U.S.-UAE trade grows 8.5% to record US$26.9B in 2013

UAE remained top export destination of the U.S. in Mena region for the 5th consecutive year in 2013 while the total trade rose by 8.5% last year.

Versalis and Elevance partner in green innovations

The two companies signed an agreement to jointly develop a new metathesis technology to produce bio-chemicals from vegetable oils.

Mitsui Chemicals to build world's first large scale XDI plant

The production facility, which will produce 5,000 tonnes annually of XDI is targeted to start commercial operation in October 2015.

Premiere Fibers and Rhodia Solvay Group to produce smart yarn

The two companies to jointly launch Emana?, a PA-based smart yarn

IDF/ISO endorse expanded Kjeldahl method

Protein measurement standard expanded for greater consumer protection and harmonized trade

New alignment tools reduce set-up, installation

Latest ATM-Series flange alignment tools from Enerpac offer improved safety and speed

Next-generation green solutions from Clariant

Clariant uncovers natural additions to its ‘Secret Code of Beauty’ at Hall A4 Booth #4F20 of in-cosmetics 2014 in Hamburg from April 1-3

Measuring brain activity in preemies

JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments, has published a procedure to identify newborns and children at-risk for developmental problems, especially those born prematurely

Ma'aden signs US$3.7B EPC deals for phosphate project

Ma'aden signed five engineering and procurement contracts (EPCs) worth $3.7 billion.

German machine tool industry to rise again in 2014

German machine tool sector is expecting order bookings to rise by 10% in 2014.

IMTS 2014 now open for registration

Registration is open for the 30th edition of IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show.

First metal 3D bicycle frame manufactured by Renishaw

Renishaw collaborated with British bicycle design company to create first 3D printed metal bike frame.