Technology improvements to protect China's environment

GE’s work at the Taiyanggong thermal power station is anticipated to become a model for reducing emissions at power plants in China.

Newly enhanced multi-axis machine from TRUMPF

TRUMPF has improved the performance of TruLaser Cell 8030 based from the experiences gained with the first generation

Study links statin to higher aggression in women

The research finds statin lowers aggressive behavior in men while affecting testosterone and sleep.

Early, repeated exposure to antibiotics may affect children’s development

A new research points to weight gain, larger bone development, and gut microbiome disruption resulting from antibiotics intake. 

Biodegradable silicon transistors from wood-based nanomaterial

UW-Madison researchers highlight the potential use of cellulose nanofibrillated in making green, portable electronic devices.  

Silica ‘spiky screws’ potential tool for industrial coating, additive manufacturing

A new approach to enhancing bonding and improving silica structure design produces a spiky structure with a stronger internal structure 

Heat exchangers from plastic garbage bags

Plastic used for garbage bags can be tapped for building heat exchangers for power plants

Prevent liquid laundry packets children poisoning

Safe Kids Worldwide, Tide, and Gain are helping raise awareness about poisoning prevention and ensuring kids stay safe around liquid laundry packets

Azito commences first operational CCGT power plant

Azito Energie SA has started the commercial start-up of Phase 3 of its 430 MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) Power Plant in Abidjan. 

Brings you an International Plastics Exhibition

The first edition of PLASTICS VIETNAM, co organised by VIETNAM PLASTICS ASSOCIATION will be held IN Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC)  , Ho Chi Minh City  on July 23, 24 & 25, 2015.

Nine international pavilions join Philbeauty 2015

THE Philippines' one and only beauty trade show, Philbeauty 2015, is set to showcase more current and upcoming international trends with the participation of nine country/region pavilions.

Face to Face with China’s Mask Industry

IN A GLOBAL world of skin care where possibilities are still far from exhausted, the Asian market for facial masks is already innovatively miles ahead of its Western counterpart, brimming with products that whiten, tighten, replenish, and repair in a dizzying array of technologies. What follows is a brief summary of the facial mask in its current state, drawn predominantly from examples particular to the Chinese cosmetics industry, where the mask has evolved in recent years into one of the mo