for the home
March 2006
Sharp, Chi Mei agree to cross-license liquid crystal display patents
February 2006
Natural resin for paints
September 2005
Sharp gets nitrogen out of chip plant waste water without dilution
September 2005
Improving compatibility of natural and synthetic resins
September 2005
Dustproof film for liquid crystal display production
September 2005
Sharp technology to blend plant based plastic with waste plastic
Sharp and Kansai Paint
November 2006
Environmentally friendly corn-based paint for electric equipment
Sharp Corp
May 2005
Recycling LCD panel developer
March 2005
Japanese firms double recycling by 2007
January 2005
Bridgestone plans production of ultra-thin panel
October 2004
Japanese firms to increase recycling
March 2004
Sharp develops world’s first MBE blue-violet laser oscillation
Sharp Corporation
October 2004
LCD controller based on MDDI technology for 3G CDMA devices
October 2004
Sharp develops easy-release screw for appliances
September 2004
Electrical firms plan to recycle more plastics
Sheffield Hallam University
May 2007
Plastic limb splint wins international design award - Treats broken bones fast in lonely places
November 2005
Sol-gel process as alternative to electroplating
Sheffield University
September 2006
Lombard, Axordia join forces on stent creation
August 2006
Titanium aluminium nitride coating for improved implants
May 2006
UK’s Lombard Medical will collaborate on research
September 2004
£30 million funding for UK composites industry
July 2004
Bandage uses patient's own cells
Shelfworks Technology
December 2006
Friction-based TPE
Shell Chemicals Ltd
September 2004
PTT plant opened in Canada
Shell Eastern Petroleum
September 2006
Shell to build ethylene cracker
Shell Global Solutions
January 2004
Fuel-cell vehicle counts on composites
ShengdaTech
April 2008
Nanoscale calcium carbonate for use in PE
Shenhua Group
February 2005
Shenhua, Dow evaluate olefins plants for China
Shenzhen Lifetech Scientific
October 2006
Report analyses worldwide market for coronary stents
Shenzhen Woer Co
June 2005
Power distribution cable tested in China
ShieldTechs
June 2005
Rust-proofing system reduces carbon dioxide emissions
Shiga Prefecture, University of
November 2005
University team uses jellylike polymer to recycle gold
Shikibo
October 2006
New fabric shields from bird flu
October 2005
Coconut fibre for clothing
Shikibo Ltd
October 2004
Shikibo prints tiny text on fibres to fight fake goods
Shimadzu
October 2006
Materials strength testing system
Shimei Semiconductor
December 2006
Blue light-emitting diodes developed on silicon substrate
Shin Nippon Koki
December 2006
Recovering silver and PC from digital discs
Shinano Kenshi Co Ltd
April 2005
Conductive composite of nanotubes and silk
February 2004
Carbon silk for fuel cell electrodes and filters
Shiner International
November 2008
Innovative coated film product for food industries
November 2007
Approval for coated plastic films from China’s patent office
Shin-Etsu Chemical
November 2009
Silicone reflector material for highbrightness light-emmitting diodes, transparent films
April 2009
Ultra-thick photoresist for semiconductor advanced packaging
February 2009
Thermally conductive phase change material
August 2008
Silicone rubber for stamps for micro-contact printing technology
February 2008
Shin-Etsu Chemical develops rapid cure silicone rubber
March 2007
Optical component complies with environmental directive
February 2007
Shin-Etsu develops superior silicone rubber for moulding
August 2006
Heat-resistant epoxy adhesive
June 2005
Better neodymium magnet for motors
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
April 2005
Shin-Etsu boosts PVC output
Shin-Etsu Handotai Co Ltd
January 2004
Consortium to produce wafers patterned by x-rays
Shin-Etsu PVC BV
April 2005
Shin-Etsu boosts PVC output
Shinjuku-ku
January 2004
Lower sales for refractories
Shinsho
February 2008
Kobe Steel establishes steel processing venture in eastern China
Shinshu University
June 2008
Nanotubes improve corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys
May 2008
Carbon nanotubes assist in fixing bones
May 2005
Pure double-walled nanotubes
April 2005
Catheter for drug delivery incorporates carbon nanotubes
Shizuoka University
March 2010
Cleaning technique eliminates need for chemical solutions
Shofu
July 2006
BioLok tackles Japanese dental market; signs pact with Shofu
Shofu Inc
April 2004
Filler that strengthens false teeth
Showa Denko
December 2009
SDK commercializes allyl ester resin for spectacle lenses
June 2009
SDK develops SCMG for lithiumion batteries in electric vehicles
May 2009
AlGaInP red LED chips optimized for plant growth
July 2008
SDK begins shipping AlGaInP ultra bright red LED chip
January 2008
Heat-resistant, transparent sheet, film for displays, electrodes
November 2007
Showa Denko opens rare earth plant in China
April 2007
Crystal growth technology for gallium nitride
January 2007
SDK ups production of light-emitting diode chips
June 2006
Additive for photo-curing resins
May 2006
World’s largest sintered compacts of cubic boron nitride
May 2006
Showa Denko to start producing alumina in Indonesia
January 2006
Showa Denko doubles capacity of fused alumina
October 2005
Showa Denko commercializes large graphite electrodes
November 2005
Large graphite electrodes have higher efficiency
September 2005
Showa Denko mass-produces perpendicular disks for tiny drives
Showa Denko KK
September 2009
Organic EL device with 40% light output
March 2009
SDK to produce novel grade of carbon nanotube
April 2007
Organic electroluminescent panels using phosphorescent polymers
December 2005
Near ultraviolet, green light-emitting diode chips use gallium nitride
October 2005
Isocyanate monomer
June 2005
Showa Denko closes chlorinated PE lines
June 2005
Moulded carbon/resin separator
December 2004
Nanofibres for electrically conducting plastics
November 2004
High voltage, film-type solar cell
September 2004
Halogen-free, heat-resistant wave absorption sheets
August 2004
Isocyanate/acrylic monomer
May 2004
Consortium to create general-use white LED lights in three years
February 2004
...while Showa Denko's LEDs are for automobiles
Showa Denko Sakai Aluminum
March 2008
SSK increases pure aluminium production capacity
Showa High Polymer
February 2008
Xinfu begins pre-production of biodegradable polyester
Showa Highpolymer Co Ltd
November 2004
Tear-resistant biodegradable polybutylene
Showa Shell Sekiyu
December 2007
Solar cell technology capable of capturing infrared light
Shuman Plastics
June 2007
ABS compounds for processing
April 2007
Non-abrasive purge compound
SHW Automotive
March 2010
Low friction polyethersulfone resin developed
Siam Cement
November 2006
Thai resin makers plan polyolefin expansion
Siam Cement Public
April 2008
Dow joint venture announces speciality elastomers plant in Thailand
December 2006
Dow plans Asian cracker
Sibur-Neftekhim
August 2004
Sibur-Neftekhim to build HDPE plant
SiCrystal
June 2006
Silicon carbide wafers
Sidel
March 2010
Self-lubricating composite improves blow moulds
March 2010
Self-lubricating composite improves blow moulds
December 2007
First automatic blow moulding regulation system
October 2007
Sidel; Hall 13, Stand B89
Siemens
May 2008
German printed electronics alliance
June 2006
Contactless bearing
October 2005
Superconducting generator goes into operation
Siemens AG
November 2004
Hybrid material has metallic properties, processed like plastic
January 2004
Siemens forms polymer chip joint venture
Siemens Corporate Technology
October 2005
Superconducting generator goes into operation
Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services
October 2005
Superconducting generator goes into operation
Siemens Medical Solutions
October 2008
A round-up of recent reports - French, Chinese, Japanese markets for ear, nose and throat devices come under spotlight
Siemens Power Generation
January 2007
Solid oxide cell passes objective with no degradation
June 2006
High-temperature linings for power turbine chambers
Siemens VDO
June 2005
Metallic particulate filter is 80% more efficient
Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp
April 2005
2–3 kW system uses tubular stack cells
SiEnergy System
March 2009
Solid oxide fuel cell set to revolutionize power use
Sienna Technologies Inc
June 2004
Packaging for high-temperature electronics
Sigdopack
February 2006
BOPP plant installed in Argentina
siGen Ltd
January 2004
Fuel-cell vehicle counts on composites
Sigma
July 2008
Bioresins in new vehicle body shell for urban buses
Sigma-Aldrich Chemie
May 2007
Nanoclay distribution agreement
Signature Control Systems
August 2005
Spiral-flow moulding process
Sika AG
December 2004
Carbon fibre plates for underground trains
May 2004
Sika buys Danish PU firm
Silvaco International
August 2008
Collaboration agreement for semiconductor technologies
Simpoe
March 2009
Plastic injection simulation software launched
SIMS
August 2005
Grant for UK thermoset recycling project
SIMS Group
March 2005
UK funding announced for key projects
Sims Recycling Solutions
September 2007
100%recycling of composite cladding panels
Singapore Polymer
May 2006
Teknor’s Singapore plant begins production
Singapore Polymer Corp
March 2004
Singapore Polymer opens compounding facility
Singapore Technologies Kinetics
November 2009
Armour system uses phenolic prepreg
Sinoma Science & Technology
June 2004
Sinoma Science & Technology
Sinopec
July 2006
Garson adds third expanded PS line in China
September 2005
BASF-YPC starts-up plants at Nanjing, China
Sinopec Corp
January 2004
BP's PP process used in China plant
Sinopec Shanghai Gao Qiao Petrochemical Corp
January 2004
BASF, Huntsman and Chinese partners in PU agreement
Sinopec Tianjin Petrochemical
August 2006
Chinese PE plant to use Ineos process
Sioux Manufacturing
April 2004
Contract for armour door for US Marines’ vehicle
SiPix Imaging
December 2005
...as Toppan Forms deploys another electronic paper technology
Siresp
April 2005
Brazilian Resin consumption up 12% from 2004
Sirona Dental Systems
February 2009
Digital impression unit launched
Sisecam
July 2006
E-glass single end roving
Sivax
May 2007
Concept car uses laminating epoxy system
SK Telecom
June 2007
Korean radio-frequency identification technology gets international approval
SKC
October 2007
SKC, Rohm and Haas to develop optical films for flat panel display
SKF Aerospace
December 2005
Struts for Airbus A380
SKF USA
July 2008
Silicon nitride ball bearings with larger bores
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
February 2010
Niobium tin magnet could improve large hadron collider’s efficiency
August 2009
Bismuth telluride shown to be a three-dimensional topological insulator
SLAM
September 2008
Metallocene based PP fibre used in Olympic sailing jerseys
Small Bone Innovations
March 2010
Finger joint operations carried out in Malaysia for first time
July 2009
Total ankle replacement system wins approval - System is said to be first of its type
June 2009
Research examines global pace of growth in small joint implant markets - Europe, USA expected to witness growth
March 2009
Small Bone Innovations, Artimplant sign new agreement
November 2007
SBi launches elbow implants
August 2007
Thumb spacer may aid arthritis sufferers to return to normal
December 2005
Small Bone Innovations creates business units; launches product
Small Bone Innovations LLC
June 2005
Viscogliosi company acquires French firm Fixano
Smart
March 2008
JEC announces 2008 innovation awards finalists
Smart Cells International
January 2006
All I want for Christmas is...my very own set of stem cells
Smart Material
April 2008
Piezo-composite components
SmarTire Systems Inc
August 2004
Lightweight tyre pressure sensors
SMART.mat
April 2007
UK government offers awards for bright ideas for smart materials
Smelting
March 2006
Mitsui Mining to begin precious metal recycling in China
Smith & Nephew
January 2010
Smith and Nephew wins US government contract
February 2009
Kinetic Concepts wins injunction in UK against Smith & Nephew
November 2008
Smith & Nephew launches bioabsorbable screw
October 2008
Smith & Nephew knee wins top Japanese classification
January 2008
Smith & Nephew recalls certain knee implants
December 2007
Former nurse wins scholarship for research into wound care
November 2007
US securities regulators to investigate orthopaedic firms
October 2007
Knee implant product lines cleared in USA for gender specific use
August 2007
Lombard Medical, Smith & Nephew join forces on drug-eluting stent
July 2007
Smith & Nephew buys German firm Plus Orthopedics
April 2007
Smith & Nephew buys Swiss company Plus Orthopedics
December 2006
Biomet, Smith & Nephew in discussions
October 2006
Hip replacement builds on older systems
September 2006
Smith & Nephew responds to US government’s subpoena
September 2006
Analysis of orthopaedic, gynaecological and dental and markets
August 2006
Smith & Nephew buys OsteoBiologics
August 2006
US Justice Department investigates anti-trust activities - Smith & Nephew gets US subpoena, along with US competitors
August 2006
Smith & Nephew, Q-Med form pact on osteoarthritis treatment
June 2006
Smith & Nephew’s hip resurfacing system gains US approval
May 2006
Bioabsorbable screw encourages bone growth
February 2006
Smith & Nephew launches artificial knee made from oxinium
November 2005
Smith & Nephew wins award for oxinium technology
September 2005
Wound dressings boost sales in USA for UK company
July 2005
Med-Tech firms set example on environment
April 2005
Copolyester will be used in Smith & Nephew’s cannula system
February 2005
Smith & Nephew launches knee repair system
November 2004
Smith & Nephew launches knee repair system
August 2004
Smith & Nephew launches new stronger suture
May 2004
Smith & Nephew buys UK hip resurfacing business
January 2004
Smith & Nephew reorganizes wound management provision
Smithers Rapra
December 2009
Grant awarded for rubber recycling research
April 2009
Rotomoulding technology set to improve cycle times
August 2007
Elastomers growth driven by demand for higher technical requirements
Smiths Aerospace
July 2007
Self-actuating composites
SMK
March 2008
SMK develops 0.5 mm touch panel
SMP
June 2007
Three-dimensional advertising uses thermoplastic acrylic
SN Refractecture Tokai Co Ltd
May 2004
Toshiba Ceramics and Krosaki in refractories alliance
Snamprogetti
June 2005
Ethane-based route for styrene production
Snecma
September 2008
Ceramic matrix composites feature in programme for improved jet engine cores
Societe Artesienne de Vinyle
April 2005
€4 Million Investment expands French PVC capacity
Society of Interventional Radiologists
April 2007
STENTS - Stent grafts offer better outcomes than surgery for treatment of injured or diseased thoracic aorta, say studies
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
August 2005
Grant for UK thermoset recycling project
Society of Plastics Engineers
January 2010
Ribbed thermoplastic oil pan wins award
Soft Heal Dental Equipment Ltd
March 2004
Canadian firm Innova will sell dental implant to China
Soitec
October 2006
Soitec starts construction of 300 mm wafer fabrication facility in Singapore
Solar Morph
August 2007
Singapore enters thin-film solar race
Solar Turbines
June 2006
High-temperature linings for power turbine chambers
Solarmer Energy
March 2009
Plastic solar cells for portable electronic devices
January 2009
Polymer for solar cells has improved efficiency
Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance
September 2004
Subcommittee for advanced ceramic performance tests
Solidica
July 2005
Ultrasonic consolidation of net-shape parts
Solidica Inc
March 2005
Armour incorporates fibre optic sensors
Soliton R&D Corp
March 2005
Soliton develops water-cooled circuit board
Solotex
July 2006
Textile firms develop advanced materials for bathing suits
Solutia
August 2006
Solutia increases PA output
December 2005
Impact-modified PAs offer less plate out
Solvay
November 2008
Agreement to develop ultra high energy density capacitor materials
February 2008
Solvay to extend sugar cane-based PVC line
December 2007
Pipelife starts up production in new Russian factory
November 2007
Solvay to build Epicerol plant in Thailand
January 2007
Nano-clay provides vinyl with superior flow
December 2006
Solvay upgrades Indian site, launches new PEEK
November 2006
Plant reduces waste water and energy usage
October 2006
Solvay doubles vinyl capacity in Brazil
September 2006
Micronized polytetrafluoroethylene plant for China
August 2006
Solvay to launch speciality polymer production in China
July 2006
Solvay completes acquisition of Gharda
April 2006
Advanced plastics for medical devices
March 2006
Solvay buys speciality polymer maker
February 2006
Solvay buys specialty polymers business from Gharda
Solvay Advanced Polymers
February 2010
Wear-resistant PEEK grades introduced
November 2009
Modified PEEK a Viable Alternative to Standard PEEK
September 2009
PAI materials deliver improved wear-resistance
August 2009
Medical device produced with modified polyetheretherketone
July 2009
Polysulphone selected for hot water fittings
April 2009
Biocompatible polyetheretherketone-based resins launched
June 2008
Gamma radiation-stabilized polyarylamide
April 2008
RTP Co and Solvay Advanced Polymers global trademark agreement
December 2007
High flow and reflective polyphthalamide
June 2006
Cheap resins for automobile lights
December 2004
Solvay and Modern Plastics form alliance to distribute medical polyphenylsulfone
December 2004
Low-colour polysulphone
February 2004
Tough thrust washers for automatic transmission
Solvay Engineered Polymers
April 2008
LyondellBasell acquires Solvay Engineered Polymers
December 2007
Adhesive bonds acrylic to thermoplastic polyolefin substrates
October 2006
Thermoplastic elastomers with lower viscosities
Solvay New Business Development
January 2005
Technique for making large diameter pipes
January 2005
Technique for making large diameter pipes
Solvay Plastics
June 2009
Solar power-driven aeroplane features several ultra-performance plastics
Solvay SA
March 2005
Solvay sells rigid foil business
December 2004
Injection moulding process uses rotating core
December 2004
Injection moulding process uses rotating core
March 2004
Solvay, Kobelco in PVC recycling joint venture
SolVin
January 2007
Nano-clay provides vinyl with superior flow
Sonceboz SA
July 2004
LCP for coil bobbins
Songwon
October 2007
Songwon Industrial Co Ltd; Hall 6, Stand C79
Songwon Industrial
January 2008
Songwon to produce pure isobutylene
May 2007
Songwon opens European headquarters
March 2007
Antioxidant plant is ahead of schedule
Songwon International
May 2007
Songwon opens European headquarters
Sonneborn & Rieck
June 2008
PU sandwich for load beds
Sony
September 2009
Battery uses olivine-type Li-iron phosphate as cathode material
July 2009
Mercury-free alkaline battery reduces environmental impact
October 2008
World’s highest optical output red semiconductor laser array
June 2008
Hybrid fuel cell is small enough to fit in your hand
February 2008
Liquid crystal display panel with touch-panel functionality
January 2008
3M’s lithiumion battery cathode patent battle settled
December 2007
Holographic material with recording capability of 490 Gbits·cm2
October 2007
Sony develops sugar-powered battery
June 2006
‘Changeable’ optical disk drive with only 20 nm space to head
November 2005
Coating process to slash Blu-ray disk production costs
June 2005
DoCoMo, Sony make cell phone from plant-based plastic
June 2005
Plant-based smart card
Sony Chemical & Information Device
June 2007
Optical plastics that improve visibility, impact resistance
Sony Corp
April 2005
Wider use of plant-based resins by electronics firms
Sony Corporation
January 2005
Integrated optical head compatible with blue-violet, red lasers
November 2004
Biodegradable smartcard from Sony
November 2004
Nichia gearing up for blue laser mass-production
September 2004
High-capacity DVD-sized disk
September 2004
Lintec develops protective film for Blu-ray disks
July 2004
Toppan Printing develops electronic paper with high resolution
June 2004
Technology for mass-production of Blu-ray disks
June 2004
Sony develops 25 GB paper disk
May 2004
Sony, Toshiba to develop 45-nanometre chip technology
April 2004
Biodegradable polymer for DVD players
March 2004
Sony develops system-on-glass LCD for mobile telephones
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan
June 2005
DoCoMo, Sony make cell phone from plant-based plastic
Sorbx
June 2007
Tyco buys absorbable tacktechnology from Sorbx
Sorin
April 2009
BIOPROSTHESES - Sorin starts enrolment in European aortic valve trial
January 2009
Sorin launches implantable defibrillator on to market
February 2008
USA’s LeMaitre Vascular buys Italian firm Biomateriali
January 2008
Vertellus, Sorin sign cardiopulmonary bypass deal
November 2007
Annuloplasty ring gains US approval for Sorin Group
May 2006
Europe grants approval for cobalt chrome coronary stent
South Bend Plastics
February 2004
Tough thrust washers for automatic transmission
South East Economic Development Agency
August 2006
UK invests in research but lags behind in patents
South East England Development Agency
September 2004
£30 million funding for UK composites industry
South Paris, University of
December 2005
Hot-drawing makes for tougher nanofibres
Southern California, University of
August 2006
Copolymer offers alternative to outmoded beeswax
October 2005
Simulation of nanoceramic microstructure
July 2005
Sapphire leads to ordered nanotube patterning
Southern Methodist University
September 2004
Nanoscale carbon can cause brain damage in fish
Southern Spars
May 2009
ACG secures supply agreement with Southern Spars
Southfields Coachwork
August 2004
Lightweight truck trailer frame
SouthWest Nano Tehcnologies
February 2009
Collaboration set to help distribute single-wall carbon nanotubes
SouthWest NanoTechnologies
February 2010
Nanotube ink enables high-volume printed circuits
November 2009
Multi-wall nanotubes launched specifically designed to reinforce polymers
Southwest Windpower
September 2005
High compression moulding process for turbine blades
Sovitec SA
June 2004
Sovitec SA
SP
September 2008
Boat builder McConaghy rules the waveswith SP’s assistance
July 2008
SP’s Corecell in Gold Coast display
July 2008
US Navy switches to composites
SP Gurit
February 2010
SP and High Modulus combine
February 2010
Structural foam accredited by leading bodies
January 2010
Structural adhesive and epoxy systems launched
September 2009
Polymer-based foam introduced
SP System
August 2006
Tooling paste halves production time
September 2004
Laminate for marine applications
Spanish National Research Council
December 2006
Ultra-porous zeolite
Spansion
April 2007
Samsung ships phase change random access memory samples
Spartech Corp
June 2004
Alloy polymer sheets
Spartech Polycom SAS
June 2004
BASF sells PS compounds business
Specialist Structures Group
June 2005
Lightweight gantries for motorway signs
Specmat
January 2007
Wheelchair redesigned using glass fibrereinforced parts
Spectrum Aeronautical
April 2006
Lightweight carbon fibre jet makes first flight
Spellex
February 2007
Microsoft adds Spellex Biotech dictionary to spell checker
May 2006
More help for poor spellers as Spellex updates its dictionary
Spepharm Holding
September 2006
Valera and Spepharm join forces to market prostate implant
Spheric Technologies
March 2007
Microwave furnaces
Spinal Elements
January 2008
Spinal Elements gains further product approval
December 2007
Spinal implant combination wins US approval
Spinal Kinetics
April 2009
Spinal Kinetics starts European launch of artificial lumbar disc
Spinal Restoration
February 2010
Biological pain relief implant takes next step towards US approval
SpinalMotion
September 2007
Cervical artificial disc market is set to grow
November 2005
SpinalMotion reaches enrolment milestone
June 2005
Artificial disc implants gain US approval; trials to go ahead
Spine
March 2007
First outing for spine system - US Spine completes first operation using new system
Spine Next
December 2004
US company Abbott acquires French firm Spine Next
SpineAlign Medical
March 2010
USA’s SpineAlign Medical signs deal with Italy’s ab medica
SpineCore Inc
October 2004
Stryker completes acquisition of SpineCore
SpineMark Clinical Research
March 2007
Motion preservation spinal implants start clinical trials
SpineMedica
December 2005
SpineMedica sets up special advisory board for disc implant
October 2005
SpineMedica, SaluMedica sign pact
Spineology
September 2008
Spineology wins financing of US$7.5 million - Poised to expand spinal business
Spineology Inc
May 2004
Spinal surgery may offer hope to osteoporosis sufferers
January 2004
Spineology wins approval for graft
SpineSmith
December 2007
SpineSmith buys rights to stem cell isolating technology
Spiration
December 2008
Bronchial valve wins first US approval
Spirax Sarco
September 2007
Energy-efficient kiln, one of the Carbon Trust’s lowcarbon technologies
Spire Corp
April 2005
Dental implant coating wins funding for research
August 2004
Grant to improve dental implants
Spire Healthcare
February 2010
UK tests new treatment for cartilage repair
Spirex
February 2007
Plasticating system works for wide range of resins
Spirex Corp
February 2005
Refurbishment leads to better plasticizer rates
November 2004
Cleaning system for injection moulding
Spring Capital
July 2004
Composite Technology Inc purchased by private investors
Spunfab
March 2008
JEC announces 2008 innovation awards finalists
SPX Cooling Technologies and Services
January 2005
Carbon foam heat exchangers for power plants
January 2005
Carbon foam heat exchangers for power plants
Sram Corp
September 2004
Laser-markable thermoplastic
SRI Consulting
September 2006
European plastics industry—strategies for survival
St Francis Medical Technologies
January 2007
Kyphon buys St Francis Medical Technologies
July 2006
Spinal implants - Titanium implant may offer solution to lower back pain
St Jude Medical
March 2010
St Jude Medical wins Japanese approval for spinal cord stimulator
October 2009
World’s smallest neuro stimulator wins European approval
July 2009
St Jude Medical completes deep brain implants
March 2009
St Jude wins US approval for enhanced connector system
June 2008
US, Europe approve new neurostimulator from St Jude - “World’s smallest, longest-lasting neurostimulator,” says company
September 2007
St Jude stented heart valve starts clinical trial
St Jude Medical Inc
April 2004
Class action against St Jude Medical widens: Were Europeans used as guinea pigs for silver coated heart valves, ask lawyers?
St Marys Carbon Co
March 2004
Carbon graphite mechanical seals
ST Microelectronics Private
June 2006
ST Microelectronics inaugurates design campus in India
Staar Surgical
September 2009
Staar is back on track with implantable lens as scientific review resumes
April 2008
China grants marketing approval to implantable lens products
February 2006
US approval for implantable collamer lens
September 2005
Staar gains conditional approval for implantable lens
August 2005
US agency accuses Staar Surgical of serious non-compliance
Staar Surgical Co
February 2004
Staar Surgical seeks to satisfy US regulatory agency
Stack Materials & Components Working Group
January 2004
Protocol for fuel cell bipolar plates
Standards Testing Laboratories
January 2006
Internal ribs help airless tyre
Stanford University
October 2009
Nanowire electrodes could improve performance
August 2009
Bismuth telluride shown to be a three-dimensional topological insulator
April 2008
PP-based adhesive mimics gecko toe hairs
October 2006
Diamond-like nanomaterial derived from crude oil
July 2006
Dislocations key to strength in crystalline materials
February 2006
Pseudogap noted in magnetic materials
February 2006
The benefits of early cochlear implants
January 2006
Oxygen boosts nanotube growth
December 2005
Thinner electrolyte layers lead to lower operating temperatures
April 2005
Longer-lasting materials needed for knee injuries
April 2004
Technique produces high yields of semiconducting nanotubes
March 2004
Carbon nanotubes integrated into silicon circuit
Stanley Electric Co, Ltd
May 2004
Consortium to create general-use white LED lights in three years
Stanmore Implants Worldwide
April 2008
MDY Healthcare leads acquisition of Stanmore Implants
Stanton Advanced Ceramics LLC
September 2004
JumpStart invests in Stanton Advanced Ceramics
Starfire Systems
January 2004
Lightweight clutch plate has increased service life
Starkey Laboratories
October 2008
A round-up of recent reports - French, Chinese, Japanese markets for ear, nose and throat devices come under spotlight
SteelThermHex
December 2006
Continuous production of honeycomb cores
Stellram
October 2004
Inserts for high-speed turning of steel
StemCell Pharma
July 2005
Placenta implant offers hope to Alzheimer’s sufferers
StemSave
February 2010
Dental stem cells regenerate bone, according to study
Stentys
March 2008
French firm claims sixth successful implantation of bifurcated stent
Sterigenics Advanced Applications
June 2006
PE improved by irradiation
STFI-Packforsk
December 2008
Nanowood composites project funding
Stichting voor de Technische Wetenschappen
April 2006
Denser nanofibres
Stiefel Laboratories Inc
January 2004
Smith & Nephew reorganizes wound management provision
STMicroelectronics
August 2008
First prototypes appear of disposable insulin nanopumps
May 2007
ICT, STMicroelectronics to develop CPU chips
December 2006
Gallium nitride schottky diodes
Stockholm University
March 2007
Dental implant collaboration
Stork Fokker
August 2009
Collaboration establishes Thermoplastic Composites Research Centre
December 2008
Stork Fokker to deliver Gulfstream G650 parts
March 2007
Inboard flaps for aeroplanes
Stork Plastics Machinery
November 2007
Stork introduces range of injection moulding machines
Stout Medical
September 2009
Orthofix signs marketing deal with Stout Medical
Straits Trading Amalgamated Resources
May 2006
Showa Denko to start producing alumina in Indonesia
Strandex
April 2005
Natural fibre reinforced plastics from sewage
Stratasys
October 2009
Materials from stratasys compatible with Fortus 900 MC 3d
February 2009
Fused deposition modelling parts made as smooth as injection moulding
February 2009
Thermoplastic for direct digital manufacturing and rapid prototyping
October 2008
Digital manufacturing units sold
May 2008
Biocompatible ABS for prototyping
July 2005
PC–ABS blend for prototyping
Stratatech
October 2009
Stratatech launches full thickness human skin in European market
March 2009
Stratatech engineers skin substitute able to fight infection
Strategic Applications
November 2007
Healionics, Strategic Applications to work on catheter infections
Strategy Analytics Multiplay Market Dynamics
October 2009
South Korea to top fibre broadband league: research
Stratek Plastics
September 2006
Melt processing system
Strathclyde, University of
January 2005
Lasers form precise piezoelectric devices
Straumann
May 2009
Dental specialist Straumann buys IVS’s dental business
March 2008
Swiss dental implant firm Straumann buys Czech distributor
December 2007
Straumann launches range of bone level implants across globe
August 2007
Swiss firm Straumann buys Japanese dental distributor
Straumann AG
July 2004
Swiss dental implant maker expands US operation
Strongwell
April 2007
Two-fold expansion as Strongwell sees orders rise
Structural Composites Inc
February 2005
Cotton derivative cuts styrene emissions
Structured Materials
November 2008
Structured Materials Industries wins $750 000 to develop radio frequency filters
April 2008
Barium strontium titanate-based radio frequency filters
Structured Materials Industries
December 2008
SMI sells a NanoH CVD system
November 2007
Bulk silicon carbide chemical vapour deposition
August 2007
Solid electrolyte nonvolatile memory
April 2007
Microwave filters for X-band radar
January 2007
Chemical vapour deposition tool for silicon carbide production
November 2006
Rare earth doping of superconducting tape
November 2006
Rare earth doping of superconducting tape
April 2006
Coated tapes with enhanced critical current
Stryker
December 2009
US Attorney’s Office indicts Stryker Biotech
June 2009
Research examines global pace of growth in small joint implant markets - Europe, USA expected to witness growth
February 2009
Agion teams up with Stryker to market silver-coated catheter
November 2007
US securities regulators to investigate orthopaedic firms
August 2007
UK’s Corin wins US approval for distribution of orthopaedic device
April 2007
Hip resurfacing device wins US approval, with conditions
October 2006
Pioneer Surgical wins appeal against Stryker - The turn of the screw...
October 2006
Pioneer sets up Dutch subsidiary - Spinal implant to be launched on European market
October 2006
Hip-bearing technology wins US approval for Stryker
September 2006
Analysis of orthopaedic, gynaecological and dental and markets
August 2006
US Justice Department investigates anti-trust activities - Smith & Nephew gets US subpoena, along with US competitors
April 2006
Stryker targets women with specially designed knee implants
August 2005
Biodegradable implants receive clearance in the USA
May 2005
Revision surgery seen as key sector in European joint market
October 2004
Stryker completes acquisition of SpineCore
August 2004
Canadian firm will distribute resorbable membrane
May 2004
Stryker, Inion sign biodegradable product distribution deal
Stryker Biotech
February 2007
Stem cell products lead growth in orthopaedic biomaterials market
Stryker Corp
May 2005
US Justice Department issues subpoena to Stryker
Stryker Orthopaedics
March 2008
AxoGen, Stryker sign distribution deal for nerve graft
September 2006
Stryker develops improved knee
Stryker Spine
September 2007
Cervical artificial disc market is set to grow
Styrenix
August 2006
Nova to cut costs by splitting off PS
Sublime Technologies
August 2004
SAmeets local demand for silicon carbide
Sublistatic International
February 2006
Decoration of complex parts by sublimation
Sud-Chemie
January 2007
Diesel emission control materials
June 2005
Nano-scale additives for PP/PS blends
Suido Kiko Kaisha
March 2006
Textile firms launch global sales of water treatment films
Sulmu
March 2008
JEC announces 2008 innovation awards finalists
Sulzer Chemtech
July 2009
Joint venture to grow European PLA
Sulzer Metco Inc
May 2005
Rare earth stabilizes zirconia powder
Sumed
April 2008
Seaweed and crab shells can make wounds heal faster
Sumika Bayer Urethane
October 2008
Polyurethane railway ties
December 2005
Polyurethane railway ties
Suminoe Teijin Techno
June 2009
Suminoe Textiles, Teijin Fibers set up joint venture
Sumita Optical Glass
May 2008
Highly-refractive, colourless glass suitable for professional cameras
November 2006
Blue semiconductor laser diode, fibre optics act as white light source
Sumitomo
February 2009
Sumitomo, Chisso in TFTLCD materials alliance
October 2007
Pure silicon dioxide for liquid crystal display glass substrate
June 2007
Teijin, Sumitomo recycle used polyethylene terephthalate bottles
Sumitomo 3M
May 2006
Window film inhibits solar rays
Sumitomo Bakelite
September 2007
Sumitomo Bakelite develops beads to fish for biomolecules
April 2007
Sumitomo Bakelite acquires moulding company
December 2006
Sumitomo Bakelite develops way to recover, reuse phenolic resin
August 2005
Sumitomo Bakelite acquires Vyncolit
January 2005
Velsicol expands hex derivatives business
Sumitomo Chemical
May 2006
Polymer for organic light-emitting diode
October 2005
Methyl methacrylate monomer plant for Korea
July 2005
Sumitomo buys light-emitting polymers business
Sumitomo Chemical America Inc
February 2004
Sumitomo Chemical builds TPE plant in USA
Sumitomo Chemical Co
May 2005
HDPE plant for Saudi Arabia
Sumitomo Corp
November 2004
Sumitomo, venture firm mass-produce microballs
Sumitomo Electric
July 2008
Car with superconducting motor
February 2007
Japanese-US joint venture to develop high-temperature superconducting products
February 2007
Implant could track tumour growth and treatment
January 2006
Sumitomo Electric takes part in power cable tests
Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal
August 2007
Speeding up development of tungsten recycling technology
Sumitomo Electric Industries
November 2009
Pulsed green laser diode finally developed
October 2008
Coaxial laser diode module for high bandwidth wireless applications
August 2007
Speeding up development of tungsten recycling technology
April 2006
Wire for magnets has high critical current capacity
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
December 2004
Sumitomo develops durable, triple-clad optic fibre
September 2004
World's first high-temp superconductive wire
August 2004
Getting close to developing superconductivity technology
July 2004
Bismuth-based wire commercialized in Japan
June 2004
BOC and Sumitomo to develop power grid cables
Sumitomo Heavy Industries
January 2007
Zinc oxide found to bolster electromagnetic shielding material
Sumitomo Metal
December 2008
Solution growth method for growing silicon carbide single crystals
October 2005
Nippon Steel to end hexavalent chromium steel sheet output
Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd
February 2005
Steel plate with high electrical conductivity, effective heat emission
March 2004
Cutting costs by using more low-iron ore
January 2004
Stainless steel devised for fuel cell separators
Sumitomo Metal Mining
November 2007
Technology recovers 90% of nickel, cobalt from batteries
August 2005
Chlorine-based copper smelting method eliminates toxic gases
June 2005
Additive blocks infra-red radiation
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
April 2005
Sumitomo Metal develops plastic additive that blocks out heat
March 2004
Sumitomo Metal Mining develops easier-to-process OEL display film
Sumitomo Metal Steel Products Inc
February 2005
Steel plate with high electrical conductivity, effective heat emission
Sumitomo Osaka Cement
June 2009
Magnetic nanoparticles used to shrink antennae
December 2005
Nano-coating material for easy-to-clean stainless steel
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co
June 2005
Zirconia nanoparticles with good refraction for anti-glare displays
Sumitomo Rubber
January 2008
Sumitomo Rubber to develop fuel-efficient tyres
December 2007
Tyre manufactured using 97% nonpetroleum natural materials
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals
September 2006
Sumitomo Seika to double capacity for super-absorbent polymer
Sumitomo Titanium
July 2007
First continuous process to refine titanium from ore
August 2005
Firms team up to devise cheaper titanium production technology
Sung Hyoung Precision
May 2008
Victrex Vicote coatings used for golf ball core moulds
Sunrez
January 2010
Ultraviolet radiation-curing prepreg partnership formed
Sunseeker International
January 2005
Moulding technique for laminate parts
Super Power
February 2008
Oak Ridge and SuperPower Inc sign cable agreement
Superconductivity Technology Center
February 2005
Polymer-assisted deposition of metal oxide films
Superior Glove Works
April 2009
Gloves made from para-aramid fibre/stainless steel composite
Superior Graphite
July 2007
Superior Graphite increases silicon carbide and ceramic armour production
SuperPower
July 2006
Second generation wire exceeds 200 A·cm–1 over 300 m
October 2005
SuperPower’s wire breaks the 200 m barrier
February 2005
Motors, generators to use second generation wires
SuperPower Inc
March 2005
Second-generation wire achieves over 100 A.cm–1
February 2005
Motors, generators to use second generation wires
Surface Generation
December 2007
Pin tooling reconfigured for ballistic armour
June 2005
Adjustable mould tool reduces costs by 90%
Surface Guard
June 2006
Adhesive masking film
Surface Transforms
December 2009
Reusable carbon brake project wins £1.12 million
September 2005
Carbon fibre reinforced ceramics for rocket parts
Surface Transforms plc
September 2004
Surface Transforms in carbon–ceramic brake deal
July 2004
Surface Transforms supplies UK military with body armour
April 2004
Surface Transforms and Dunlop in carbon brake agreement
Surgical Specialties
August 2008
Angiotech launches superficial wound closure product
Surgical Systems and Instruments Inc
February 2004
SS&II wins generic balloon patent
SurModics
March 2009
SurModics, Nexeon MedSystems will join forces on renal stent
August 2008
DRUG DELIVERY - Results from Medidur study are promising for treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME)
June 2008
Surmodics subsidiary Brookwood Pharmaceuticals expands plant - New facility will support development of intravitreal implant for Merck
May 2008
STENTS - First in-human trial of small vessel stent takes place
SurModics Inc
May 2005
SurModics gains rights to polymers for treating eye disease
Surrey NanoSystems
October 2009
£2.5 million funding to commercialize next-generation semiconductors
January 2008
Repeatable carbon nanotube growth tool
July 2007
Carbon nanotube fabrication
Surrey, University of
November 2006
Nanotube growth surface-driven
Susan Renny
December 2007
PP grabbing implement for the garden
Sustainable Technologies Initiative
October 2007
Natural fibres could replace aramid in sustainable brake pads
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Rotary moulding of ceramics
SustainComp
December 2008
Nanowood composites project funding
Sustaplast KG
June 2005
Ship engine covers made of thermoformed polyamide
Suzhou Kobe Copper
December 2006
Kobe Steel’s copper coil slitting company to start up in China
Suzhou Sanyouli Chemicals
February 2007
Mitsubishi Rayon subsidiary starts monomer production
Suzuki Motor
May 2007
Nippon Steel, Tata Steel in talks to make steel sheet in India
Swan Chemical
December 2008
Single-walled carbon nanotube gains approval in the USA
Swerea Sicomp
June 2008
Research project on functional fibre reinforced biocomposites
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
June 2006
Nanoparticles—more toxic than first thought?
June 2006
Novel manganite for multi-layered circuits
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
April 2008
Dye reacts with titanium dioxide to improve solar cell efficiency
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich
April 2008
Nacre-like material made from aluminium oxide and polymer
Sybron Dental Specialties
July 2005
The USA’s Sybron Dental acquires German dental company
Sybron Dental Specialties Inc
October 2004
Sybron buys Innova LifeSciences
Symbion NV
May 2005
Inorganic resin does not require solvent
Symmetry Medical
October 2006
Symmetry Medical buys Everest Metal and affiliate for US$8.8m
Symphony Medical
August 2006
Cardic implants - Trial starts of biopolymer that prevents atrial fibrillation
Symplastics
April 2007
Rochling expands activities in North America
Synbra Polymers
August 2004
AKG takes over PP recycler
Synbra Technology
March 2010
Biodegradable foam awarded accreditation
Syno-Therm
March 2007
Microwave furnaces
Synovis Life Technologies
January 2010
Biomaterial performs well in hernia repair
March 2008
Synovis completes sale of business to Heraeus Vadnais
February 2007
Collagen matrix wins further US approval - Gains patent for prevention of surgical adhesions
January 2005
Synovis buys rights to nerve conduit
Synovis Micro Companies Alliance
January 2005
Synovis buys rights to nerve conduit
Syntacoll
February 2006
Innocoll seeks US approval for collagen wound care product
Syntacoll AG
April 2005
Collagen-based materials for wound healing win two patents
Syntax-Brillian
May 2006
Venture to produce light engines for high definition television market
Synthes
June 2009
Research examines global pace of growth in small joint implant markets - Europe, USA expected to witness growth
Synthes Spine
September 2007
Cervical artificial disc market is set to grow
Synthite Ltd
February 2005
Synthite buys formaldehyde business
Synttech
September 2008
Thermal black project in Russia
Synventive Molding Solutions
May 2006
Valve gate cylinders
January 2006
Hot runner nozzles
December 2005
Synventive introduces new aids for multi-cavity applications
Systagenix Wound Management
January 2009
Systagenix Wound Management is launched in UK - New company emerges from Ethicon’s wound care business
System Fabrication Technologies
November 2007
Oki, SFT to develop, build system-in-silicon
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