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Stirred, not struck: New riveting process from GKSS
(01 Dec 2008)
Intensive research into new processes and materials is carried out in the transport industry and in aircraft manufacturing with the objective of reducing the weights of vehicles and airplanes. The trend in these areas is towards the use of ......
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Fritsch as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO-F) certified
(27 Nov 2008)
A seal of quality identifies the FRITSCH GmbH • Milling and Sizing since the end of October 2008, as a "safe partner in trade” towards custom offices and customers, because the company is certified as an Authorized Economic Operator AEO F. An ......
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What is the origin of the visible mass of the universe?
(26 Nov 2008)
Supercomputer calculates the mass of the nucleon
An international team of scientists has for the first time computed the masses of one of the most important constituents of matter - protons and neutrons. The tool which contributed the most to this calculation: JUGENE, a supercomputer at the ......
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New Study from Ceresana Research: Continued Growth of the PVC Market
(25 Nov 2008)
Polyvinyl chloride continues to be one of the world’s most crucial plastics. As one of the oldest and most used products of the plastics industry, PVC came under attack 20 years ago by environmentalist groups. After numerous scientific ......
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To successfully treat intoxications caused by consumer products, the formulations must be known
(25 Nov 2008)
BfR and its Committee "Assessment of Intoxications" propose new labelling for identification purposes in emergencies
If a child swallows a cleaning product by mistake, rapid help can be life-saving. In the case of accidents involving household chemicals, doctors have to know which substances the product contains. Only then can they give targeted treatment. ......
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Nanotechnology in the focus of consumer health protection
(24 Nov 2008)
Around 200 participants in the sixth BfR Consumer Protection Forum
In which foods and products are nanoparticles used? In what ways do consumers come into contact with nanoparticles? Does this lead to health risks? How can they be assessed? What information do consumers need about nanotechnologies? At the ......
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Symrise, BRAIN und AnalytiCon: A successful partnership bears fruit
(24 Nov 2008)
Symrise obtains exclusive marketing rights to new cosmetic active ingredients thanks to its strategic partnership
Symrise has acquired licenses for two new groups of cosmetic active ingredients. These promising results were achieved in a joint development project with biotech specialist BRAIN and natural-product company AnalytiCon. The license gives ......
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BASF reduces production worldwide: 80 plants shutting down
(20 Nov 2008)
Massive decline in demand in key industries
BASF is taking measures to avoid the creation of overcapacities as a result of a massive decline in demand. The company is temporarily shutting down around 80 plants worldwide. In addition, BASF is reducing production at approximately 100 ......
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Oxea repairs damage to Oxo plant
(17 Nov 2008)
Oxea announced that it has discovered a damage to its oxo plants in Oberhausen which requires immediate repair. Oxea will therefore shut down its entire oxo production from November 17 to November 26, 2008. Starting on November 26 the units ......
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Positive image of nanotechnology in the media
(12 Nov 2008)
BfR publishes analysis of nanotechnology coverage
The analysis of nanotechnology coverage in German print media was the subject of a research project conducted by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). The results: In the media coverage nanotechnology is not presented as a risk ......
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